- 2025 is here, and it's another time to enjoy unending cinematic releases from Nollywood
- From Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi: A King is Born to Timini Egbuson’s Reel Love, 2025 offers an exciting ride
- TheRadar spotlighted five anticipated Nollywood titles you should not miss this year
In 2024, movie enthusiasts were treated to an impressive buffet of cinematic delights, ranging from the record-breaking phenomenon Everybody Loves Jenifa to the captivating plot of Femi Adebayo in Seven Doors.
As audiences reveled in these blockbuster hits, the anticipation for what 2025 might bring brews—will it surpass the remarkable offerings of the previous year?
Following this, TheRadar curated a list of six highly anticipated Nollywood titles set to drop in 2025. Among the array of titles that are either hitting the cinemas or streaming platforms, these titles are what you shouldn't miss out on watching.
5 anticipated Nollywood films to watch in 2025
- Lisabi: A Legend is Born
Following the release of the first part of his biopic film Lisabi: The Uprising, Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has finally released the second part of the epic film Lisabi: A Legend is Born.
The new film is currently showing on Netflix. It explores the escapades of a historic Egba warrior and is the first-ever traditional film by the Nollywood actor.
- Reel Love
Taking his first-ever cinema attempt, Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson, known for his lover role, brings Reel Love. The Romance Comedy film is set to hit the cinemas on Valentine's Day on February 14, 2025.
Aside from Timini, who plays lead, Reel Love features appearances from Bimbo Ademoye, Funke Akindele, and Efa Iwara amongst others.
- King Of Boys Sequel
King of Boys is a popular Nollywood franchise by ace Nollywood director Kemi Adetiba. In a recent post, the director who had directed parts one and two, disclosed plans to bring back the sequel of the film. It is one anticipated title to look out for in 2025. The official date is yet to be announced.
- Summer Rain
Summer Rain is a new title from the Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola. The Romance Comedy title features a lovey-dovey romance between Bolaji and Etim Effiong as leads.
Summer Rain will be available in cinemas across Nigeria starting on February 7, 2025. It also features Genoveva Umeh, Lateef Adedimeji, Tina Mba and Femi Branch. It is directed by Adenike Adebayo-Esho.
- Owambe Thieves
As a follow-up to her blockbuster first cinema baby Beasts of Two Worlds, Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao had geared anticipation for her upcoming film Owambe Thieves.
The film is scheduled to hit cinemas during the Easter period and will be the second cinema project of the actress. It is a film in partnership with Film One Production and Lighthouse Pictures. It is directed by the ace director Adeoluwa Owu.
10 exciting Nollywood titles to watch in October
Earlier, TheRadar asked if viewers had recovered from the back-to-back titles Nollywood has churned out so far as October brought even more.
Exploring Rom-coms to thrillers, dramas, comedy, horror, and more, October in Nollywood kept viewers at the edge of their seats.
From Clarence Peters’ Inside Life to Omoni Oboli’s Wives on Strike,TheRadar compiled a list of 10 Nollywood titles in October as it counts down to help viewers relax, learn and unwind.
