- From jaw-dropping titles to emotional rollercoasters, it has been a phenomenal year for Nollywood
- 2024 saw numerous titles that pushed the industry beyond the shores of Nigeria
- To wrap the year, TheRadar ranked its 10 best Nollywood titles of 2024
Unending Nollywood titles dropped in the year 2024—from genre-bending to attention grabbing, the Nigerian film industry served delicious film dishes.
It cannot be denied that so far, the Nollywood industry has portrayed growth over the years. From its cinematography to many other elements, the competition gets fiercer.
In the face of 2024 back-to-back roll out of highly anticipated titles, some films proved their relevance in terms of storyline, relatability, cinematic appeal and overall attention to detail.
TheRadar on its ranking series curated the 10 best Nollywood films of 2024.
- Number 10— Ajakaju: Beasts of Two Worlds — Eniola Ajao
For a first-time producer, Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao came prepared. Her epic movie Ajakaju: Beasts of Two Worlds stood out greatly with its storyline. It is one with unexpected events. It is jaw-dropping and offers a breath of fresh air as far as epic movies are concerned.
- Number 9— What About Us? — Kayode Kasum
What About Us? produced by Emmanuel Iren and directed by Kayode Kasum makes our number 9 spot. For its storyline and direction, the movie stands out as one of the notable faith-based titles of 2024.
The movie explores the complexities of a couple’s relationship and unfolds important lessons that can either make or mar a relationship.
- Number 8— Farmer’s Bride — Takeshi Koga
The Farmer's Bride movie written by Jack’Kenneth Opukeme of Adire, is a tragic love story. Two lovers find themselves rebuilding the pieces of their lives on a farm. Starring Tobi Bakre and Gbubemi Ejeye, it takes you on an emotional journey of love and drama.
- Number 7— Queen Lateefah — Adeoluwa Owu
With the rampant ‘fake it until you make it’ personalities in today's world. Queen Lateefah explores the common from a captivating angle. The movie directed by ace director Adeoluwa Owu is pregnant with unending lessons. It follows the life of a 30-year-old Lateefah Adeleke (Wunmi Toriola) who finds every means to claim what she is not. The boomerang of her ‘fake life’ takes her on an emotional yet relatable journey of love and change. The film also made an impressive first-weekend grossing record of N57 million.
- Number 6— Muri and Ko — Biodun Stephen
Ace director Biodun Stephen delivered Muri and Ko, different from her usual Romantic comedy, the family drama film shines in its unique storytelling. It captures Kunle Remi as a petty thief, who accidentally kidnaps an 8-year-old boy. The journey triggers amusing misadventures that keep you glued to your seat.
- Number 5— Kill Boro — Courage Obayuwana
Kill Boro is a Nollywood title that explores domestic violence from a unique angle. The exploration of talented new faces in the industry is another characteristic that makes the film interesting. Directed by Courage Obayuwana, Kill Boro is a must-watch.
- Number 4— House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters
Bolanle Austen-Peters showcased her culturally infused biopic story in House of Ga’a. The film follows the life of a powerful tyrant who gets power drunk. From a saviour, he became a dictator. The emphasis on its lead Bashorun Ga’a played by Femi Branch is something that makes the movie captivating.
- Number 3 — Funmilayo Ransome Kuti — Bolanle Austen-Peters
On our number three spot, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, is another Nollywood title that stood out in 2024. The epic film, which won the Best Movie of the year, grossed over N157 million at the Nigerian box office. Featuring Kehinde Bankole as its lead, it details the life of the mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Ransome Kuti.
- Number 2 — Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
Again, Femi Adebayo proved his prowess in delivering top-notch epic films. Following the footsteps of his critically acclaimed epic, Jagun Jagun, Seven Doors is yet another masterpiece by the Nollywood actor and director. The 8-episode series takes on a cultural journey of love, traditions and deities.
- Number 1 — The Weekend — Daniel Oriah
Talk of an award-winning 2024 Nollywood title, Daniel Oriah’s The Weekend is one that deserves this number one spot. From its exceptional storytelling to characters and cinematography, the independently produced film is our best Nollywood film of 2024.
TheRadar Box Office: Ranking 10 highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time
What truly makes a box office hit film? Some might say it is popularity or story or money. Regardless, some films have cracked the code. Blending relatable storytelling, unexpected plot twists, and captivating visuals, some filmmakers have been to keep their films on the lips of viewers.
From A Tribe Called Judah, Sugar Rush, The Wedding Party, and Mailaka, TheRadar curated a full list of all the Nollywood films that have risen as the Top 10 highest-grossing films of all time in descending order.
