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This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2002.
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This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2002.
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref | |
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| 2002 | ||||||
| Aki na Ukwa | Amayo Uzo Philips | Osita Iheme Frances Nsonwu Ikoroha | Comedy | First Aki and Pawpaw collaboration | ||
| Formidable Force | Teco Benson | Hanks Anuku Ernest Asuzu George Davidson | Action Thriller | Shot in English Language Released on VCD by Reemmy Jes | [3] | |
| Okada Man | Tchidi Chikere | Nkem Owoh David Ihesie | Drama | Shot in English Language and Pidgin Released on VCD by Sunny Collins/Great Movies | [3] | |
| The Last Vote | Andy Amenechi | Sam Dede Acho Ugenyi | Released on VHS | [3] | ||
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