List of Nigerian films of 2006

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This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2006.

Films

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef
2006
30 Days Mildred Okwo Genevieve Nnaji

Joke Silva

Segun Arinze

Action / thrillerThis film received 10 nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Edit, Best Costumes and Best Sound. [1]
Abeni This film received 11 nominations and won three awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Cinematography and Best Sound. [2]
Games Men Play Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Kate Henshaw-Nuttal

Ini Edo

Chioma Chukwuka

Chinedu Ikedieze

Kalu Ikeagwu

Jim Iyke

[3]
Girls Cot 1-3. 2006Afam OkerekeGenevieve Nnaji

Rita Dominic

Ini Edo

Uche Jombo

Shot in English

Released on DVD by Simony/Sanga

[4]
MankoAlhaji Sagir MohammedYahaya Alfa

Abdullahi Mohamed Bida

John Gana Muwo

Jibrin Yinkagi

Nupe Language film [4]
Mr LecturerPrince Emeka Ani Nkem Owoh

Sam Loco Efe

Stella Ikwuegbu

Chidinma Aneke

Shot in English and Pidgin.

Released on VCD by Konia Concepts

[4]
Night in the Philippines 1 and 2 Zeb Ejiro Desmond Elliot

Ibinabo Fiberesima

Marie Eboka

Ufoma Ejenobor

Shot in English Language

Released on VCD by Zeb Ejiro Pro ductions/Movieland Network

Contents

[4]
Sitanda Izu Ojukwu Stephanie Okereke Adventure / drama
The Amazing Grace Jeta Amata Joke Silva

Nick Moran

Scott Cleverdon

This film received 11 nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007. [2]
The Narrow Path Tunde Kelani Sola Asedeko

Seyi Fasuyi

Eniola Olaniyan

Ayo Badmus

Shot in Yoruba Language. Released in Nigeria and Benin Republic by Mainframe [4]
This Is Nollywood Robert Caputo, Franco SacchiBond EmeruwaDocumentaryAbout the Nollywood industry

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References

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  3. Review at The AFRican Lifestyle Magazine
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