This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2014.
Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes |
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Being Mrs Elliot | Omoni Oboli | Majid Michel Omoni Oboli Sylvia Oluchy Ayo Makun | Romantic comedy | [1] It had its world premiere on 30 August 2014 at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos and was released theatrically across Nigeria on 5 September. [2] [3] |
Render to Caesar | Desmond Ovbiagele Onyekachi Ejim | Gbenga Akinnagbe Omoni Oboli Wale Ojo Bimbo Manuel Dede Mabiaku Kalu Ikeagwu | Crime drama | |
Tunnel | Stanlee Ohikhuare | Nse Ikpe Etim Femi Jacobs Waje | Drama | |
Iyore | Frank Rajah Arase | Rita Dominic Bukky Wright Joseph Benjamin | Drama | 10 nominations at 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards |
Make a Move | Niyi Akinmolayan | Ivie Okujaye Tina Mba Beverly Naya Wale Adebayo | Dance / musical | |
Knocking on Heaven's Door | Desmond Elliot | Majid Michel Adesuwa Etomi Blossom Chukwujekwu Ini Edo | Romantic drama / musical | |
October 1 | Kunle Afolayan | Sadiq Daba Kehinde Bankole David Baile Deola Sagoe | Dark psychological thriller | |
Brother's Keeper | Ikechukwu Onyeka | Majid Michel Omoni Oboli Beverly Naya Barbara Soky | Thriller | Nominations at 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards |
Dry | Stephanie Okereke | Stephanie Okereke Liz Benson William McNamara Darwin Shaw | Drama | |
30 Days in Atlanta | Robert Peters | Ayo Makun Vivica A. Fox Lynn Whitfield Karlie Redd | Comedy | [4] |
When Love Happens | Seyi Babatope |
| Romantic comedy | |
A Place in the Stars | Steve Gukas |
| Thriller | |
Champagne | Emem Isong |
| Romantic thriller | [5] |
Anchor Baby is a Nigerian thriller drama film written, directed and produced by Lonzo Nzekwe and starring Omoni Oboli, Sam Sarpong and Terri Oliver. At the 2010 Harlem International Film Festival in New York, the film won the award for Best Film and Omoni Oboli, the protagonist of the film, was awarded the Best Actress award. The film received two nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Omoni Oboli is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), Anchor Baby (2010), Fatal Imagination, Being Mrs Elliott, The First Lady and Wives on Strike (2016). In 2018, she starred and directed the comedy film, Moms at War.
Brother's Keeper is a 2014 Nigerian thriller drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, and starring Majid Michel, Omoni Oboli, Beverly Naya and Barbara Soky.
Guilty Pleasures is a 2009 Nigerian drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and Daniel Ademinokan, starring Ramsey Nouah, Majid Michel and Nse Ikpe Etim. It was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Ngozi Sylvia Oluchi Ezeokafor, known professionally as Sylvya Oluchy, is a Nigerian actress, writer, producer and filmmaker. She won the Most Promising Act of the Year award in the Best of Nollywood Awards. She won the Rising Star award in the Nollywood Movies Awards.
Render to Caesar is a 2014 Nigerian crime thriller film written and produced by Desmond Ovbiagele, directed by Desmond Ovbiagele and Onyekachi Ejim. It stars Wale Ojo, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Manuel with Special appearances from Kehinde Bankole and Femi Jacobs. The film was initially slated to be released in the second quarter of 2013 but was pushed back due to delayed post production; it was however released on 28 March 2014. The film which was supported by Microsoft, Trace and FCMB tells the story of two friends who return from abroad to join the Nigeria Police Force, only to be faced with an impossible mystery case involving a criminal, Caesar who has been terrorising the city of Lagos for quite sometime.
Ayodeji Richard Makun,
Feathered Dreams is a 2012 Nigerian-Ukrainian drama film, directed by Andrew Rozhen, who also stars in the film with Omoni Oboli. The film which is the first collaboration between Nigeria and Ukraine tells the story of a young Nigerian medical student in Ukraine, Sade who dreams of becoming a singer, but she's faced with several difficulties associated with being a foreigner. Feathered Dreams is also the first Ukrainian English-language feature film.
The 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards is scheduled to hold at Stafford Center on October 25. The event will be hosted by comedian, Julius Agwu.
Being Mrs Elliot is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film, co-produced and directed by Omoni Oboli. It stars Majid Michel, Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, Sylvia Oluchy and Seun Akindele. It premiered at Nollywood Film Festival in Paris on 5 June 2014. It received 6 nominations at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards and was also nominated in 9 categories at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards taking place in October.
Uru Eke is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She is known for her producing debut Remember Me, her role as Obi in Ndani TV's popular web series Rumour Has It, Last Flight to Abuja, Africa Magic's Drama series Baby Drama and her second film as a producer, For Old Times' Sake. The actress, who was an IT professional before joining Nollywood, still shares her time between the Entertainment industry and the Tech world.
Lunch Time Heroes is a 2015 Nigerian family comedy film directed by Seyi Babatope, and starring: Dakore Akande, Omoni Oboli, Diana Yekinni, Tina Mba and Tope Tedela.
As Crazy as it Gets is a 2015 Nigerian romantic comedy road film directed by Shittu Taiwo and starring Omoni Oboli and Chuks Chyke in lead roles.
The Duplex is a 2015 Nigerian supernatural thriller film produced by Emma Isikaku and directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka. It stars Omoni Oboli, Mike Ezuruonye, Uru Eke and Anthony Monjaro.
Code of Silence is a 2015 Nigerian drama film directed by Emem Isong and written by Bola Aduwo. The film was produced by the Royal Arts Academy in collaboration with Nollywood Workshop. It stars Makida Moka in the lead role of Adanma, Patience Ozokwor, Ini Edo and Omoni Oboli. It is notable for its powerful stance against rape in Nigeria and addresses issues facing rape victims in the country.
Okafor's Law is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film written, directed and produced by Omoni Oboli. The film stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Omoni Oboli, Toyin Aimakhu, Gabriel Afolayan, Ufuoma McDermott, Richard Mofe Damijo, Tina Mba, Kemi Lala Akindoju and Ken Erics.
Wives on Strike is a 2016 Nigerian film produced and directed by Omoni Oboli and starring Uche Jombo, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma McDermott and Kehinde Bankole. As of September 2024, the film ranks as the 46th highest grossing Nigerian film in Nigerian cinemas.
Love Is War is a 2019 Nigerian political drama film directed by Omoni Oboli and written by Chinaza Onuzo. It stars Oboli, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Jide Kosoko, Akin Lewis, Bimbo Manuel, Toke Makinwa, Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Uzo Osimkpa, Yemi Blaq, Damilare Kuku and William Benson. Produced by Inkblot Productions and Dioni Visions, Love Is War is the second collaboration between the two production companies following 2018's Moms at War. The film is centered around a married couple who run against each other for governor in the same state.
Paul Sambo is a Nigerian Kannywood and Nollywood actor and Filmmaker.
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 is a 2024 Nigerian film which forms a sequel to Wives on Strike: The Revolution and Wives on Strike, directed and co-produced by Omoni Oboli. The film stars Omoni Oboli, Chioma Chukwuka, Uche Jombo, Ufuoma McDermott, Hilda Dokubo in lead characters.