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This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2017.
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This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2017.
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Studio | Ref. | |
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| F E B R U A R Y | 10 | The Royal Hibiscus Hotel | Ishaya Bako | Zainab Balogun Kenneth Okolie Deyemi Okanlawon Joke Silva Olu Jacobs Jide Kosoko | Comedy film | EbonyLife Films | [1] |
| 24 | American Driver | Moses Inwang | Evan King Jim Iyke Nse Ikpe Etim Ayo Makun Emma Nyra Nadia Buari | Comedy film | Sneeze Films | [2] | |
| M A R C H | 23 | Sudani from Nigeria | Zakariya | Soubin Shahir Samuel Abiola Robinson | Comedy and Drama | E4 Entertainment | [ citation needed ] |
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Studio | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P R I L | 2 | Sobi's Mystic | Biodun Stephen | Bolaji Ogunmola Kunle Remi Mofe Duncan | Romantic Drama | ShutterSpeed Projects | |
| 8 | Lotanna | Toka McBaror | Liz Benson Victor Olaotan Chris Okagbue Ama Abebrese | Drama | decor studio | [3] | |
| J U N E | 16 | Isoken | Jadesola Osiberu | Dakore Akande Joseph Benjamin Funke Akindele Marc Rhys | Romantic Drama | Silverbird Distributions Evrit Film | [4] |
| 17 | 10 Days in Sun City | Adze Ugha | Ayo Makun Adesuwa Etomi Richard Mofe-Damijo Mercy Johnson 2Baba | Comedy Drama | Silverbird Distributions | [5] | |
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Studio | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N O V E M B E R | 24 | Christmas Is Coming | Ufuoma McDermott | Chioma Chukwuka Deyemi Okanlawon Zack Orji Mary Lazarus | Romantic comedy | Silverbird Distribution Company | [6] |
| D E C E M B E R | 15 | The Wedding Party 2 | Niyi Akinmolayan | Sola Sobowale Patience Ozokwor Adesua Etomi Banky Wellington | romantic comedy-drama film | Koga Studios | [7] |
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