This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2018.
This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2018.
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Studio | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A N U A R Y | 3 | The Vendor | Odunlade Adekola | Odunlade Adekola Adunni Ade Jide Kosoko Eniola Ajao | Drama film | ||
| 4 | Ehi's Bitters | Biodun Stephen | Fathia Balogun Deyemi Okanlawon Enado Odigie Debby Felix | Drama film | ShutterSpeed Projects | ||
| F E B R U A R Y | 12 | King of Boys | Kemi Adetiba | Adesua Etomi Omoni Oboli Jide Kosoko Sola Sobowale Osas Ighodaro | Romantic Drama | Kemi Adetiba Virtuals | |
| M A R C H | 23 | New Money | Tope Oshin Ogun | Kate Henshaw Dakore Akande Jemima Osunde Blossom Chukwujekwu Osas Ighodaro | Comedy Drama film | Inkblot Productions FilmOne | |
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Studio | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P R I L | 24 | Lionheart | Genevieve Nnaji | Genevieve Nnaji Nkem Owoh Pete Edochie Kanayo O. Kanayo | Drama | Netflix MPM Premium | |
| J U N E | 15 | Boss of All Bosses | Ike Nnaebue | Patience Ozokwor Adunni Ade Akpororo Bishop Imeh | Comedy | ||
| M A Y | 11 | Ghost and the Tout | Charles Uwagbai | Toyin Abraham Rachael Okonkwo Lasisi Elenu Omowunmi Dada | Ghost | ||
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Studio | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S E P T E M B E R | 14 | What Just Happened | Charles Uwagbai | Ufuoma McDermott Omoni Oboli Toyin Abraham Mike Ezuruonye | Comedy | The USM Company | [1] [2] |
| 21 | Sylvia (2018 film) | Daniel Orhiari | Chris Attoh Zainab Balogun Ini Dima-Okojie Ijeoma Grace Agu Bolaji Ogunmola | Thriller drama film | Trino Motion Pictures | [3] [4] | |
| N O V E M B E R | 24 | Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons | Toka Mcbaror | Ayo Makun Folarin Falana Ramsey Nouah Osas Ighodaro Lilian Esoro | Romantic comedy | ||
| D E C E M B E R | 14 | Chief Daddy | Niyi Akinmolayan | Joke Silva | Comedy Drama | Ebony Life Films | |
| 15 | Up North | Tope Oshin Ogun | Rahama Sadau Kanayo O. Kanayo Adesua Etomi Banky Wellington | Romantic drama film | Anakle Films | ||
Ramsey Nouah is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie The Figurine. He made his directorial debut with the film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story which is a remake of Rattlesnake (1995).
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer and politician. Akindele starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. for her role in Jenifa, which brought her into fame. Akindele reprised the role in a 2015 television series adaption titled Jenifa's Diary, for which she was named the Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 and 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Akindele won the same award in 2020 and 2022, making it her fifth win for the Best Actress in a Comedy category. Akindele is the most nominated actress/filmmaker at the AMVCA and currently owns six wins which makes her the actress with most wins. She is the second director to gross over a billion naira at the Nigeria box office and currently the Highest grossing Nigerian Director in Nigerian Box Office with a total Gross of over ₦2.9 billion.
Nkiruka 'Kiki' Omeili is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Lovette in the TV series Lekki Wives. She is also known for her role as Blessing in the 2015 crime caper, Gbomo Gbomo Express alongside Gideon Okeke.
Judith Emike Audu-Foght, professionally known as Judith Audu, is a Nigerian film and television producer, director, casting director, actress, presenter, model and blogger. She is widely known for her movie production credits which include Just Not Married, The Family and The Sessions. In 2019, she was listed among the YNAIJA 100 most Influential Nigerians in Film.
Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington, professionally known as Adesua Etomi is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. In 2014, she starred in her first feature film Knocking On Heaven's Door. She won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the 2015 romantic drama film Falling.
Deyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian film, television, theatre and voice actor. He is best known for his roles in Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Blood Sisters and King of Boys: The Return of the King. He has been listed as the highest grossing Nollywood actor of 2020 and 2021.
Tope Oshin is a Nigerian television and film director, producer and casting director, listed as one of the most influential Nigerians in film in 2019. In 2015 Pulse magazine named her as one of "9 Nigerian female movie directors you should know" in the Nollywood film industry. and in March 2018, in commemoration of the Women's History Month, Tope was celebrated by OkayAfrica as one of the Okay100 Women. The interactive campaign celebrates extraordinary women from Africa and the diaspora making waves across a wide array of industries, while driving positive impact in their communities and the world at large.
Ini Dima-Okojie is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her career with the first television appearance on Taste of Love and she has featured on many films including the multicultural romcom, Namaste Wahala in 2021 and the Netflix Nigerian original thriller, Blood Sisters in 2022.
Boss of All Bosses is a Nigerian family-friendly comedy about the rivalry between two executives; Tony and Samuel, who would stop at nothing for the title of being the top boss. Released on June 15, the movie stars Akpororo, Nedu Wazobia fm, Mama G, Okon Lagos, Senator, Emeka Kachikwu, Adunni Ade, Sani Danja, Eniola Badmus and Babatunde Charles.
Sharon Ooja Egwurube is a Nigerian actress. She came into the limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit.
Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. She was also cast in the 2017 Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film, Sade.
Chukwunonso Anozuma Bassey Iwuchukwu, popularly known as Nonzo Bassey, and formerly known as Nonso Bassey, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor and model. He was among the top 8 finalists in the maiden edition of The Voice Nigeria and was signed to Universal Music Group Nigeria. He is also a cast member on Africa Magic TV's telenovela, Battleground. Prior to August 2022, he went by the stage name Nonso Bassey.
Lorenzo Menakaya is a Nigerian on-air personality, actor, event host, filmmaker and singer. He received nominations for On-Air Personality (OAP) of the year at The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2011 and 2012; and he won the award of Outstanding Radio Presenter at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards 2016. He also hosted the Africa Movie Academy Awards, 2019.
Daniel Etim Effiong, also Daniel Etim-Effiong is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and film director.
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story also known as The Armadas is a 2020 Nigerian thriller action film executive produced by Charles Okpaleke and directed by Ramsey Nouah. It is the official remake of the 1995 Nigerian classic action thriller film Rattlesnake which was directed by Amaka Igwe. The film stars Stan Nze, Chiwetalu Agu, Osas Ighodaro, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ayo Makun in the lead roles. It had its theatrical release on 13 November 2020. It received mixed reviews from critics and ranked 24th overall on the list of highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time at the end of its theatrical run. It is regarded as one of the best Nigerian films of 2020.
Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, television presenter, entrepreneur and producer.
