This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for release in 2021.
Contents
- 2021
- January–March
- April–June
- July–September
- October–December
- Unknown release dates
- See also
- References
- External links
This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for release in 2021.
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A N U A R Y | 1 | Day of Destiny | Akay Mason Abosi Ogba | Olumide Oworu Denola Grey | Sci-fi adventure | The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests. | [1] |
| The Miracle Centre | Niyi Towolawi | Odunalade Adekola | Situation comedy | Comically examines the problems of Nigeria's educational system. | [2] | ||
| 22 | Tanwa Savage | Geshin Salvador | Segun Arinze | Comedy drama | [3] | ||
| The Cleanser | James Abinibi | Kehinde Bankole | Thriller | [4] | |||
| 29 | Sanitation Day | Seyi Babatope | Blossom Chukwujekwu Elozonam | Comedy thriller | [5] | ||
| F E B R U A R Y | 14 | Namaste Wahala | Hamisha Daryani Ahuja | Ini Dima-Okojie | Romantic comedy | [6] | |
| 12 | Still Falling | Karachi Atiya and Dimbo Atiya | Daniel Etim Effiong Liz Ameye | Romantic drama | [7] | ||
| Fine Wine | Seyi Babatope | Richard Mofe Damijo Ego Nwosu | Romantic comedy | [8] | |||
| M A R C H | 12 | Ponzi | Kayode Kasum | Timini Egbuson Jide Kosoko | Comedy | Based on victims of the 2016 Ponzi scheme, MMM | [9] |
| Under the Carpet | Tope Alake | Iyabo Ojo Femi Jacobs. | Romantic drama | ||||
| Eagle Wings | Paul Apel Papel | Femi Jacobs Enyinna Nwigwe Yakubu Mohammed Uzee Usman | War film | Based on true events | [10] | ||
| 19 | Mamba's Diamond | Seyi Babatope | Osas Ighodaro Uchemba Williams Nse Ikpe-Etim | Action comedy | Production debut for Williams Uchemba | [11] | |
| La Femme Anjola | Mildred Okwo | Nonso Bassey Joke Silva Femi Jacobs | Psychological Thriller | [12] | |||
| The Razz Guy | Udoka Onyeka | Nancy Isime Broda Shaggi | Comedy | Lead debut for Lasisi Elenu | [13] | ||
| 26 | The Therapist | Kayode Kasum | Rita Dominic Toyin Abraham | [9] | |||
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P R I L | 2 | Prophetess | Niyi Akinmolayan | Toyin Abraham | Comedy | [14] | |
| 16 | Breaded Life | Biodun Stephen | Timini Egbuson Bimbo Ademoye Tina Mba Jide Kosoko | Romantic comedy | |||
| 23 | Eyimofe | Ari and Chuko Esiri | Jude Akuwudike Temi Ami-Williams Cynthia Ebijie | ||||
| 30 | The Wait | Yemi Morafa | Nse Ikpe Etim Deyemi Okanlawon Jimmy Odukoya Chimezie Imo | Faith based | |||
| Suga Suga | Richard Omos | Taiwo Obileye | Comedy | G-Worldwide debut production | |||
| M A Y | 14 | Mimi | Samuel ‘’Bigsam’’ Olatunji | Ali Baba Toyin Abraham Prince Jide Kosoko | [16] | ||
| 18 | Lockdown | Moses Inwang | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Nobert Young | Psychological thriller | Co-produced by Sneeze Films, FilmOne and CEM media group. | [17] | |
| J U N E | 11 | My Village People | Niyi Akinmolayan | Bovi Ugboma | Comedy | Co-produced by Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures | [18] |
| 12 | The New Patriots | Terry Ayebo | Akin Lewis Taiwo Ibikunle Lateef Adedimeji | Political thriller | Selected for 4 film festivals | [19] | |
| Badamasi | Obi Emelonye | Enyinna Nwigwe Sani Danja | Biopic | Biopic of Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian head of state | [20] | ||
| 16 | Dwindle | Kayode Kasum Dare Olaitan | Funke Akindele-Bello Uzor Arukwe | Comedy | Produced by Mimi Bartels | [21] | |
| 18 | Ayinla | Tunde Kelani | Lateef Adedimeji Bimbo Ademoye | Musical Biopic | Based on the life and times of Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura. | [22] | |
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J U L Y | 2 | Devil In Agbada | Umanu Elijah | Erica Nlewedim Linda Osifo | Action | [23] | |
| 9 | Gone | Daniel Ademinokan | Sam Dede Gabriel Afolayan Bimbo Manuel | [24] | |||
| A U G U S T | 20 | Loving Rona | Luke Aire Oyovbaire | Meg Otanwa Jeffbankz Nweke | Romance | [25] | |
| S E P T E M B E | 10 | The Ghost and the Tout Too | Michael 'Ama Psalmist' Akinrogunde | Mercy Johnson-Okojie Iyabo Ojo Odunlade Adekola | Dramatic comedy | [26] | |
| Love Castle | Desmond Eliott | Kehinde Bankole Jide Kosoko | [27] | ||||
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O C T O B E R | 15 | Charge and Bail | Uyoyou Adia | Zainab Balogun Elozonam Ogbolu Eso Dike | Comedy drama | By Inkblot productions | [28] [29] |
| 29 | Progressive Tailors Club | Biodun Stephen | Femi Adebayo Salami Jaiye Kuti Uzor Arukwe | Political satire | By Anthill Studios | [30] | |
| N O V E M B E R | TBA | Cordelia | Tunde Kelani | Based on a novel of the same name by Femi Osofisan | [31] | ||
| 26 | Soólè | Kayode Kasum | Sola Sobowale Adedimeji Lateef Femi Jacob Adunni Ade Shawn Faqua | Comedy drama | Production debut for Adunni Ade | [32] | |
| D E C E M B E R | 16 | A Naija Christmas | Kunle Afolayan | Rachel Oniga Abayomi Alvin Kunle Remi | Romantic Comedy | First Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix | [33] |
| 17 | Aki and Pawpaw | Chinedu Ikedieze Osita Iheme Amaechi Muonagor Toyin Abraham Chioma Okafor | Remake of the 2002 film, Aki Na Ukwa | [34] | |||
| 24 | Christmas in Miami | Robert Peters | AY Makun Richard Mofe-Damijo Osita Iheme John Amos. | Comedy | Fourth film in AY Makun's Akpos series after 30 Days in Atlanta , A Trip to Jamaica and 10 Days in Suncity | [35] | |
| 29 | Superstar | Akhigbe Illozhobie | Nancy Isime Deyemi Okanlawon Timini Egbuson Daniel Etim Effiong | Romantic comedy | By Inkblot productions | [28] [36] | |
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