This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2022.
This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2022.
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A N U A R Y | 1 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | John Demps | Funke Akindele-Bello | Comedy | Released on Netflix | [1] |
| 7 | Over Her Dead Body | Sola Osofisan | Nse Ikpe Etim Binta Ayo Mogaji Uche Mac-Auley Patrick ‘Rico Swavey’ Fakoya Gregory Ojefua | Comedy drama | [2] [3] | ||
| 21 | Juju Stories | C.J. ObasiAbba Makama Michael Omonua | Paul Utomi Michael Ejoor | A three-part anthology film First premiered at the 2021 edition of the Locarno Film Festival Contents | [4] [5] | ||
| 28 | Dinner At My Place | Kevin Apaa | Timini Egbuson | Romantic comedy | [3] | ||
| F E B R U A R Y | 2 | Head Over Bills | Dabby Chimere | Shaffy Bello Racheal Okonkwo Mofe Duncan | Romantic drama | [6] | |
| M A R C H | |||||||
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P R I L | 8 | King of Thieves (Ogundabede) | Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami | Toyin Abraham Femi Adebayo Salami Odunlade Adekola Ibrahim Chatta Adedimeji Lateef | Drama | Epic about mythical Yoruba character Odu Ogunda Ogbe also known as Ogundabede | [7] |
| 15 | The Blood Covenant | Fiyin Gambo | Tobi Bakre Shawn Faqua Uzor Arukwe Erica Nlewedim Alexx Ekubo | Coproduction between FilmOne and Inkblot Productions | [8] | ||
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| J U N E | |||||||
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J U L Y | 22 | Tiger's Tail | Uyoyou Adia | Alexx Ekubo Natacha AkideAkintoba Adeoluwa | [9] | ||
| 29 | Hey You | Uyoyou Adia | Timini EgbusonEfe Irele Rotimi Salami Tope Olowoniyan | Romantic comedy | Produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi | [10] [9] | |
| A U G U S T | 5 | Sista | Biodun Stephen | Kehinde Bankole Bisola Aiyeola Deyemi Okanlawon | [9] | ||
| The Set Up 2 | Naz Onuzo | Adesua EtomiNancy Isime Kehinde Bankole | |||||
| S E P T E M B E | |||||||
| Anikulapo | Kunle Afolayan | ||||||
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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Sola Sobowale is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, film director and film producer. Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria's popular television drama series Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter.
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.
Adetola Abdullateef Adedimeji is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker. He gained popularity with his first major role in Yewande Adekoya's 2013 movie titled Kudi Klepto and has acted in over 100 Nigerian movies since he began acting 15 years ago. He is currently a brand ambassador for Airtel and Numatville Megacity.
Steve Gukas is a Nollywood filmmaker, director and producer who believes that films should be used to address the ills of the society.
Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner also known as Fate of Alakada is a 2020 Nigerian action comedy film written by Moshood Yakubu Olawale and Ozioma Ogbaji, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Mercy Eke and Broda Shaggi in the lead roles. This was the fifth film in the Alakada franchise and it was also the sequel to the 2017 comedy film Alakada Reloaded. The film is based on poking fun at social media fakeness and the current Nigerian pop culture. The film had its theatrical release on 1 October 2020 coinciding with the Independence Day of Nigeria and opened to extremely positive reviews. It also became a box office success and also eventually became the highest grossing Nigerian film of 2020.
Kayode Kasum is a Nigerian movie director and producer.
Juju Stories is a three-part anthology film exploring juju (magical) stories rooted in Nigerian folklore and urban legend, written and directed by C.J. Obasi, Abba Makama and Michael Omonua. The film features three stories: "Love Potion" by Omonua, "YAM" by Makama, and "Suffer The Witch" by Obasi. It is scheduled for theatrical release in Nigeria on 21 January 2022.
13 Letters is a 2019 Nigerian romantic drama film written by Pearl Agwu and directed by Kayode Peters. It stars the Gulder Ultimate Search winner, Kunle Remi, BBNaija's Teddy A, Mofe Duncan, Bimbo Ademoye, Bolanle Ninolowo, Amanda Dara, Adedamola Adewole Ariyike Dimples and Chris Iheuwa.
A Simple Lie is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedic film. It was co-produced by Biodun Stephen and David Wade production. The film came four months after her commitment with Anthill Studio's progressive Tailor's Club, and it stars Bisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri.
Catch.er is a 2018 Nollywood whodunit film directed by Walter Banger Taylaur. The criminal investigative film stars OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Tope Tedela
Hey You is a 2022 Nigerian romantic comedy film written and directed by Uyoyou Adia and produced by Victoria Akujobi under the Anthill Production Studio. The film stars Temitope Olowoniyan, Rotimi Salami, Miriam Peters and Seyi Awolowo.
The Wildflower is a 2022 Nigerian film produced by Vincent Okonkwo and directed by Biodun Stephen under the distribution company of Film One Entertainment. The movie unveils the different domestic abuses faced by women in the society. It stars Toyin Abraham, Deyemi Okanlawon, Etinosa Idemudia, Nosa Rex and Zubby Michael.
Joba is a 2019 Nollywood faith based movie produced and directed by Biodun Stephen. It is an emotional movie that is based on love, strength and the existence of God. The film stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Enado Odigie, Chris Ihuewa, Ronke Ojo, and Christine Osifuye.
Dead Expensive is a 2021 Nigeria comedic movie produced by Isioma Muller and directed by Aniedi Awah Noba The movie that challenges the archaic practices of the Africans on celebrating the dead over the living stars Sola Sobowale, Charles Inojie and Ime Bishop
The Ghost and the Tout Too is a 2021 film directed by Michael Akinrogunde and is a sequel to 2018 film "The Ghost and the Tout" directed by Charles Uwagbai. The film features Toyin Abraham who plays lead but stars alongside notable veteran actors including Patience Ozokwo, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Odunlade Adekola, Ini Edo, Ali Nuhu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Osas Ighodaro.
Abba T. Makama is a Nigerian writer, director, visual artist and producer. He is known for directing Green White Green and The Lost Okoroshi. He is the founder and the creative director of Osiris Film and Entertainment. His films focus on telling Nigerian stories to a global audience and illustrate how connected and similar the world is regardless of national boundaries. His work is largely inspired by dreams and Jung's theory of the collective unconscious. His work also explores theme of classism, spirituality, tradition and in genres such as comedy, drama, mockumentary, satire and magical realism.
Nengi Adoki is a Nigerian actress. She is known for her roles in Nollywood films such as Juju Stories and Chatroom, and web series such as The Men's Club. She was named one of the Top Nollywood actors in 2021, and is an activist for women's issues and police brutality in Nigeria.
Genoveva Kenechukwu Umeh is a British–Nigerian actress. She won the Best Supporting Actress award at The AMVCA in 2024 for her role in the Prime Video Original, Breath of Life. She was nominated for the Best Actress in a drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2022 for her role in A Tune Away. She also received critical acclaim for her roles in Nigerian's first Netflix original crime thriller series Blood Sisters and young adult series Far From Home. One of her major film roles include One Lagos Night (2019). She also leads as Shindara in Episode 4 of Showmax's Original drama series Crime and Justice Lagos (2022). In 2024, she won the best supporting actress at the 2024 AMVCA for her role in Breath of Life (2023).
Yahoo+ is a 2022 Nigerian crime film directed by Ebuka Njoku and co-produced by Lorenzo Menakaya. It stars Ken Erics, Ifeoma Obinwa,Somadina Adinma, Lorenzo Menakaya, and Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe. It was released in July 2022.
