List of Nigerian films of 2015

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This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for theatrical release in 2015.

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2015

January–March

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreStudioRef.
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R
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16 Gone Too Far! Destiny Ekaragha OC Ukeje
Adelayo Adedayo
Shanika Warren-Markland
Malachi Kirby 		Comedy Poisson Rouge Pictures
British Film Institute
FilmOne Distribution		 [1]
30 The Department Remi Vaughn Richards Majid Michel
OC Ukeje
Desmond Elliot
Jide Kosoko
Osas Ighodaro 		Romantic thriller InkBlot Productions
Closer Pictures
FilmOne Distribution		 [1]
F
E
B
R
U
A
R
Y
6 The Green Eyed Blessing O. Oduefe Nse Ikpe Etim
Kalu Ikeagwu
Tamara Eteimo
Blossom Chukwujekwu		 Drama Poise Fendy Entertainment [2]
13 The Antique Darasen Richards
DJ Tee		 Olu Jacobs
Bimbo Akintola
Gabriel Afolayan
Ricardo Agbor
Seun Akindele		 Drama Darasen Richards Films [3]
Grey Dawn Shirley Frimpong-Manso Bimbo Manuel
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Sika Osei
Marlon Mave		 Drama Sparrow Productions [3] [4]
20 Dazzling Mirage Tunde Kelani Kemi "Lala" Akindoju
Seun Akindele
Kunle Afolayan
Carol King		 Drama Mainframe Films [5]
The Other Side Ike Nnaebue Uche Jombo
Chet Anekwe 		Drama [6]
26 Thy Will Be Done Obi Emelonye Ramsey Nouah
Mercy Johnson
Mary Njoku		 Drama The Nollywood Factory [7]
27 Still Standing Michael Uadiale Jr Jackie Appiah
Bobby Obodo		 Drama GenMeMoir [8]
M
A
R
C
H
6 The Duplex Ikechukwu Onyeka Omoni Oboli
Mike Ezuruonye
Uru Eke 		Supernatural Thriller Videofield International [9]
15 Yes I Don't Best Okoduwa Van Vicker
Judith Audu
Ireti Osayemi		 Romantic drama Dexterity Pictures [10]
20 While You Slept Desmond Elliot Ini Edo
Joseph Benjamin
Venita Akpofure 		Drama Royal Arts Academy [11]
27 Hunting 4 Hubbies Yinka IdowuMarie Gomez
Orwi Imanuel Ameh
Armour Owolabi
Ronke Ogunmakin		 Drama [12]
In the Music Chibuzor Afurobi Bryan Okwara
Beverly Naya
Omawumi Megbele
Chelsea Eze
Keira Hewatch 		Musical [13]

April–June

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef.
A
P
R
I
L
3 Friends or Foes Ejike Chinedu Obim Belinda Effah
Daniella Okeke
Dabby Chimere
Jojo Charry		 Drama [14]
17 What's Within Rukky Sanda Joseph Benjamin
Rukky Sanda
Alexx Ekubo 		Romantic comedy Rukky Sanda Productions [15]
24
Luke of Lies Emmanuel Mang Eme Alexx Ekubo
Belinda Effah
Daniella Okeke
Eddie Watson		 Romantic drama [16]
Of Bad Faith Ike Nnabue Omoni Oboli
Kalu Ikeagwu
Nsikan Isaac		 Romantic comedy Rukky Sanda Productions [15]
M
A
Y
1 The Boss is Mine Okechukwu Oku Bishop Ime Umoh
Daniella Okeke
Michael Godson		 Comedy [17]
So in Love Ike Nnabue Bryan Okwara
Belinda Effah
Lilian Esoro		 Romantic Drama [18]
3 As Crazy as It Gets Shittu Taiwo Omoni Oboli
Chucks Chyke
Tehilla Adiele		 Romantic Comedy Reel Pixel Entertainment [19]
8 The Grave Dust Ikechukwu Onyeka Ramsey Nouah
Joke Silva
Joseph Benjamin 		Drama Crown Prince Productions
B-King Movies		 [20]
Busted Life Austin Chima Ramsey Nouah
Majid Michel
Chet Anekwe 		Drama [21]
Beneath Her VeilAdeyinka OduniyiWole Ojo
Kalu Ikeagwu
Tina Mba
Moyo Lawal		 Drama Audio Visual First [22]
10 Where Does Beauty Go Abiodun Williams Clarion Chukwura
Tony Umez
Abiola Segun Williams 		Drama [23]
Night For Sex Abiodun Williams Kalu Ikeagwu
Moyo Lawal
Mary Lazarus		 Drama [24]
15 Ikogosi Toka Mcbaror Chelsea Eze
IK Ogbonna		 Romantic drama Plus 66 Studios [25]
19 Oloibiri Curtis Graham Olu Jacobs
Richard Mofe Damijo
Ivie Okujaye
Daniel K. Daniel
Chucks Chyke		 Drama [26]
29 Silver Rain Juliet Asante Joselyn Dumas
Uru Eke
Enyinna Nwigwe 		Drama [27]
J
U
N
E
5 The Guest Christian Olayinka Rita Dominic
Femi Jacobs
Somkele Iyamah
Chika Chukwu		 Drama Banner Films
The Audrey Silva Company		 [28]
A Place Called Happy Dolapo Adeleke Blossom Chukwujekwu
Kiki Omeili
Adeyemi Okanlawon		 Drama Light Screen Films [29]
12 The Perfect Man Olamide Oyelade Ikenna Obi
Diana Childs
Tara Nwachukwu		 Romantic Drama Banner Films
[30]
SuperstarTony Abulu Ayo Makun
Bryan Okwara
Toyin Aimakhu
Racheal Oniga
Jide Kosoko 		Comedy Drama [31]
26 3 is Company Ernest Obi OC Ukeje
Wole Ojo
Yvonne Jegede		 Romantic Drama Banner Films
[30]
Mummy Dearest Willis Ikedum Liz Benson
Daniel K. Daniel		 Drama Wheels Pictures [32]
Diary of The Triplets Bright Wonder Kalu Ikeagwu
Bright Wonder
Iyke Adiele
Osas Iyamu
Chucks Chyke		 Comedy Drama High Definition Film Studios [33]

July–September

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef.
J
U
L
Y
3 Miss Flawless Tissy NnachiMimi Orjiekwe
Belinda Effah
Kenneth Okolie		 Drama [34]
3 If Tomorrow Never Comes Pascal Amanfo Yvonne Nelson
Adeyemi Okanlawon		 Drama YN Productions [35]
10 Mum, Dad, Meet Sam Joseph Benjamin
Anthony Ofoegbu		 Drama [36]
17 Tempting Fate Kevin Nwankwor Ramsey Nouah Drama KevStel Group [37]
24 Affairs of the Heart Robert Peters Joseph Benjamin
Stella Damasus
Beverly Naya 		Romantic drama [38]
Heroes and Villains Shittu Taiwo Belinda Effah
Seun Akindele
Ivie Okujaye
Sylvia Oluchy 		Romantic drama Reel Pixel Films [39]
A
U
G
U
S
T
20 Romance is Overrated Belinda Yanga Bryan Okwara
Kiki Omeili
Keira Hewatch		 Romantic Drama RME Pictures [40]
21 Miss Taken Ike NnaebueSeun Akindele
Uru Eke		 Drama [41]
Last Night Andy BoyoPrince David Osei Drama [42]
Scarred John Uche Van Vicker
Mamai Kerneh
Al Johnson		 Drama Eagle Eye Productions [43]
28 Diary of a Lagos Girl Jumoke Olatunde OC Ukeje
Linda Ejiofor
Alexx Ekubo
Liz Benson
Dolapo Oni		 Drama Parables Entertainment [44]
Lunch Time Heroes Seyi Babatope Omoni Oboli
Dakore Akande
Tope Tedela
Dianna Yekinni		 Drama PHB Films [45]
S
E
P
T
E
M
B
E
R
3 Forever Within Us Pat Oghre ImobhioSeun Akindele
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Mary Lazarus		 Drama [46]
18 Falling Niyi Akinmolayan Adesua Etomi
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Tamara Eteimo 		Drama Closer Pictures [47]

October–December

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef.
O
C
T
O
B
E
R
2 Gbomo Gbomo Express Walter Taylour Ramsey Nouah
Osas Ighodaro 		Caper Comedy WaltBanger 101
9 The Cursed Ones Nana Obiri Yeboah Ama K. Abebrese
Jimmy Jean-Louis 		Drama [48]
16 The Visit Funke Fayoyin Nse Ikpe-Etim
Blossom Chukwujekwu 		Drama [49]
23 4-1-Love Ikechukwu Onyeka Alexx Ekubo
Anthony Monjaro
Lilian Esoro		 Romantic drama [50]
A Soldier's Story Frankie Ogar Tope Tedela
Linda Ejiofor
Adesua Etomi
Zainab Balogun 		Drama Frankie Ogar Films [51]
N
O
V
E
M
B
E
R
27 Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo Daniel Oriahi Odunlade Adekola
Femi Jacobs
Ijeoma Grace Agu
Hafeez Oyetoro 		Romantic Drama FilmOne Production
House 5 Production
Orbit Imagery
27 Road To Yesterday Ishaya Bako Genevieve Nnaji
Oris Erhuero
Majid Michel 		Comedy Thriller The Entertainment Network
D
E
C
E
M
B
E
R
18 Fifty Biyi Bandele Ireti Doyle
Nse Ikpe Etim
Dakore Akande
Omoni Oboli 		Romantic Drama EbonyLife Films

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