Must-Watch Nollywood Movies of 2023: Your Binge List Before the Year Ends

As we hit the midway point of the rollercoaster that is 2023, Nollywood Movies 2023 continue to captivate audiences, delivering a myriad of emotions through its cinematic offerings.

Missing the action? Don’t worry; we’ve listed the best Nollywood movies of 2023 for your holiday binge-watching.

Best 2023 Action Movies

• Gangs of Lagos: An original Nigerian crime and thriller flick with social commentary, offering a gripping tale of family, loyalty, and leadership.
• The Trade: Inspired by true events, this cat-and-mouse game between a law officer and a kidnapper promises intense suspense and exceptional performances.
• Shanty Town: A captivating series with Chidi Mokeme, Sola Sobowale, and Nse Ikpe Etim explored sex workers’ lives, escaping a notorious kingpin.
• Orisa: A Yoruba epic rivaling Femi Adebayo’s King of Thieves, starring Odunlade Adekola, tells a tale of rogue kings and skilled warriors.
• Jagun Jagun:
• Femi Adebayo’s 2023 film explored a young man’s journey to become a powerful warrior, featuring Adedimeji Lateef and Bimbo Ademoye.

RomCom Movies in 2023

• Love in a Pandemic: A pandemic love story unfolded through a wrong number, offering a heartwarming narrative starring Nancy Isime and Deyemi Okanlawon.
• Big Love: Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye starred in this romcom about love, secrets, and struggles, making it a delightful watch.
• A Sunday Affair:
• The 2023 Valentine’s Day film with Nse Ikpe-Etim and Dakore Akande explored love’s complexities, friendship, and romantic chaos.
• Sista: A single mom fought for her kids against an absent father’s wealth-driven attempts, starring Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, and Bisola Aiyeola.

Try These 2023 Thriller Movies

• House of Secrets: Director Niyi Akinmolayan elevated the cinematic thriller, tracing Sarah’s quest to recover memories and expose a corrupt politician.
• Hotel Labamba: A murder mystery that turns every hotel guest into a suspect, featuring Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Ademoye, and Femi Adebayo.
• Dark October: Linda Ikeji executive produced a thriller exploring the 2012 Aluu Four Lynching, delivering a powerful narrative on jungle justice.
• Nkemakonam: This standout 2023 production weaved a captivating tale around motherhood, premarital pregnancy, and societal castigation.

Best Horror Movies of 2023

• Omozi: A gripping tale of human trafficking and resilience as Omozi strives for a better life for herself and her daughter.
• Akudaaya: Olumide Oworu leads in this ghost story where the deceased reincarnates, attempting to live a normal life away from loved ones.
• Ile Owo: Released in 2022, this horror-thriller hit Netflix in 2023, immersing viewers in a quest for immortality, starring Jide Oyegbile, Bisola Aiyeola, and Akin Lewis.

Christian Movies of 2023

• Recitation: Blessing’s journey to live a godly life amidst societal challenges unfolds in this inspiring tale of faith and determination.
• Enoch: Inspired by Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s life, the film covers his birth, childhood, divine ministry call, marking his 81st birthday.
• Abejoye: Mike Bamiloye’s film explores a traditionalist dad’s struggles abroad, discovering challenges faced by his Christian son and daughter-in-law.

With these captivating offerings from Nollywood, your binge-watching experience is set to be nothing short of fun this Christmas.

From action-packed dramas to heartwarming romances and spine-chilling thrillers, 2023 has proven to be a stellar year for Nigerian cinema.

Be sure to see these movies before the year ends, and let the storytelling magic of Nollywood leave a lasting impression on you.