Some love stories are best told on the screens, and one thing that Nollywood has mastered in recent years is weaving these tales of romance and happy endings into gripping movies. Whether you’re looking for an old-time classic or a fairytale ending with a twist, these movies will keep you glued to your screen. Here are 10 must-watch Nollywood romance classics that you should watch this season.
Big Love
When Nollywood’s self-acclaimed bad boy, Timini Egbuson is paired with the phenomenal Bimbo Ademoye, you know what to expect. Big Love did start as a typical ‘boy meets girl’s story. However, with a dose of family drama and a twist just at the climax, this 2023 movie will have your heart melting and your lips curving in cheesy smiles.
Hey You
One thing – Hey You isn’t your typical Nollywood romantic production, and it’s not just about the storyline. The movie incorporates super sultry scenes and sensual themes to enhance the story of Abel, played by Timini Egbuson. Abel’s addiction to porn makes him stumble into a shocking revelation – his neighbor, Bianca, played by Efe Irele is his favorite sex work on the site. What happens then?
A Sunday Affair
Things turn messy when two adult besties, Dakore Egbuson and Nse Ikpe-Etim fall in love with the same man – a married one named Sunday. Despite years of friendship and trust, both women have to face the complications of their love triangle after a heartbreaking revelation hits the duo. Will they be able to save one another in the end?
The Smart Money Woman 2
Yes, Arese Agwu created The Smart Money Woman series to teach us incredible lessons to gain financial freedom. However, how can anyone possibly miss the love dynamics that heightened the show’s suspense in this second season? From Zuri and Tsola’s electrifying chemistry to the subtle moments of romance between Bobby and Tami, this show has enough suspense-filled love to go around.
Namaste Wahala
If you’ve ever dreamed of marrying a foreign Bobo but you’re skeptical because of the cultural dynamics, you should see Namaste Wahala. The cross-cultural movie stars our Nigerian Belle, Ini-Dima Okojie in a romantic dilemma with India’s Ruslaan Mumtaz. Despite the odds around their relationship, the couple managed to help their families find a balance in their cultural differences.
All is Fair in Love
What happens when two playboys fall in love with the same woman? Deyemi Okanlawon’s All is Fair in Love incorporates excellent cinematography and storytelling to tell this story of a love triangle. The movie takes a more thrilling turn with an unexpected twist in Mbali’s motive, introducing elements of crime and betrayal.
Phone Swap
Two Nollywood veterans, Nse-Ikpe Erik and Wale Ojo accidentally swap their mobile phones and launch into an unexpected turn of romance. From the first scene, Phone Swap gives us the promise of a great romantic comedy. However, that isn’t all that the movie offers. Alongside its main theme of love, the Kunle Afolayan movie brilliantly explores the relatable themes of social divide and class structure.
Isoken
Despite being a debut, Jade Osiberu went all out to create this Nollywood all-time classic, Isoken. The colorful, star-studded movie features the brilliant Dakore Egbuson-Akande in a romcom that could give you the usual ‘African mother is forcing me to marry’ vibes. However, when Oyinbo Kevin comes into the picture, our ultimate Edo man, Osaze no longer gets a chance to take the beautiful Isoken home.
The Wedding Party
It’s a wedding party. Of course, it has to be romantic, right? But, this is even better in-store. Arguably one of the most popular movies in 2016, The Wedding Party has an intriguing storyline that is packed with suspense, comedy, drama, and chaos! There is so much to unpack, and just when you would have thought that there couldn’t be more, Kemi Adetiba introduced Part 2.
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
Ishaya Bako’s The Royal Hibiscus Hotel tells the story of IJGB Ope who ends up falling helplessly in love with businessman Deji. The London Chef prepares to revive her parents’ failing hotel business but finds love in the process. From starting as a typical Prince Charming story, the movie soon takes a complicated turn when she finds out that her Bobo wants to buy her parents’ hotel. In the end, hard decisions have to be made.
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