If You’re Not Watching Nollywood This July… You’re Missing.
From love stories and family secrets to rebellion, taboo, and political power, Nollywood is delivering serious heat this July. Whether you’re heading to the cinemas, streaming on YouTube, or binge-watching on Netflix or Prime Video, there’s something on this list for you.
Here’s your ultimate July Nollywood watchlist complete with dates, platforms, and why you should care.
Now Showing: Already Released This July
Out in the Darkness
📍 In Cinemas | Released July 4
A young mother faces postpartum depression behind closed doors. Kehinde Bankole leads a powerful, emotional story that doesn’t shy away from the hard parts.
Her Excellency
📍 In Cinemas | Released July 4
She’s a high-ranking female politician fighting her way through a male-dominated system. With performances by Sola Sobowale and Odunlade Adekola, expect fire and tension.
Midnight in Shangisha
📍 In Cinemas | Released July 4/5
One wrong move turns a job seeker’s life into a murder mystery. A fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing.
Salon 001
📍 YouTube | Released July 4
Lagos salon drama, premium gossip, and a whole lot of gbas [gbos. A loud and funny YouTube drop that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The Lost Days
📍 Prime Video | Released July 11
She returned home to make peace with her family, then disappeared. A mystery wrapped in emotion and silence, with performances that linger long after the credits.
Zikoko Life
📍 YouTube | Released July 12
Zikoko’s viral serials — Naira Life, Sex Life, Love Life — are now on screen. Three episodes, three intimate stories, all deeply Nigerian.
Lowkey Adults
📍 YouTube | Released July 12
Young Nigerians trying to figure out adulthood, love, independence, and self-worth. For anyone who’s ever said “adulting is a scam,” this one gets it.
Coming Soon: Mark These Date
To Kill A Monkey
📍 Netflix | Drops July 18
One man, one choice, too much to lose. A dive into the underworld of cybercrime starring Bucci Franklin, Bimbo Akintola, and Stella Damasus.
Freedom Way
📍 In Cinemas | July 18
Nine Nigerians are pushed to the edge in a system stacked against them. Mr. Macaroni, Bimbo Akintola, and Teniola Aladese bring this powerful story to life.
Ewo (Forbidden)
📍 In Cinemas | July 18
A Yoruba-language thriller that deals with secrets, traditions, and the fear of truth. Some things are forbidden for a reason.
Bendel Girl
📍 In Cinemas | July 18
He can’t forget her but was she ever real to begin with? A story about obsession, memory, and the tricks the heart plays.
Ireke: Rise of the Maroons
📍 In Cinemas | July 25
Prince Atanda leads a rebellion against slavery in this sweeping historical epic based on Yoruba oral tradition. A must-see for lovers of culture and courage.
Final Thoughts
This July, Nollywood is doing what it does best, giving us stories that feel real, big, urgent, and deeply rooted. From the cinemas to your phone screen, there’s something here for everyone.
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