We are almost in the middle of the year, and it is about time to start preparing for the African award seasons. If you carry a device that enables you to stream movies, then there is no need to wait until the end of 2019 to watch these Nollywood movies. These are the best Nollywood movies of 2019 so far. You will surely find something to indulge yourself.
‘Gold Statue’
- Released: May 17
- Director: Tade Ogidan
- Cast: Kevin Ikeduba, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe Damijo, Gabriel Afolayan
Why you should watch it: Lots of money and hard work was put into making ‘Gold Statue’. It has been to several film festivals and is packed with some of Nollywood’s best actors. It is a mythical drama where two brothers went out to search for a gold statue they hardly know is real or not. Though blockbuster Nollywood movies still have some miles to go before they can compete at the Oscars, ‘Gold Statue’ brings Nollywood one inch closer. The first thing you notice from the opening scene is fantastic makeup. You can judge the story, props and the rest of it yourself.
‘Nimbe’
- Released: March 29
- Director: Tope Alake
- Cast: Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo
Why you should watch it: ‘Nimbe’ addresses several societal issues, especially those that affect youths. The consolation a kid gets for being bullied is from doing drugs which he was introduced to by an older neighbor. Does bullying make him a victim or does drug use? How can a kid get out of such a place in life? ‘Nimbe’ is the kind of movie that is fearlessly admissible. It makes a clear statement about the use of drugs among youths today.
‘Mokalik’
- Released: May 29
- Director: Kunle Afolayan
- Cast: Simi, Fathia Williams, Tobi Bakare
Why you should watch it: The story was born from Kunle Afolayan’s visit to a mechanic workshop in Lagos. he turned a small idea into artistic magic. ‘Mokalik‘ will take you on an emotional journey and make you shiver. The movie takes us through the life of an 11-year-old boy who has to decide to either be in the school or grow up as an apprentice in a mechanic workshop.
‘The Becoming of Obim’
- Released: March 29
- Director: Biodun Stephens
- Cast: Bisola Ayeola, Eno Ebenezer
Why you should watch it: ‘The Becoming of Obim’ will draw you into the emotional story and the mystery will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the entire film.
You are led through the life of a teenage girl (Victoria) and her dad who are just bereaved of their mom and wife. The young girl slowly grows out of her sorrow with the help of a neighbor (Muna). But there is something deeper about this neighbor than what she sees. ‘The Becoming of Obim’ ends up being a great source of stress relief.
‘4th Republic’
- Released: March 29
- Director: Ishaya Bako
- Cast: Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sani Muazu, Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor, Bimbo Manuel, Yakubu Mohammed
Why you should watch it: The creators of this movie are smart enough to place a female character in the winning position rather than making another stereotype of Nigerian women. The leading character (King) played by Kate Henshaw is a heroine who teaches women to stand up for themselves. Despite losing the gubernatorial election and being shot at, she stands up for what is right. The plot of ‘4th Republic is as good as it gets for Nigerian political movies.
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