List of Nigerian films of 2021

This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for release in 2021.

2021

January–March OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef.JANUARY1Day of DestinyAkay Mason

Abosi OgbaOlumide Oworu

Denola Grey

Norbert Young

Toyin Abraham

Jide KosokoSci-fi adventureThe film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests. The Miracle CentreNiyi TowolawiOdunalade Adekola Femi Adebayo

Ayo Mogaji

Yemi Sodimu

Afeez 'Saka' OyetoroSituation comedyComically examines the problems of Nigeria's educational system.22Tanwa SavageGeshin SalvadorSegun Arinze Timini Egbuson

Bimbo Ademoye

Linda OsifoComedy dramaThe CleanserJames AbinibiKehinde Bankole

Bolanle Ninalowo

Alex Osifo

Antar LaniyanThriller29Sanitation DaySeyi BabatopeBlossom Chukwujekwu Elozonam

Nse Ikpe Etim

Elvina IbruComedy thrillerFEBRUARY14Namaste WahalaHamisha Daryani AhujaIni Dima-Okojie

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Joke Silva

Jude AbagaRomantic comedy12Still FallingKarachi Atiya and Dimbo AtiyaDaniel Etim Effiong

Sharon Ooja

Kunle Remi

Liz AmeyeRomantic dramaFine WineSeyi BabatopeRichard Mofe Damijo

Zainab Balogun

Ego Nwosu

Keppy EkpenyongRomantic comedyMARCH12PonziKayode KasumTimini Egbuson

Uzoamaka Aniunoh

Jide Kosoko

Mawuli GavorComedyBased on victims of the 2016 Ponzi scheme, MMMUnder the CarpetTope AlakeIyabo Ojo Deyemi Okanlawon

Femi Jacobs.Romantic dramaEagle WingsPaul Apel PapelFemi Jacobs Enyinna Nwigwe

Yakubu Mohammed

Uzee Usman War filmBased on true events19Mamba's DiamondSeyi BabatopeOsas Ighodaro

Gabriel Afolayan

Uchemba Williams

Nse Ikpe-EtimAction comedyProduction debut for Williams UchembaLa Femme AnjolaMildred OkwoNonso Bassey Joke Silva

Rita Dominic

Femi JacobsPsychological ThrillerThe Razz GuyUdoka OnyekaNancy Isime Lasisi Elenu

Broda Shaggi

MC LivelyComedyLead debut for Lasisi Elenu26The TherapistKayode KasumRita Dominic Michelle Dede

Toyin Abraham

Shaffy Bello

Tope Tedela

April–June

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef.APRIL2ProphetessNiyi AkinmolayanToyin Abraham Lateef Adedimeji

Muyiwa Ademola

Tina MbaComedy16Breaded LifeBiodun StephenTimini Egbuson Bimbo Ademoye

Tina Mba

Jide KosokoRomantic comedy23EyimofeAri and Chuko EsiriJude Akuwudike Temi Ami-Williams

Cynthia Ebijie

Sadiq Daba30The WaitYemi MorafaNse Ikpe Etim Deyemi Okanlawon

Jimmy Odukoya

Chimezie ImoFaith basedSuga SugaRichard OmosTaiwo Obileye Ayo Adesanya

Tana Adelana

Wole OjoComedyG-Worldwide debut productionMAY14MimiSamuel ‘’Bigsam’’ OlatunjiAli Baba Ireti Doyle

Toyin Abraham

Prince Jide Kosoko

Bimbo Akintola18LockdownMoses InwangOmotola Jalade-Ekeinde Tony Umez

Charles Awurum

Sola Sobowale

Nobert YoungPsychological thrillerCo-produced by Sneeze Films, FilmOne and CEM media group.JUNE11My Village PeopleNiyi AkinmolayanBovi Ugboma Nkem Owoh

Amaechi Muonagor

Charles Inojie

Rachael OnigaComedyCo-produced by Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures12The New PatriotsTerry AyeboAkin Lewis Dele Odule

Bimbo Oshin

Taiwo Ibikunle

Lateef AdedimejiPolitical thrillerSelected for 4 film festivalsBadamasiObi EmelonyeEnyinna Nwigwe

Charles Inojie

Sani Danja

Yakubu MohammedBiopicBiopic of Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian head of state16DwindleKayode Kasum Dare OlaitanFunke Akindele-Bello Bisola Aiyeola

Jidekene Achufusi

Samuel Perry

Uzor ArukweComedyProduced by Mimi Bartels18AyinlaTunde KelaniLateef Adedimeji Bimbo Manuel

Ade Laoye

Kunle Afolayan

Bimbo AdemoyeMusical BiopicBased on the life and times of Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura.

July–September

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|Erica Nlewedim

Linda Osifo

Efe Irele |Action

Stella Damasus

Ada Ameh

Bimbo Manuel

Jeffbankz Nweke |Romance

| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:orange; textcolor:#000;" |SEPT E

Iyabo Ojo

Odunlade Adekola |Dramatic comedy

|Love Castle |Desmond Eliott |Kehinde Bankole Jide Kosoko

Zack Orji

Desmond Elliot

Femi Adebayo Salami

October–December {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" |Opening ! style="width:20%;" |Title ! style="width:10%;" |Director !Cast ! style="width:13%" |Genre ! style="width:20%" |Notes !Ref. |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:orange; textcolor:#000;" |OCTOBER |rowspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:#d8d8d8; textcolor:#000;"|15 |Charge and Bail |Uyoyou Adia |Zainab Balogun Stan Nze

Elozonam Ogbolu

Folu Storms

Eso Dike |Comedy drama |By Inkblot productions

Rachel Oniga

Uzor Arukwe |Political satire |By Anthill Studios

|Based on a novel of the same name by Femi Osofisan

Femi Jacob

Adunni Ade

Shawn Faqua |Comedy drama |Production debut for Adunni Ade

Efa Iwara

Kunle Remi |Romantic Comedy |First Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix

Timini Egbuson

Daniel Etim Effiong

Eku Edewor |Romantic comedy |By Inkblot productions

Unknown release dates Comedian Uduak angel on Window Bird

List of Nigerian films of 2021

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