List of Nigerian films of the 1980s

This is a list of Nigerian films released in the 1980s.

Films TitleDirectorGenreNotesRef1980JaiyesinmiFrederic Goode Hubert OgundeDramaKadaraAde-LoveDrama1981Rise and Fall of Idi AminSharad PatelBiography, DramaBritish-Kenyan-Nigerian co-productionCry FreedomOla BalogunDramaEfunsetan AniwuraBankole Bello1982Orun MooruOla BalogunDramaShot on 35mm, but was reduced to 16mm for distribution and exhibitionAropin N'TeniaFrederic Goode Hubert OgundeAnikuraOyewole Olowomojuore1983Money PowerOla BalogunTaxi DriverAde-LoveDramaEvil EncounterJimi OdumosuHorrorFirst Nigerian film released directly on televisionAare AgbayeMoses Olaya Adejumo Oyewole Olowomojuore1984Papa AjascoWale AdenugaDramaDescribed as the first blockbuster in Nigeria, grossing approximately ₦61,000 in three daysVengeance of the CultEddie Ugbomah1985MosebolatanMoses OlaiyaDescribed as the film grossed ₦107,000 in five daysKannakannaBayo Aderohunmu1986Witchdoctor of the LivingdeadCharles Abi EnonchongHorrorFirst Nigerian film released on videoApalaraEddie UgbomahAyanmoHubert OgundeDrama1987Things Fall ApartDavid OrereDramaBased on the 1958's novel by Chinua AchebeTaxi Driver 2Ade-LoveDrama1988VigilanteAdedeji AdesanyaActionSoso MejiAde Ajiboye1989Koto OrunAlhaji Yekini AjileyeHistory, Drama, FamilyMade in Yoruba languageThe Great AttemptEddie UgbomahEkunAlade Aromire

See also

List of Nigerian films

References