With so many amazing films on offer in May, moviegoers are in for a great time.
This article examines five of the most eagerly awaited films that this month will provide on theaters and streaming services. Top of the list is…
1. UNO
Nigerian director Ebuka Njoku is about to release N滌 (The F in the Family), a highly anticipated follow-up to his first picture. It’s a gripping blend of romantic comedy and family drama that explores the life of a contemporary Nigerian family.
The story of the film, which is set in the charming city of Enugu, spans one day and follows Junior (Keezyto) as he tries to reconcile his fiancée with his estranged family only to run into unforeseen conflicts.
In addition to budding talents like Sophia Chisom and Abayomi Alvin, the cast features well-known performers Nkem Owoh and Jennifer Eliogu.
The movie opens in theaters on May 17 and is billed as a contemplation on cultural identity and familial ties.
2. Kuti Funmilayo Ransome
This biographical drama, which is directed by Bolanle Austen Peters, tells the inspiring tale of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a trailblazer for women’s rights in Nigeria and the mother of renowned singer Fela Kuti.
Her brave struggle against colonial and patriarchal restrictions is examined in the movie, starting with her early years as the first female student at Abeokuta Grammar School and continuing with her significant contribution to the Abeokuta Women’s Union.
The film, which has a May 17 release date, stars Joke Silva and Kehinde Bankole among its impressive cast. It is a moving portrait of one of Nigeria’s most significant personalities.
3. Criminal
Under the guidance of Niyi Akinmolayan, Dolapo Adigun, a rookie, leads the brutal criminal drama Criminal from Anthill Studios. A tight race against time is highlighted by the story’s central theme, which is the desperate act of a guy holding a hospital hostage to save his brother.
Adigun makes his directing debut with the movie, which stars Funlola Aofiyebi and Uzor Arukwe in the lead roles.
The picture, which is slated for a May 31 countrywide release, promises to grip viewers with its compelling story and unadulterated emotional depth.
4. Aburo
Aburo, a film by Stephen Oluboyo and directed by Yemi Filmboy Morafa, is a story of ambition and survival set against the backdrop of street life. The movie is about a young street robber who becomes famous for his athletic prowess after a washed-up athlete notices him and is impressed by his agility and quick reflexes.
This story of resiliency and redemption, which opens in theaters on May 1, stars Toni Tones and Efa Iwara.
5. Garri and Water
Water and Garri, directed by Meji Alabi, is a drama about self-discovery and reconciliation that marks Afrobeats artist Tiwa Savage’s acting debut. The movie centers on Aisha, a fashion designer who, after ten years away, returns to Cape Coast, Ghana. To find serenity and meaning in the midst of growing violence and rekindled passions, Aisha needs to face her history and present.
On May 10, the film—an intriguing examination of identity and coming home—will make its Prime Video debut.
These five movies, which span a variety of genres from personal dramas to suspenseful thrillers, demonstrate the rich diversity and dynamic storytelling skills of Nollywood. Audiences all throughout the world are getting ready to see the deep stories and nuanced characters that Nollywood has to offer when they take to the screens in May.
