It’s no more news that ever since star actress, Funke Akindele set a new record raising the bar so high with the movie “Tribes of Judah”. Hitting over a billion at the box office, Nollywood producers have fastened their seat belt and not relented in producing multiple award winning movies streaming at the cinemas back to back. There are 10 movies many are already anticipating which will be hitting the cinemas soon. These movies are produced by exceptional movie producers in the industry who have made names for themselves.From setting to casts and crews, storylines and others, everything is on point and this also explains why many are already talking about the movies and waiting patiently for the day of release. City People Head of TV, SUNDAY ADIGUN brings you 10 Nollywood movies set to hit the cinema soon.
MOVE LIKE A BOSS
Move Like A Boss was directed by Ekene Son Mekwunye, and starring Nancy Isime, Yemi Solade, Jaiye Kuti, Moyo Lawal, Dele Odule, Tope Olowoniyan, Denrele Edun, IK Ogbonna, MC Lively, Yinka Quadri and many others.
This tells the story of Joko Adeyanju, Nasty Nike’s (Donkey Curse) cousin who takes the lead role where she must perform the greatest “abracadabra” to try and out-smart her father’s greedy siblings as they attempt to steal his multi-billion business. It’s not enough to think like a man…Joko must MOVE LIKE A BOSS.
Move Like A Boss is set to hit the cinemas on 9th August.
CHAINS-NO LONGER A SLAVE
A Gospel music artist sets out on a journey to balance his Music Ministry and the Realities of the Music Industry, putting at risk all he’s built over the years while battling with a moral disease common to all humanity, but determined to live no longer a slave.
CHAINS was directed by Bright Wonder Obasi featuring Solomon Lange, Apst Tayo Christian, Chioma David, Anne Ekwueme, Naomi Mac, Flora Lange, Henry Ned, Apst Anslem Madubuko, Onos Ariyo and Jayclef Adewale.
CHAINS- No Longer Slave is set for cinemas across Nigeria from the 16th of August.
FORCE EMPIRE
Force Empire is a new film by Ndy Akan, featuring Richard Mofe Damijo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Mercy Aigbe, and Segun Arinze.
Force Empire follows DCP Mfon, portrayed by Nse Ikpe-Etim, who is determined to unmask the perpetrator responsible for assaulting her protégé, ASP Halima, played by rising star Enwongoabasi Ibom. Mfon’s mission to expose the corrupt officers within the Nigerian Police Force system, despite the resistance from higher authorities drives the narrative.
Force Empire will premiere in cinemas on August 23, 2024.
BREAK OF DAWN
Break of Dawn was directed by Umanu Ochuwa Elijah and produced by Ereyitomi Temisan. Starred by Nollywood faves including Stan Nze, Debby Felix, Efe Irele, Kanayo O. Kananyo, Segun Arinze, Jidekene Achufusi, Moet Abebe, Crazy Clown, Mike Ezuruonye, Lemuel Asena, Emeka Golden, Omini Aho and others.
Break of Dawn tells the story of two masterminds (Prostitute & Fraudster) who under the cover of night, get entangled in a dangerous game of survival where every choice is a gamble. Jade, The Daughter Of A Rich And Influential Politician, Has A Habit Of Druging And Stealing From Her Men In Disguise Of Being A Prostitute, Comes In Contact With A Bad Client Who Is Despirately In Need Of A Girl For Money Rituals In Other To Solve A Life Threatening Problem.
The Game Is On, The Smartest Is The Winner. A Winner Must Emerge Before The Break Of Dawn.
The movie Break of Dawn is set for premiere in all cinemas across the country from 23rd August.
THE WEEKEND
“What happens when your fiancée insists on meeting the family, but no one is who they seem?”.
The Weekend tells the tales of Nikiya and Luc who seem to have a perfect relationship until she insists on meeting his family. What starts as a charming weekend quickly turns into a nightmare.
The Weekend was directed by Daniel Oriahi and produced by Uche Okocha. Starring Gloria Anozie-Young, Bucci Franklin, Uzoamaka A., Brutus Richard, Bryan Okoye, James Gardiner and others.
The movie is set for cinema debut on the 30th of August.
QUEEN LATEEFAH
Queen Lateefat, an elegant lady living a glitz and glamorous life in order to fit within the society but there is more to her personality and her lifestyle when her status would be put to test.
Queen Lateefah, a tale of reinvention and ambition. It is a journey of self transformation and the pursuit of dreams like never before.
Queen Lateefah is produced by an award winning actress, Wumi Toriola, featuring Kunle Remi, Madam Saje, Fathia Williams, Elvina Ibru, Femi Adebayo, Brodashagi, Adedimeji Lateef, Officerwoos, Nancy Isime, Aisha Lawal, Jumoke Odetola, Salami Rotimi and many others.
Queen Lateefah hitting the cinemas nationwide from Sept 27th.
FARMER’S BRIDE
Love, Loyalty, and the burning fires of revenge set alight this riveting drama. A young bride—The husband she’s forced to marry. The consequences of living life according to her dangerous desires.
FARMER’S BRIDE IS A GRIPPING DRAMA YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS.
This film is produced by filmonestudios and distributed by filmone.ng, featuring Tobi Bakare, Mercy Aigbe, Chief Femi Branch, Wumi Toriola, Efe Irele, Gbubemi Ejeye and many others.
Releasing in all cinemas nationwide on Sept 27th.
ARA ORUN
Ara Otun is a story of an idol which is a treasure to a particular village. The idol is so powerful that it grant anything requested from it. It is a blessing to the villagers.
Ara Orun is produced by Ibrahim Yekini a.k.a Itele, featuring Jude Chukuka, Femi Adebayo, Omowunmi Dada, Lateef Adedimeji, Brother Shagi, Rotimi Fakunle (ELENIYAN), Adebayo Salami, Fathia Balogun and many more.
Ara Orun will be released soon in every cinema.
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