What to Watch In November: 5 New Films We Are Expecting This Month.
As you already know, we've brought you the hot goodies to expect in November from the world of Nollywood. There are so many exciting lineups and we are beyond ready! Cinema money, data, popcorn, and your sitting-room seat- all of it will be put to work this month. Abeg, let's go!
1. Loving Itohan 💍
Genre: Romantic drama
Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide from November 6
This movie is Nancy Isime's executive producer debut. The story follows a young woman, Itohan, who got caught up in hidden truths and emotional surprises that make her rethink love, loyalty, and past relationships. From the snippet, we are expecting a story of childhood love, culture, and tough choices are in the mix.
Directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen and produced by Emmanuel Izuoba, with Nancy Isime as executive producer (her first time in that seat!).It also features amazing talents and cast like Uzor Arukwe, Oberry Hovah, Martha Ehinome Orhiere, Dorothy Bachor, and Chioma Nwosu.
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2. The Perfect Spec
Genre: Faith-based romantic drama
Where to watch: Cinemas from November 6
Ladies, this one is for you, and it’s something for this weekend hangout. A young woman is searching for her ideal partner, and her guardian angel and her faith are guiding the way. Love, but make it heavenly!
It's directed by Michelle Bello and produced by KinsMan Studios. The cast includes Bamike "BamBam" Olawunmi, Vine Olugu, Limoblaze, Seun Ajayi and Ifeanyi Kalu.
Watch it with your girls or your church friends.
3. Five Figurines
Genre: Mystery thriller
Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide from November 13 (distributed by Cinemax)
The Five Figurines is directed by Akay Mason, who gave us Elevator Baby, and it's his first time directing and producing under his own company, Element24Media.
A man dies under mysterious circumstances, and his grieving mother wants answers and traditional vengeance. As suspicion spreads through his circle of friends, five ancient wooden carvings turn out to be tied to everyone's secrets. Who is the killer? 👀
The cast of this film is stacked: Bimbo Akintola, Ini Edo, Odunlade Adekola, Ireti Doyle, Uche Montana, Wumi Toriola, Clinton Joshua.
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4. Dear Ajayi
Genre: Historical family drama
Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide from November 13
It's the 1990s in Southwestern Nigeria, and two estranged sisters are forced back under one roof to care for their paralysed mother. One is deeply religious and the other is a rebel with musical dreams. Their tension brings out hidden grief, guilt and sacrifices. Bring tissues. 😭
Damilola Orimogunje wrote and directed this film, with KC Obiajulu as producer. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September, so the world has already clapped for this one.
The cast includes Tosin Adeyemi, Bimbo Akintola, Lanre Hassan, William Benson, Uzoamaka Power, Chioma Omeruah "Chigul", Tope Tedela and Antar Laniyan.
5. Issakaba: The Return
Genre: Action/crime drama
Where to watch: Exclusively in cinemas from November 13
It's been 25 years since the original, and the legacy of the Bakassi Boys vigilante group is back. This time there's a new enemy to face.
Lancelot Imasuen directs and produces. The cast has Sam Dede back as Ebube, Chidi Mokeme as the new antagonist, and Regina Daniels, Iyabo Ojo, Alex Usifo, Phyna Otabor and Chinwetalu Agu.
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And that’s a wrap on November’s Nollywood lineup, Black Film Wire Fam! From love stories and faith to thrillers, revenge, nostalgia and a film that has already been to Venice, Nollywood is serving us this month. Your cinema money has work to do!
Now we want to hear from you! 👇 Which one are you watching first? Are you Team Loving Itohan, Team Five Figurines or Team Issakaba: The Return? Drop your picks in the comments, and tag the friend who always says “let’s go to the cinema” but never buys a ticket.
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