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

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2021

January–March

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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 		1 Day of Destiny Akay Mason

Abosi Ogba

Olumide Oworu

Denola Grey

Norbert Young

Toyin Abraham

Jide Kosoko

Sci-fi adventure The 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. [1]
The Miracle Centre Niyi Towolawi Odunalade Adekola

Femi Adebayo

Ayo Mogaji

Yemi Sodimu

Afeez 'Saka' Oyetoro

Situation comedy Comically examines the problems of Nigeria's educational system. [2]
22 Tanwa Savage Geshin Salvador Segun Arinze

Timini Egbuson

Bimbo Ademoye

Linda Osifo

Comedy drama [3]
The Cleanser James Abinibi Kehinde Bankole

Bolanle Ninalowo

Alex Osifo

Antar Laniyan

Thriller [4]
29 Sanitation Day Seyi Babatope Blossom Chukwujekwu

Elozonam

Nse Ikpe Etim

Elvina Ibru

Comedy thriller [5]
F
E
B
R
U
A
R
Y
 		14 Namaste Wahala Hamisha Daryani Ahuja Ini Dima-Okojie

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Joke Silva

Jude Abaga

Romantic comedy [6]
12 Still Falling Karachi Atiya and Dimbo Atiya Daniel Etim Effiong

Sharon Ooja

Kunle Remi

Liz Ameye

Romantic drama [7]
Fine Wine Seyi Babatope Richard Mofe Damijo

Zainab Balogun

Ego Nwosu

Keppy Ekpenyong

Romantic comedy [8]
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R
C
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 		12 Ponzi Kayode Kasum Timini Egbuson

Uzoamaka Aniunoh

Jide Kosoko

Mawuli Gavor

Comedy Based on victims of the 2016 Ponzi scheme, MMM [9]
Under the Carpet Tope Alake Iyabo Ojo

Deyemi Okanlawon

Femi Jacobs.

Romantic drama
Eagle Wings Paul Apel Papel Femi Jacobs

Enyinna Nwigwe

Yakubu Mohammed

Uzee Usman

War film Based on true events [10]
19 Mamba's Diamond Seyi Babatope Osas Ighodaro

Gabriel Afolayan

Uchemba Williams

Nse Ikpe-Etim

Action comedy Production debut for Williams Uchemba [11]
La Femme Anjola Mildred Okwo Nonso Bassey

Joke Silva

Rita Dominic

Femi Jacobs

Psychological Thriller [12]
The Razz Guy Udoka Onyeka Nancy Isime

Lasisi Elenu

Broda Shaggi

MC Lively

Comedy Lead debut for Lasisi Elenu [13]
26 The Therapist Kayode Kasum Rita Dominic

Michelle Dede

Toyin Abraham

Shaffy Bello

Tope Tedela

[9]

April–June

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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 		2 Prophetess Niyi Akinmolayan Toyin Abraham

Lateef Adedimeji

Muyiwa Ademola

Tina Mba

Comedy [14]
16 Breaded Life Biodun Stephen Timini Egbuson

Bimbo Ademoye

Tina Mba

Jide Kosoko

Romantic comedy

[15]

23 Eyimofe Ari and Chuko Esiri Jude Akuwudike

Temi Ami-Williams

Cynthia Ebijie

Sadiq Daba

30 The Wait Yemi Morafa Nse Ikpe Etim

Deyemi Okanlawon

Jimmy Odukoya

Chimezie Imo

Faith based
Suga Suga Richard Omos Taiwo Obileye

Ayo Adesanya

Tana Adelana

Wole Ojo

Comedy G-Worldwide debut production
M
A
Y
 		14 Mimi Samuel ‘’Bigsam’’ Olatunji Ali Baba

Ireti Doyle

Toyin Abraham

Prince Jide Kosoko

Bimbo Akintola

[16]
18 Lockdown Moses Inwang Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Tony Umez

Charles Awurum

Sola Sobowale

Nobert Young

Psychological thriller Co-produced by Sneeze Films, FilmOne and CEM media group. [17]
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 		11 My Village People Niyi Akinmolayan Bovi Ugboma

Nkem Owoh

Amaechi Muonagor

Charles Inojie

Rachael Oniga

Comedy Co-produced by Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures [18]
12 The New Patriots Terry Ayebo Akin Lewis

Dele Odule

Bimbo Oshin

Taiwo Ibikunle

Lateef Adedimeji

Political thriller Selected for 4 film festivals [19]
Badamasi Obi Emelonye Enyinna Nwigwe

Charles Inojie

Sani Danja

Yakubu Mohammed

Biopic Biopic of Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian head of state [20]
16 Dwindle Kayode Kasum

Dare Olaitan

Funke Akindele-Bello

Bisola Aiyeola

Jidekene Achufusi

Samuel Perry

Uzor Arukwe

Comedy Produced by Mimi Bartels [21]
18 Ayinla Tunde Kelani Lateef Adedimeji

Bimbo Manuel

Ade Laoye

Kunle Afolayan

Bimbo Ademoye

Musical Biopic Based on the life and times of Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura. [22]

July–September

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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U
L
Y
 		2 Devil In Agbada Umanu Elijah Erica Nlewedim

Linda Osifo

Efe Irele

Action [23]
9 Gone Daniel Ademinokan Sam Dede

Gabriel Afolayan

Stella Damasus

Ada Ameh

Bimbo Manuel

[24]
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U
G
U
S
T
 		20 Loving Rona Luke Aire Oyovbaire Meg Otanwa

Gideon Okeke

Jeffbankz Nweke

Romance [25]
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M

B

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10 The Ghost and the Tout Too Michael 'Ama Psalmist' Akinrogunde Mercy Johnson-Okojie

Patience Ozokwo

Iyabo Ojo

Odunlade Adekola

Dramatic comedy [26]
Love Castle Desmond Eliott Kehinde Bankole

Jide Kosoko

Zack Orji

Desmond Elliot

Femi Adebayo Salami

[27]

October–December

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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C
T
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 		15 Charge and Bail Uyoyou Adia Zainab Balogun

Stan Nze

Elozonam Ogbolu

Folu Storms

Eso Dike

Comedy drama By Inkblot productions [28][29]
29 Progressive Tailors Club Biodun Stephen Femi Adebayo Salami

Jaiye Kuti

Rachel Oniga

Uzor Arukwe

Political satire By Anthill Studios [30]
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V
E
M
B
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 		TBA Cordelia Tunde Kelani Based on a novel of the same name by Femi Osofisan [31]
26 Soólè Kayode Kasum Sola Sobowale

Adedimeji Lateef

Femi Jacob

Adunni Ade

Shawn Faqua

Comedy drama Production debut for Adunni Ade [32]
D
E
C
E
M
B
E
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 		16 A Naija Christmas Kunle Afolayan Rachel Oniga

Abayomi Alvin

Efa Iwara

Kunle Remi

Romantic Comedy First Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix [33]
17 Aki and Pawpaw Chinedu Ikedieze
Osita Iheme
Amaechi Muonagor
Toyin Abraham
Chioma Okafor 		Remake of the 2002 film, Aki Na Ukwa [34]
24 Christmas in Miami Robert Peters AY Makun
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Osita Iheme
John Amos. 		Comedy Fourth film in AY Makun's Akpos series after 30 Days in Atlanta, A Trip to Jamaica and 10 Days in Suncity [35]
29 Superstar Akhigbe Illozhobie Nancy Isime

Deyemi Okanlawon

Timini Egbuson

Daniel Etim Effiong

Eku Edewor

Romantic comedy By Inkblot productions [28][36]


Unknown release dates

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Watch the trailer for 'The Miracle Centre' starring Yemi Sodimu, Odunlade Adekola, Etinosa Idemudia, Broda Shaggi". Pulse Nigeria. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
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  22. ^ Nwogu, Precious (10 May 2021). "Tunde Kelani's 'Ayinla' biopic to premiere in June". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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  25. ^ "Watch Meg Otanwa, Gideon Okeke, Jeff Bankz in 'Loving Rona' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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