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Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by Nobody: 2:24pm On Jul 20, 2014
10 . Domitila ( 1996) produced by Zeb Ejiro , starring Anne Njemanze. Domitilla is a landmark film
in the Nigerian home movie industry. It started the trends of the now- established trend of
movies about ‘single girls ’ and their ( mis) adventures in big cities. Ann Njemanze, became an
instant movie star after acting the leading role. The main story line was of how young girls get
into in the quest to survive. Sometimes , they ’re fuelled by greed , some other times by need , peer


pressure and in the end the become morally derailed .
9 . Blood Money ( a 1997 Nigerian movie) Chico Ejiro movie that starred the likes of Zack Orji,
Kanayo O. Kanayo , Francis Agu and Sam Dede. Directed and Written by Chico Ejiro. In the
movie, a man lost his Bank job , and was drawn into the world of rituals where the only way for
him was by taking the life of an another .


8 . Glamour Girls ( a 1994 Nigerian movie ) produced by Kenneth Nnebue featuring Liz Benson ,
Eucharia Anunobi and Dolly Unachukwu.


7 . Scores to Settle ( a 1998 Nollywood movie ) Produced by Sunny Collins and directed by
Chico Ejiro. Along with Rich Azu , Liz Benson , Teco Benson , Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Patrick
Doyle featured in this film. In the movie , Sade , rejected by her in-laws, hits the streets with her
two sons after the death of her husband . This was the beginning of a long journey marred
by insecurity , death and poverty.


6 . Igodo : A movie directed by Andy Amenechi, starring Pete Edochie, Norbert Young, Sam
Dede, Charles Okafor, Obi Madubogwu , Chidi Mokeme, Prince James Uche , Ignis Ekwe , Joe
Layode and produced by Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche


5 . Aki na Ukwa ( a 2003 nollywood movie) directed by Amayo Uzo Phillips starring Osita Iheme ,
Chinedu Ikedieze , Amaechi Muonagor and Oby Kechere.


4 . Osuofia in London ( a 2003 Nigerian movie) written and directed by Kingsley Ogoro and stars
other acts including Nkem Owoh , Francis Odega and Cynthia Okereke. Osuofia in London is a
Nigerian comedy film written and directed by Kingsley Ogoro and starring Nkem Owoh ; African
Movie Academy Award winner . The film was among the highest selling Nollywood films


3 . Nneka The Pretty Serpent : Years after its release in 1992, “Nneka the Pretty Serpent ” remains
a reference point for Nollywood in the past. The home video helped launch the careers of the
likes of Ndidi Obi , Eucharia Anunobi, Ngozi Ezeonu and Rita Nzelu amongst many others.
Released during the VHS era , the emergence of this movie saw a shift from foreign movies to
Home Videos. Directed by Zeb Ejiro and produced by Okechukwu Ogunjiofor. Ngozi Ezeonu, Rita
Nzelu and others.
Bonus: South African Movies


2 . Most Wanted ( 1996) Produced by Dozie Eriobu and directed by Tunji Bamishigbin . Featuring
Regina Askia, Ibinabo Fiberisima and Ayo Adesanya along with Liz Benson , Antar Laniyan and
Genevieve Nnaji. In the movie , a group of unemployed ladies decide to disguised as men and
rob and the police was having a hard time tracking them down as they were on the lookout for
male robbers. When one of the girl ’ s falls in love with the investigating police officer , story
changed. The policeman later finds out that his lover is a member of the ‘Most Wanted’ criminal
gang.


1 . Living in Bondage
This movie is one of the oldest to be acted but the popularity it commanded after it ’s release
opened up Nollywood to the world. In the movie, Andy Okeke ( Kenneth Okonkwo ) killed his
wife and used her for rituals to become wealthy and most certainly, this came with
repercussions leading to his becoming mad .


Sauce
Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by eph12(m): 2:53pm On Jul 20, 2014
I still remember most of these movies but I think Full Moon and Silent Night should be in this list too.

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Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by Nobody: 3:58pm On Jul 20, 2014
The Last burial nko ?
Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by phantom(m): 10:53am On Jul 21, 2014
rattlesnake
violated
Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by MadCow1: 11:04am On Jul 21, 2014
OP...


There are too many Classic movies to list just these jor.. Me wey hate Nigerian Movies can still remember some of them llike;


1. Died Wretched.. Classic movie about a Man who died poor but was buried in an elaborate funeral service by his Son.

2. Rattle Snake.. Any list without rattlesnake is incomplete. 'Ahanna, Snake ka ibu'.

3. True Confession.. WIth my home girl Liz Benson.

4. Violated.. This should be in the top 5. WIth RMD and Ego Boyo (Hottest MILF ever).

5. Issakaba.. Another trully hot classic with Sam Dede

6. Brotherhood of Darkness.. Nigerias Alleged first Horror flick. grin

7. Taboo... One of Kenneth Okonkwos finest works with one of Nigerias best Soundtrack in a Movie ever; 'Obi Nwa nwe obi'mo.

......


Abeg the Movies to classify as Classic too plenty. For Comedy flicks, Movies like Yogo Pam-Pam.
Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by eph12(m): 5:28pm On Jul 21, 2014
Wow I just remembered Died Wretched! This movie has got to be the best Nigerian movie of all time.
Issakaba too was great.
Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by EmeraldJD: 3:05am On Jun 17, 2022
Just a night, Bruno and the law, Forever, Sakobi, Oracle, State of emergency.
Re: Top 10 Best Nigerian Nollywood Movies Of All Times!! by Jasonteague(m): 6:30pm On Jun 17, 2022
what about silent night
The prostitute
Vuga

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