Lagos Island, Nigeria

Lagos Island, 2007

Lagos Island and part of Lagos Harbour. Photograph taken by Benji Robertson, 2007. 

Yoruba Water Vessel

Yoruba Water Vessel

Water vessel, Yoruba peoples, Ekiti region, Nigeria, Early-late 20th century, Ceramic.

Courtesy, cliff1066™  (2008) by way of Wikimedia Commons.

Igbo Anklet

Igbo anklet

Anklet beaten from a solid brass bar of the type worn by Igbo women in Nigeria. Donated in 1922 by Mrs J Laurie to Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Courtesy of Pigsonthewing (own work), 2011.

Introduction

This guide provides a quick overview of Nigerian video films, popularly known as Nollywood videos and reputed to be the 3rd biggest industry in the world, preceded by U.S. (Hollywood) and India (Bollywood). Nollywood represents a renaissance for Nigeria's movie industry and attracts a growing audience not only within Nigeria, but also all over Africa, Europe and N. America, especially  in the African Diaspora. Nollywood videos are locally produced in Nigeria by Nigerian filmmakers with relatively limited resources and they are creating a phenomenal impact on West African popular culture, rapidly replacing foreign and multi-national media.
In addition to a list of of videos currently held in the Widener Library, the guide will also provide links to related sites containing criticism, reviews and cultural information for further research.

Titles - English

African tallest men. Story, Mike Enendu; screenplay, Tai Emeka Obasi; producer, Mike Enendu; director, Prince Emeka Ani. Lagos: distributed by Giant Merchants and Priced Penny, [2006].
African tallest men 2.

Alice, my first lady. Produced by Chinny Ahaneku. [Lagos]: distributed by O'King International, [2006].
Alice, my first lady 2.

All I have. Story, Okwui Eneowo; screen play, Akinlosotu Femi Despy; director, Ernest Obi. Lagos: Global Update Pictures, [2006].
All I have 2.

American boy. Directed by Samuel Nyamekye. Miracle Films

Beyond dreams. Story by Ifanyi Okparaeke & Ikechukwu Asika; produced by Izuchukwu Okeke; directed by Afam Okereke. [Nigeria]: Master-mind Productions, 2006.

Blazing heat. P. Collins Productions, 1st Prince Creations, and Divine Touch Productions; story by Digidi Donhill; screenplay, Chuks Obiorah; director, Chike Brian. Lagos: Divine Touch Productions, [2006].
Blazing heat 2.

Bloody eyes. Great King Productions; producer, O.G. Titus; director, Ifeanyi Azodo.  Lagos: [distributed by Izu T. Investment and Xtian Gold Production, [2006].
Bloody eyes 2.

The broken shield. Written by Ene Miltex Ogiri; producer, James Iria; director, Izu Ojukwu.   Lagos: Mauri Productions, [2006], 95 min.
The broken shield 2
. 95 min.

Chameleon. Story, Sunny Collins; screenplay, Afam Okereke; producer, Onyinyechi Sunny Collins; director, Afam Okereke. Lagos: Great Movies Ind., [2006].
Chameleon 2.

Consequences. Story, Nwafor Anayo; screenplay, Chucks Obiorah; producer, Nwafor Anayo; director, Andy Chukwu. Onitsha [Nigeria]: distributed by Annex Merchandise, 2006, 120 min.
Consequences 2. 120 min.

Costly mistake. Story, Magrete Mary; screenplay, Fina Peters; executive producer, Pius Emelionwu; director, Ugo Ugbor. Lagos: distributed by Future King Productions, [2006].
Costly mistake 2.

The cross I bear. A Moses Okenwa movie; story, Adaeze Miracle Okenwa; screenplay, Evans Orji Kalu, Dobious Oziwrigth; producer, Ogbonna Okenwa Moses; director, Dobious Oziwrigth. [Lagos, Nigeria]: Ada Dera Productions; Onitsha, [distributed by] NDSS & Co., Nig., [2005].
The cross I bear 2.

Crying angel. Producer, Kingsley Okereke; director, Adim Williams. [Nigeria]: distributed by Kidex Investment, [2000].
Crying angel 2.

Dance in the forest. Starsearch Communications Limited in conjunction with Worldwin Media Resources; story, Francis Agu, Helen Usenekong; screenplay, Francis Agu; producer, director, Francis Agu. Lagos: Atlantic Pictures, [2006], 180 min.
Dance in the forest 2. 180 min.

Dangerous blind man. [Nigeria]: Great King Productions.

Divided secret. Idumota-Lagos: Mega Movies..

Drug empire. Story, Enebeli Enebuwa; screenplay, Ejike Chinedu Obim; producer, Arinze Justin[e]; director, Nonso Emekakwue. Onitsha [Nigeria]: distributed by Justino Production, [2006].

Emotional blunder. Directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka; produced by Ibe Victor & Tony Oguguo. [Nigeria]: Kas-vid International presents Ahbu Ventures.

The evangelist. Produced by Chukwuemeka Nkwoji & Uche Nkwoji; directed by Olean Emmanuel. [Nigeria]: Global Update Pictures.

Evil finger. Story, screenplay, Chucks Okpala; producers, Ugo Emmanuel, Alex Okeke; director, Tchidi Chikere.  Onitsha [Nigeria]: Emmalex Associates, [2006].
Evil finger 2.

Exchange of power. Story, Arinze Egesimba; screenplay, Silver Ukasuon; producer, Arinze Egesimba; director, Chike Bryan. Lagos: Mega Movies Nig., [2006].
Exchange of power 2.

Eye of the gods. [Nigeria]: Prince Creation & Divine Touch Production.

Fears. Story, screenplay, Steve Ademuwagun; producer, Gbenga Akinbo; director, Kolade Kadeshprince. Lagos: Annex Merchandise, 2006, 120 min.
Fears 2.

Final point. Directed by Emeka Jonathan; produced by Ifeanyi Okonkwo. [Nigeria]: Kingdom-Gate Ventures presents Fortune Productions, 2006. 

Fishers of men. Story, screenplay, Ebereonwu; executive producers, Uloma Odunukwe, Azuka Odunukwe; director, Ebereonwu.  Lagos: Ulzee Nig. Ltd., [2005].
Fishers of men 2.

Forces of nature. Written & directed by Tchidi Chikere; produced by Gabriel Okey Okonkwo. [Nigeria]: O. Gabby Innovations, 2006.  

Fresh pain. Story, Ebere Ononibaku; screenplay, Reginald Ebere; producer, Ikenna Ajuba; director, Charles Inojie. Lagos. [2006].
Fresh pain 2.

Good news. Story, Sunday Ekegbo; screenplay, Reginald Ebere; producer, Cajetan Obi; director, Reginald Ebere. Lagos: Cobic Productions, [2006].
Good news 2.

The grand masters. Story, screenplay, Ikenna Amiekwe; additional screenplay, Tarila Thompson; producer, Ossy Okeke Jnr.; director, Tarila Thompson. Lagos: Ossy Affason Ind., [2006].
The grand masters 2.

Heaven's grace. Written & directed by Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi; produced by Edwin Oragwam. [Nigeria]: Deraco Productions. 

Heavy bondage. Produced by Tochukwu Prosper Egekwu; story, Tochukwu Prosper Egekwu; directed by Ugo Ugbor; screenplay, Bob Emmanuel Anosike, Phil Collins Okeiyi. Lagos: distributed by Deraco Productions, [2006].
Heavy bondage 2. [2006]

Heavy thunder: a true life story. A Theodore Anyanji picture; story, Theodore Anyanji; produced by Nnaemeka Okolo; written and directed by Theodore Anyanji. Idumota-Lagos, [Nigeria]: Emex Movies, [2003], 95 min.
Heavy thunder 2: a true story. 95 min.

Hidden secrets. Produced & written by Bella Ako; directed by Henry Ejeta. [Nigeria]: Don-Nkems Investment presents Rohan-Bell Productions.

Highstake. Story, Nwafor Anayo; screenplay, Chucks Obiorah; producer, Nwafor Anayo; director, Andy Chukwu. Lagos: Annex Merchandise.
Highstake 2.

His majesty. Story, Nnamdi Felix Ezeamaku; screenplay, Kabat Esosa-Egbon; producer, Nnamdi Ezeamaku; director, Sunday Nnajiude.  Onitsha, [Nigeria]: distributed by Zelex Nigeria, [2004].
His majesty 2.

Holy family. Story, Cajetan Obi; screenplay, Reginald Ebere; producer, Cajetan Obi, director, Reginald Ebere.  Lagos: Cobic Productions, 2006.
Holy family 2. 2006.

Holy oracle. Written & directed by Theodore Anyanji; produced by Nnaemeka Okolo.  [Nigeria]: Emex Movies, 2006.

Honey desire. Written & directed by Stanley Williams; produced by Ephraim Arinze. [Nigeria]: Hallmark Films, 2006.

I was wrong. A Frank Vaughan film; story conceived and written by Helen Ukpabio; producer, Helen Ukpabio; director, Frank O. Vaughan. Lagos, [Nigeria]: distributed by Liberty Films, 2004.

Jadon. Written & produced by Arinze Ezeanyaeche; directed by Michael Jaja. [Nigeria]: Nollywood Inspirations.

Johnbull & Rosekate. Director: Tchidi Chikere. P. Collins Productions.

The journalist. Story, Gabriel Njoku; screenplay, Obi Callys Obinali, Gabriel Njoku; producer, Cajetan Ugwuegbu; director, Obi Callys Obinali. Lagos: Ahbu Ventures. 95 min.
The journalist 2. 95 min.

Last confession. Story, Chinedu Ezeugwu; teleplay, Sunday Nnajiude, Joe Dudu; producer, Chinedu Ezeugwu; director, Sunday Nnajiude. Onitsha [Nigeria]: distributed by Edumaco Movies. 2005.

Light out. Story, screenplay, Nonso Ekene Okonkwo; producer, Sunday Uzondu; director, Nonso Ekene Okonkwo. Lagos: Sunec Movies Productions. 2006, 180 min.
Light out 2. 180 min.

Made in Cambridge. Produced & directed by Mac Collins Chidebe. Ossy Affason Ind. Nig., Ltd.

Magic cap. P. Collins Productions presents 1st Prince Creation & a Divine Touch Production, Nigeria.

Married for money. Story, Nnaemeka Okolo; screenplay, Chike Bryan; producer, Nnaemeka Okolo; directed by Chike Bryan. Lagos: Soul Video; distributed by Emex Movies, 2006, 180 min.

Married to the enemy. Classic Movies, Nigeria, 2006.

Mistakes in marriage. Story, Nnaemeka Okolo; screenplay, Chike Bryan; producer, Nnaemeka Okolo; director, Chike Bryan. Lagos: Emex Movies, 2006, 180 min.
Mistakes in marriage 2. 180 min.

My blood. Magic Movies Ind., Nigeria.

My heart your home. Story, John Nkeiruka Nwatu; screenplay, Afam Okereke, Tchidi Chikere; producer, John Nkeiruka Nwatu; director, Afam Okereke. Lagos: Great Future Production, 2006.
My heart your home 2. 2006.

My mother's decision. Prince Justine International, Nigeria.

My sister, my love. Written & directed by Afam Okereke; produced by Tony Nwatu. Nigeria: Great Future Productions & Great Entertainment Ltd., 2006.

My spirit man. Empro Video Links, Lagos, 2000.
My spirit man 2. 2000.

9 wives. Producer, Anayo Ezeugwu; director, Amayo Uzo Philips. Onitsha [Nigeria]: Ayo Industries, 2005, 90 min.
9 wives 2. 2005, 90 min.

Osuofia in London. Story/concept, Eloho Kingsley Ogoro; screenplay, Emeka Obiakonwa; producers, Kingsley Ogoro, Kola Munis; director, Kingsley Eloho Ogoro (Sir K). Nigeria: Ulzee Nig. Ltd., 2003, 105 min.
Osuofia in London 2. 2003, 84 min.

Pains of the heart. Directed by Chuks Mordi; original story, Kelechi Ezeugo; screen play, Chuks Obiora; producer, Nwachukwu Anaruagu. Lagos: Eagle Movies International, 2006.
Pains of the heart 2.

Promise and fail. Directed by Tarila Thompson. Lagos, [Nigeria]: distributed by Elonel International Ltd., 2004.
Promise and fail 2.

Recharge card. Story, screenplay, Amayo Uzo Philips; producer, Martins Onyebuchi; director, Amayo Uzo Phil[i]ps. [Lagos]: distributed by Onye-Eze Holdings, 2006.
Recharge card 2.

Return of Beyonce. Director: Frank Raja Arase. Venus Film Production.

Rings of fire. Master-mind Production, Nigeria. 

Romeo. Story, Uchenna Okafor; screen-play, Micheal Chukwu, William Charles Agbo; producer, Uchenna Okafor ; director, Willian Charles Agbo. Lagos: Uche-Link Movies Int'l, 2006.
Romeo 2.

Save a soul. Written by Thabo Seko; produced by Kaycee Oguejiofor; directed by Elvis Chucks.  [Nigeria]: Filmark Productions.

Saviour. Producers, Alex Okeke, Ugo Emmanuel; director, Ebereonwu. Onitsha [Nigeria]: Emmalex Associates, 2006.
Saviour 2. 2006.

Serious issue. Story, screenplay by Elochukwu Fidelis; producer, director, Elochukwu Fidelis. Lagos: Eagle Movies International, 2006.
Serious issue 2. 2006.

Sins of the flesh. Produced by Gab Okey Okonkwo; written & directed by Tchidi Chikere.  [Nigeria]: P. Collins Productions, 2005.

Sting. Produced & directed by Charles Okafor. [Nigeria]: Great Movies Ind.

Store keeper. Produced by Kingsley Ukaegwu; directed by Ifeanyi Ogbonna. [Nigeria]: Global Update Pictures, 2006.  

Strange love. Written by Albert Obed and Chirs Okenwa; produced by Uzor Nwozu; directed by Theodore Anyanji. [Nigeria]: Guniks Investment.

Supremacy. Story, Nwafor Anayo; screen play, Chuks Obiorah; director, Andy Amenechi. Onitsha, [Nigeria]: distributed by Annex Merchandise, 2006.
Supremacy 2. 2006.

To love & live again. Story, Sunny Collins; screen play, Queen Nzegwu; producer, Onyinyechi Sunny Collins; director, Ifeanyi Azodo. Lagos: Great Movies Ind., 2006.
To love & live again 2. 2006.

Total control. Story, Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche; screenplay, Chuks Obiora; producer, Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche; director, Michael Jaja. Idumota-Lagos [Nigeria]: OJ International, 2006.

Touch my heart. Produced by Uzo Nwosu & Joyce Kalu; directed by Ekenna Udo Igwe. [Nigeria]: Guniks Investment.     

'U' general. Produced by Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche; directed by Andy Chukwu. [Nigeria]: O.J. Productions, 2006.

Upside down. Written & directed by Chike Bryan; produced by Samuel Aghanti. [Nigeria]: Great Favour Production.

Under the sky. Gold Pictures, Nigeria. 

War game. Story by Sylvester Obadigie; screenplay, Obi Callys Obinali, Patrick Kene Igbodike; producer, Sylvester Obadigie; directed by Obi Callys Obinali. Lagos: Simony International, 2006.
War game 2. 2006.
War game 3. 2006.

Wedding gift. Story, Sunny Collins; screenplay, Afam Okereke; producer, Sunny Collins; director, Afam Okereke. Lagos: Great Movies Ind., 2006.
Wedding gift 2. 2006.

Without apology. Directed by Chuks Michael; produced by Stephen Anozie. [Nigeria]: Simony International presents Best Life Production, 2006. 

Women of faith. Produced by Onyinye Gabriel; directed by Afam Okereke. [Nigeria]: Great  Movies & Ss. John & Paul Catholic Church (Onitsha).

Women's cot. A John Nkeiruka production; directed by Dickson Iroegbu. Idumota-Lagos [Nigeria]: Great Future Productions, [2005].
Women's cot 2. [2005].
Women's cot 3. [2005].

Yellow fever: back to land. Director: Moses Ebere. Be Good & Iyke Merchandise.


 

Titles - Igbo

Mammy Water: in search of the water spirits in Nigeria. A co-production by Tandem Film & Sabine Jell-Bahlsen; written & directed by Sabine Jell-Bahlsen. 2009.

Nwa teacher. Hallmark Films International. ( 1. Okoro na agboho -- 2. Mr. Lecturer)

Onye-eze (Okwa igbugo ozu). Directed by Sunny Collins. Great Movies Ind.

Owu: Chidi joins the Okoroshi secret society. Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film, Göttingen. 2009.

Titles - Yoruba

Aajo ara mi ni mo se. Produced by Shina Bankole; directed by Yomi Fash-Lanso. Lagos: Almaroof Standard Investment.

Àdéhùn ọba: an epic movie. Written & produced by Musibau Raheem. [Lagos]: Quality Picture, in conjunction with Abisogun Film Productions.

Adejare. Written & produced by Adebayo Olasoju; directed by Tunde Olaoye. Lagos: Ola-Oye Global Concept & May 31st Concept.

Adigun olori ọdọ. Written & produced Muyideen Oladapo; directed by Ibrahim Shatta. Lagos: Lady Prince Film Production, in conjuntion with Dapson One Film Production, 2006.  

Afẹfẹ ti fẹ... .  Written by Tajudeen Gbadamosi , produced by Yinka Quadri & Tajudeen Gbadamosi; directed by Jide Kosoko. [Nigeria]: Yinka Quadri Production, in conjunction with Tagmos Production, 2005.  

Afi kin l'owo. Written & produced by Jimoh Adcagbo; directed by Sunday Ogunpehin. Idumota-Lagos: KSA, in association with Zaijim Films, 2006.  

Afitimbaku. Written, produced & directed by Rafiu Balogun. [Lagos]: Baba Balogun Productions, 2005.

Agẹshinkólé. Markmedia & Golddiggers Picture, Lagos.

Agbẹbi: the mid-wife. Written & produced Bukola Babalola; directed by Yemi Amodu. Nigeria: Alawaye Ventures, 2006.

Agbefo. Written & produced by Funke Akindele; directed by Abbey Lanre. Lagos: Olasco Films & Record International presents a Scene One Production.

Aja to'n lepa ẹkun. Produced & directed by Nojeem Adisa. Idumota-Lagos: Emma Films International, 2006.

Ajebi mamo leniyan. Written & produced by Modupe Johnson; directed by Saidi Balogun. Lagos: Citizen Entertainment presents Faliwerepe Films Production, 2006. 

Akoba. Written & produced by Adeyinka Junik & Gabriel Faruk; directed by Dada Bayowa. Idumota-Lagos: Asiri Video Mart and Gabson Adexking Films.

Akukubi. Arakangudu Films; GBÉ. Lagos: distributed by Epsalum Productions, [200u?] 

Alabaku. Written & produced by Ganiu  Edun; directed by Lukmon Olumole. Lagos: Dany Films International.

Alajota = Dangerous exposure. Written & produced by Toyin Aimakhu; directed by Yomi Fash Lanso. Lagos: Toyin Aimakhu Films Productions and Mercury Pictures.

Alẹ iranti. Olubori Films; written by Funmi Odukomaya; produced by Kayode Olubori. Lagos: distributed by Isolak Ventures, [2006].

Aloku oyinbo. Written, directed & produced by Bolaji Amusan. Lagos: Standard Motion Picture, in conjunction with Mr. Latin Film Productions, 2006. 

Aniya l'ọrun. Written & produced by Awofe Afolayan Ebony; directed by Awofe Afolayan & Don  Richard. Lagos: Isolak Ventures, in conjunction with Awofe Films.

Amin. Written & produced by Ade Adele (Iawori); directed by Ade Adele (Iawori). Yaba-Lagos [Nigeria]: Afeezco Films International, 2005.
Amin 2. 2005.

Apesin. Written & produced by Adebayo Tijani; directed by Muyiwa Ademola. Idumota-Lagos: Epsalum Productions, 2006.

Àrobá:fable. Written & produced by Lukman Raji; directed by Ibrahim Chatta. Lagos: The Leed Music, in conjunction with Busy Brain Concept.

Arọbi. Produced by Hakeem Kosoko; directed by Waheed Ijaduade. [Lagos] Hakeem Kosoko Films, in conjunction with Segmos Films, 2006. 

Àsále. Written, produced and directed by Murphy Odejide. Idumota-Lagos: Sunlight Pictures, in conjunctions with Impressions Inc. 

Aseju afobaje. Written by Kamaldeen Saba Radikal; produced by Olubukola Adegunloye; directed by Taiwo Ishola. Lagos: Isolak Ventures.

Asirimibo. Story, Lanre Bamson; screenplay, Bose Oshin; producer/director, Kolade Kadeshprince. Lagos: distributed by Bamson Global, 2006, 120 min.

Atẹ gagara. Written & produced by Kareem Adepoju; directed by Ayo Olutemi & Kareem Adepoju. Lagos: Baba Wande Films Production, 2006.

Atelewo ẹni. Written & produced by Murphy Afolabi; directed by Ibrahim Shatta. Idumota-Lagos [Nigeria]: Adesqueen Ventures and Fatuns Productions, 2005.
Atelewo ẹni 2. 2005.

Atiwaye ẹni. Written & produced by Lukman Raji; directed by Murphy Afolabi. Lagos: Isolak Ventures International & Raolak Films Production 2006.  

Atofarati. Written by Joshua Eferewo; produced by Alayande Rasheed; directed by Jare Adeniregun. Idumota-Lagos: Uncle Demo Films Productions, in conjunction with Mobil Art Communication, 2006.  

Aya mi: my wife. Written & produced by Femi Adio Wonder; directed by Afeez Abiodun. Idumota-Lagos: Femi Adio Film Productions, 2006.

Aye ète. Written & produced by Olawale Famurewa; directed by Afeez Abiodun. Idumota-Lagos: Isolak Ventures, presents Legacy Films Concept.

Aye lose'la. Written & produced by Oluyemi Ajijola. Idumota-Lagos: Tajim & Associates, in conjuntion with Aditu Baba Ewew Entertainment.

Aye opo. Written & produced by Adesanya Adeshina; directed by Rasaki Aberuagba. Lagos: Latmu Film International & Great Value Films Production.

Ayọtunde. A film by Shina Ayo Oyinlola. Lagos, [Nigeria]: distributed by Gemini Films & Marketing, [2004?] 

Baba alata. Written & produced by Niyi Azeez; screen play, S.I. Ola; directed by S.I. Ola. Lagos: Supreme Communications; distributed by Prime Pictures, 2006, 105 min.

Bẹshin ba dani. Written & produced by Tunde Aloba; directed by Saidi Lawal. [Lagos]: Peace Entertainment, in conjunction with Ola-Oye Global Concept, 2006.

Dáhùnsi. Produced & directed by Wale Gold; written by Lanre Balogun & Kayode Oyekan. Idumota-Lagos: Excellent Movie & Music & Wale Gold Productions, 2006.

Dápadà:the benefit, the problems and the consequences. Written & produced by Odunlade Adekola; directed by Waheed Ijaduade. Idumota-Lagos: Toymax Films Holdings and Odun Ade Film Production.

Egbinrin ọtẹ: an epic movie. Written & produced by Toyosi Adesanya; directed by Sikiru Adeshina.  Lagos: Tajim & Associates.

Esu masemi. Written, directed & produced by Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi. [Nigeria]: Bright Future Film International and Lasun Ray Productions, 2005. 
See also: Èsù, the invisible foe of man

Esuru. Written & produced by Olufemi Odunayo; directed by Kule Afod. Idumota-Lagos: Isolak Ventures International and Capricorn Motion Pictures.

Edun ara. Written & produced by Modupe Johnson; directed by Femi Fadeyi. Lagos: Fali Werepe Film Productions, in conjunction with Corporate Pictures, 2006.

Efunsetan Aniwura: Iyalode of Ibadan. Directed by Tunde Kelani; screenplay, Akinwumi Isola. Lagos, Nigeria: Golden Link Productions & Communications, 2005, 110 min.

Ẹgberún kan: (1000 Naira). Written & produced by Bolatito Folarin; directed by Sunday Ossai. Lagos: Ajeje Films International, in conjunction with Bolatito Forlarin Films Empire, 2006.   

Ẹjẹ ibale. Written by Dimeji Adejumo; directed by Olumide Adedeji; produced by Folshade Jubril. Ibadan: distributed by Jimag Films Production, [2006?], 90 min.

Eje ọrìsà. Idumota-Lagos: Gaboye Film International, in conjunction with Morakinyo Adesina Production.

Ẹkun abiyamọ. written & produced by Abayomi Ajayi; directed by Rasaq Aberuagba. Idumota-Lagos: Ola-oye Global Concept presents Sologas Film Productions, 2006.

Ẹlulu tofaojo: a great mistake. Written & produced by Kayode Olabaji & Sesan Olabaji; directed by Olumide Adebayo. Lagos: Leed Music, in conjunction with Mega Vision Inc., 2006.

Ẹnu kan. Written & produced by Gbadebo Adekitan. Idumota-Lagos: Kattoye Film Productions and De Dongi Film Productions, 2006.  

Ẹrin (Laugh). Written & produced by Tunde Akinyo; directed by Adebayo Tijani & Tunde Akinyo.  [Lagos]: Afasco Global Pictures, in conjuntion with Babatunde Akinyo, 2006.

Ẹtà. Written & produced by Tayo Odueke; directed by Kunle Afod. Lagos: Toymax Films Holding and Honey Drop Motion Pictures, 2006.  

Fabunmi oke imesi. Buk-Dam Fad, Idumota-Lagos.

Fẹlẹlẹ. Written by Sesan Folorunsho; produced & directed by Bakare Adeoye. Lagos: God's Will Entertainment presents Bakky Adeoye Films Productions.

Gbara ahọn (Power of tongue). Written & produced by Anthony O. Ogundimu; directed by Olutunde A. Ogundimu. Lagos: Tajim & Associates.

Idamu dokita. Written & produced by Kareem Adepoju; directed by Oluwole Adedeji. Idumota-Lagos: Baba Wande Films, in conjunction with T.J. Olaoluwa Commercial Enterprises, 2006.

Ìfà. Written & produced by Kunle Ogunmola. Idumota-Lagos: Tajim & Assoc.
See also: Yoruba ethics and metaphysics ; Ifá: a complete divination ; Ifá: the custodian of destinyIfá will mend our broken worldIfa divination ; Iwe Ifa Orunmila

Igi owo. Written & directed by Muyiwa Ademola; produced by Nuhu Amoo Jubril. Lagos: Naj Investment Entertainment, 2006.

Igi wọrọkọ. Produced by Tayo Ogunlade; directed by Antar Laniyan. Idumota-Lagos, Nigeria: Alpha Fortune Video.

Ìgbàgbo? Directed by Saidi Balogun. Mustoy Films.

Igbako ẹsan (The critical moment). Written & produced by Iyabo Ojo; directed by Lasun Ray. Lagos: Iyabo Ojo Films Production and Corporate Pictures, 2006. 

Igbekun abo. Written by Victor Adedeji; produced by Linda Adedeji; directed by Femi Fadeyi. Lagos: Isolak Ventures, presents Marvellous Film Productions.  

Ikoro aye. Written, directed & produced by Kunle Afod. Lagos: Toymax Films Holdings & Kunle Afod Films Blossom Vision.

Ilẹkun oore. Written & produced by Olusoji Taiwo; directed by Kunle Afod. Lagos: Smallworld Productions, in conjunction with Omo Banke Motion Pictures.

Ire ayé mi. Story, Wemimo Olu Paul; screenplay, Akin Olayiwola; producer/director, Wemimo Olu Paul. Lagos: Wemimo Films, 2006, 150 min.

Ire nwami nitemi. Written & produced by Alesh Onilegbale Rilwan; directed by Abiodun Olanrewaju. Lagos: Corporate Pictures & Alesh Films Concept, 2006.

Iwa pẹlẹ. Written & produced by Tope Bali; directed by Bayo Tijani. Lagos: Corporate Pictures & Tope Bali Films Production, 2006. 

Iya kini mose. Written, produced & directed Wasiu Adeyanju. Lagos: Latmus Film International & De-way Film Productions, 2006.

Iya ni koko. Written, produced & directed by Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi. Lagos: Afasco Global Pictures, in conjunction with Lasun Ray Film Productions.

Iyawo (Wife). Written & produced by Ronke Ojo; directed by Abbey Lanre. Lagos: Olasco Films & Records International.

Iyawo panda. Mercury Pictures, Lagos. 

Iyawo ojiji. Written & directed by Hakeem Alimi; produced by Toyin Afolayan. Lagos: Mighty Films International, 2005.  

Jagunmólú. Written & produced by Shina Ojekunle; directed by Musibau Raheem. Lagos: Gaboye  Film International presents Ategbesun Films.

Jẹgudujera. Written & produced by Bola Adentire; directed by Ayo Oluyemi. Lagos: Ola-oye Global Concept, 2006.  

Jombo. Written & produced by Binta Ayo Mogaji-Dabo; director, Jibola Dabo; screenplay, Binta Ayo Mogaji-Dabo, Jibola Dabo. Lagos: distributed by High-Waves Video, 2005, 101 min.
Jombo 2. 2006, 101 min.

Kòseégbé. Akinwumi Isola; produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. [Nigeria]: Mainframe Film and Television Productions, 2002.

Kòséfowórà. Produced & directed by Tajudeen Mobolaji. [Lagos]: Legend Pictures, in conjunction with Arotambo Films, 2006.

Kosemani lowo: get rich now or die wretched. Written, produced & directed by Mustapha Bakry. [Lagos]: Millenium Films and Mubak Creative Presentation, 2006.

Kọkọrọ ola. Written & produced by Lola Mogbojuri; directed by Adebayo Tijani. [Nigeria]: Bamson Global Company presents Ewatomi Films.

MTN = Mama timo ni. Written, directed & produced by Saliu Gbolagade. Lagos: Rasrab Movies with Sunshine Caucus.

Maje n'pofo. Written & produced by Saluwudeen Yusuf; directed by Oluwole Adedeji. Lagos: Alawaye Ventures presents Abath Films, 2006.

Makomi. Written & produced by Faithia Balogun; directed by Adebayo Tijani. Idumota-Lagos: Epsalum Productions.

Maku. Written & produced by Funke Akindele; directed by Abbey Lanre. Lagos: Olasco Films & Record International presents a Scene One Production.

Mase magbe. Produced by Femi Davies; directed by Yomi Fash-Lanso. Idumota-Lagos: Personal Reflections.com, in conjunction with Lagos Television.

Mogbede. Produced & directed by Kayode Olubori. Idumota-Lagos: Citizen Enterntainment & Olubori Films, 2006.

Nkan ẹlẹgẹ. Director, Waheed Ijaduade. Lagos [Nigeria]: Zentury Pictures, 2004.  

Ó le kú 1. Director, Tunde Kelani. Oshodi, [Nigeria]: distributed by Mainframe Film and Television Productions, 2002.
Ó le kú part 2.  
Note: based on Akinwumi Isola's book of same title.

Obi. Written & produced by Akeem Alimi. Lagos: Adio Films International presents Alimak Film Productions.

Ofin kọkanla. Written, produced by Yinka Sam-Aina; directed by Kunle Afodunrin; screen play by Tope Idowu, Tosin Alesinloye. Idumota-Lagos [Nigeria]: Legend Pictures Ltd., 2005.  
Ofin kọkanla. Part 2. 2005.  

Ohun ti mofẹ. Producer, Chizoba Samboye; director, Dare Adebulugbe. Lagos: distributed by Courage Pictures, 2006, 125 min.

Òkò-àsá: the eagle's stone. Written & produced by Isiaka Arogundade; directed by Muyideen Sasiliu. Ikorodu-Lagos: Almaroof Standard Investment.

Okọ sisọ: unspeakable. Written & produced by Abimbola Wasiu; directed by Mustapha Bakare & Abimbola Wasiu. Lagos: Romoke Adunbarin Films presents Omojoju Films Production.

Okun ẹmi. Written, produced & directed by Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi. Lagos: Toymax Films Holding & Lasun Ray Film Productions.

Okun kan. Written & produced by Kazeem Seidu; directed by Kolade Kadeshprince. Lagos: Hephzibah Films Production, 2006.

Okuta ẹla. Written & produced by Akinyemi Olaiya; directed by Razaq Olayiwola. [Nigeria]: Epsalum Productions, in conjunction with Akinyemi Olaiya Films, 2006.  

Olè ọkan. Mercury Pictures and Dabos Films International, Lagos.

Omidan. Corporate Pictures, in conjunction with Iyabo Ojo Films, Lagos.

Orí. Story, Muyiwa Ademola; screenplay, Adebayo Tijani, Muyiwa Ademola; directors, Rasheed Yusuf, Muyiwa Ademola. Lagos, [Nigeria]: Epsalum Productions, 2004.

Orukọ rere. Produced by Kingsley Osabanumonu; written & directed by Oluwole Adedeji  (Lasigun) Ehizojie Lucky. Idumota-Lagos: Small World Productions, 2006.

Osika ibamo. Produced by Muritala Busari Gbolahan; directed by Tunde Popoola. Idumota-Lagos: Peace Mother Marketing Agency presents Odis Films Production.

Ofo masemi... = Loss. Written, produced & directed by Lasun Ray. Lagos: Toymax Films Holding, in conjunction with Lasun Ray Film Productions, 2006.  

Ọgbẹ = Wound.  Written & produced by Rammy Shittabey; directed by Taiwo Isola. Lagos: Tajim & Associates, in conjunction with Shittabey Films Productions.

Ojo abuku. Written, produced & directed by Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi. Lagos: Toymax Films Holding.

Ọkọ mi. Written & produced by Toyosi Adesanya; directed by Sikiru Adesina. [Lagos]: Isolak Ventures International, 2006.

Ọládọjà. Written by Funmi Aluko; produced by Laide Bakare; directed by Taiwo Oduala. Idumota-Lagos: Dee One Productions, 2005.  

Oloja okunrin: mission impossible. Waheed Ijaduade Films Productions and Corporate Pictures, Idumota-Lagos.

Ọlọkada ibojì = Graveyard okada man. Director: Waheed Ijaduade. Idumota-Lagos, Nigeria: Gemini Films.

Ọlọkọ mẹsan. Written & produced by Sesan Adio ; directed by Taiwo Adeshina. Lagos: Ejide Films Production, 2004. 

Ọmọ bashọrun. Written & directed by Muyideen Oladapo; directed by Ibrahim Chatta. Lagos, Nigeria: Bamson Global Company: Dapson One Films & Record.

Ọmo dára o' dẹjọ: no king as God. Written & directed by Sikiru Adeshina. [Lagos]: Legend Pictures.

Omo elénìyàn. Written & produced by Isiaka Towose; directed by Oluwole Adedeji. Lagos, [Nigeria]; distributed by Ola-Oye Ventures, [2003].

Ọmọ jayejaye. Produced & directed by Daniel Ademinokan; story by Ifeoma Okeke. Lagos: Epsalum Productions, 2006. 

Ọmọ iya kan naa. Written & produced by Sunday Soyinka; directed by Oluwale Adedeji. [Lagos?]: Mayowa Films Production, 2005.

Ọmọ iya mi. Written & produced by Lukman Raji; directed by Ibrahim Chatta. Lagos: Adesqueen Ventures & Raolak Films, 2006.

Ọmọ jayejaye. Produced & directed by Daniel Ademinokan; story by Ifeoma Okeke. Lagos: Epsalum Productions, 2006.

Ọmọ mi ko gbọdọku. Written, produced & directed by Akeem Alimi. Lagos: Alamark Film Productions, in conjunction with Mama Francis Ventures, 2006.

Ọmọ 'nú ọká. Directed by Tajudeen Mobolaji; produced by Princess Adebisi Okunuga. [Lagos]: Yommy Kalssic Concept presents Dammy Film Production, 2005.

Ọmọ talaka. Written & produced by Taiwo Hassan; directed by Abiodun Olanrewaju. Lagos: Ogogo Film Productions and Epsalom Productions, 2005.

Ọmọ ti motọ. Written, produced & directed by Rasheed Yusuf. Lagos: Bolakale Film Productions, in conjuntions with KDJ Motion Picture, 2006.

Ọmọ wọnuọla. Written & produced by Toyosi Adesanya; screenplay by Wasiu Alabi ... [et al.]. Idumota-Lagos: Legend Pictures Ltd, with Wisdon Studios.

Orekemulero. Written by Sesan Folorunso; produced & directed by Bakare Adeoye. Idumota-Lagos: Millenium Films.

Orọ ẹnu. Written & produced by Gbolahan Alabi; directed by Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi. Lagos: Easy-way Pictures, 2006.

Ọsan doru. Written & produced by Moses Adeyemo; directed by Kule Afod. Idumota-Lagos: Rasrab Films, with Mosco Films Production.  

Síkírátù sindódó. Olukotan, Yemi Sonde [producer]; agbohunsile, Waheed Ijaduade [director]. Lagos: distributed by Mercury Pictures; Corporate Pictures, [2004].

Sugbọn kan. Written, produced & directed by Wale Oguntusa. Lagos: Precious Stone Films Production, in conjunction with Wale Ogun's Production, 2006.

Tinú-ọlá. Written & produced by Foluke Daramola Shobowale; directed by Jare Adeniregun. Lagos: Agboye Entertainment, in conjunction with Dolphin Entertainment, 2006.

Tọkọ taya. Written & produced by Kolade Alabi; directed by Simi Opeoluwa. Lagos: Flash Communications, 2006.

Wakati Mẹta. Produced by Wale Lawal; directed by Bayo Tijani. Idumota-Lagos: Legend Pictures Ltd., in conjunction with Zoomcam Production, 2006.

Wọn yọ si: spice it up. Written & produced by Olalekan Ojo; directed by Say'd Lawal. Lagos: African Spirit Entertainment, in conjunction with Adesqueen International, 2006.

Wundia (the spinster). Screenplay, Bose Oshin; producer, Gbenga Akinbo; director, Kolade Kadesh Prince. Lagos: Golf Entertainment; [distributed by] Glory Home Video, 2006, 75 min.

Wura l'obinrin. Written & produced by Ronke Jamolaya; directed by Akeem Alimi. Lagos: Afasco Global Pictures, in conjunction with Kay Network Media, 2006.

 

Titles - Other

Bassey Okpo-ebot: the daughter of He-goat. Asakawak Mbang Productions; story, Emmanuel Eyo; screenplay, Kutee Obeten, Emmanuel Eto; producers, Emmanuel Eto, Victoria Negen; director, Kadimo Oqua. Calabar: distributed by Branny Video, [between 1987 and 2005]    

Coming to Ghana. Directed by Bob Smith, Jr. R.A.P. Film. (Videodisc 2 has title: U gotta go home)

Library Resources

Adeiza, S. (1994). Cradle of film: landmarks of the Nigerian Film Corporation 1. Jos, [Nigeria]: NFC.

Armes, Roy. (2008). Dictionary of African filmmakers. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

Balogun, F. (1987). The cinema in Nigeria. Enugu, Anambra State, Nigeria: Delta of Nigeria.

Barrot, P. (2005). Nollywood: le phénomène vidéo au Nigeria. Paris: Harmattan. 

Ekwuazi, H. (1991). Film in Nigeria. Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Film Corporation.

(1993) Film & video (Jos, Nigeria). Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Film Corp.  

Haynes, J. (2000). Nigerian video films. Athens: Ohio University Center for International Studies.    

Ogunleye, F. (2003). African video film today. Manzini: Academic Publishers. 

Okome and Haynes. (1995). Cinema and social change in West Africa. Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria: Nigerian Film Corp.

Sacchi and Caputo. (2007). This is Nollywood. Eureka Film Productions and the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University. [San Francisco]: California Newsreel. 1 videodisc (56 min.)

Shehu and Nasidi. (1992). No--not Hollywood: essays & speeches of Brendan Shehu. Jos, Nigeria: Nigerian Film Corp.

Tcheuyap, A, et al. (2005). Cinema and social discourse in Cameroon. Bayreuth, Germany: Thielmann & Breitinger.

Interviews and Reviews

Note:The accuracy, authority, currency and bias of the resources cited below are neither guaranteed nor endorsed, but you may find the information provided useful for your research.

Barlet, Olivier (July 2003). "Is the Nigerian home video model exportable?" Africultures, 2003. Reposted in Nigerian Movies: http://nigeriamovies.net/exportable.htm

Barlet, Olivier (July 2006). Nigeria: la vidéo rêve d'oscars à Lagos.
http://www.africultures.com/index.asp?menu=affiche_article&no=4534

Berger, Paul (Feb. 2009). The other Tinseltown.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/nyregion/thecity/22noll.html