List of Nigerian films of 2022
This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2022.
2022
[edit]January–March
[edit]| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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| J A N U A R Y |
1 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | John Demps | Funke Akindele-Bello | Comedy | Released on Netflix | [1] |
| 7 | Over Her Dead Body | Sola Osofisan | Nse Ikpe Etim
Binta Ayo Mogaji Uche Mac-Auley Patrick ‘Rico Swavey’ Fakoya Gregory Ojefua |
Comedy drama | [2][3] | ||
| 21 | Juju Stories | C.J. ObasiAbba Makama
Michael Omonua |
Paul Utomi
Michael Ejoor |
A three-part anthology film
First premiered at the 2021 edition of the Locarno Film Festival |
[4][5] | ||
| 28 | Dinner At My Place | Kevin Apaa | Timini Egbuson | Romantic comedy | [3] | ||
| F E B R U A R Y |
2 | Head Over Bills | Dabby Chimere | Shaffy Bello
Racheal Okonkwo Mofe Duncan |
Romantic drama | [6] | |
| M A R C H |
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April–June
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| A P R I L |
8 | King of Thieves (Ogundabede) | Adebayo Tijani and
Tope Adebayo Salami |
Toyin Abraham Femi Adebayo Salami Odunlade Adekola Ibrahim Chatta Adedimeji Lateef |
Drama | Epic about mythical Yoruba character Odu Ogunda Ogbe also known as Ogundabede | [7] |
| 15 | The Blood Covenant | Fiyin Gambo | Tobi Bakre Shawn Faqua Uzor Arukwe Erica Nlewedim Alexx Ekubo |
Coproduction between FilmOne and Inkblot Productions | [8] | ||
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| J U N E |
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July–September
[edit]| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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| J U L Y |
22 | Tiger's Tail | Uyoyou Adia | Alexx EkuboNatacha AkideAkintoba Adeoluwa | [9] | ||
| 29 | Hey You | Uyoyou Adia | Timini EgbusonEfe Irele
Rotimi Salami Tope Olowoniyan |
Romantic comedy | Produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi | [10][9] | |
| A U G U S T |
5 | Sista | Biodun Stephen | Kehinde Bankole
Bisola Aiyeola Deyemi Okanlawon |
[9] | ||
| The Set Up 2 | Naz Onuzo | Adesua EtomiNancy Isime
Kehinde Bankole |
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| S E P T E M B E |
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| Anikulapo | Kunle Afolayan | ||||||
October–December
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| O C T O B E R |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (7 December 2021). "'Chief Daddy 2' gets official release date". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "New movie, Over Her Dead Body, premieres January 7th in cinemas". Businessday NG. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ a b Bammeke, Ifeoluwa (11 February 2022). "Top 5 Highest-Grossing Nigerian Movies In January". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (24 December 2021). "'Juju Stories' lands 2022 Nigerian theatrical release". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Anthology film 'Juju Stories' to world premiere at Locarno Film Festival". Pulse Nigeria. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "HEAD OVER BILLS hits nationwide cinemas February 4, 2022". Vanguard News. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2 March 2022). "Watch Femi Adebayo Salami, Toyin Abraham in the official trailer for 'King of Thieves' (Ogundabede)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (4 March 2022). "Inkblot set to debut new thriller 'The Blood Covenant'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "8 Nigerian Movies and TV Shows Coming Soon to Your Screens - Afrocritik". 21 July 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill partner Adia for Hey You". The Nation Newspaper. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.