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Area Boys
Area Boys (2007)
, 27minutes
Origin Nigeria

Having grown up in a world where corruption and greed override all else, lifelong friends Bode and Obi decide to cut their ties with their boss (Dele) and form their own partnership to escape from the corruption that surrounds them. But their plans backfire before they begin when they decide to invade Dele’s turf and he finds out about it. The friends flee from the city and Dele’s henchmen, discovering the true value of friendship.
Arugbá
Arugbá (2008)
, 1h35
Origin Nigeria

Adetutu faces many responsibilities. She must juggle her role as Arugba (the virgin) in the annual community festival with her studies at the university. She must also care for an ailing and grieving friend. Other plot points include Adejare, a demanding king, Adetutu's blossoming musical career, and her growing fondness for a gifted artist named Makinwa which places a strain on Adutu's relationship with the other members of her all female musical group.
Being Mrs Elliot
Being Mrs Elliot (2014)

Directed by Omoni Oboli
Origin Nigeria
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Majid Michel, Omoni Oboli, Sylvia Oluchy

À la suite d'un accident de voiture, une citadine bafouée se retrouve à vivre la vie d'une villageoise troublée dont elle partageait le taxi, et vice-versa.
Black November
Black November (2012)
, 1h35
Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Films set in Africa, Environmental films, Politique, Political films
Actors Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Mickey Rourke, Mbong Amata, Kim Basinger, Sarah Wayne Callies, Vivica A. Fox

The film opens in a Warri prison in the Niger Delta where a noose is being set up to hang Ebiere (Mbong Amata). It switches to Los Angeles, California; Tom Hudson (Mickey Rourke), CEO of Western Oil is kidnapped on his way to the airport by a movement group tagged "United People's Front for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta People of Nigeria". The kidnap is carried out by Tamuno (Enyinna Nwigwe - the leader of the movement, Timi (Wyclef Jean), Opuwei (Akon), Timi (Razaaq Adoti) and Pere (Robert Peters) after orchestrating an accident near the second street tunnel. Also kidnapped is a reporter, Kristy (Kim Basinger) and her cameraman. Tom Hudson, his wife (Kristin Peterson) and Kristy, together with several others at the accident scene are captured and held hostage within this tunnel which has already been closed off on both sides by the group. Seven hours, no communication is heard from the tunnel - the police, the anti-terrorism unit and the general public have no idea who the "terrorists" are or what they want. Meanwhile in the tunnel, Tamuno tells Tom that they are in Los Angeles to save Ebiere and declares that if Ebiere is eventually hung in Nigeria, then the "truly guilty" ones should go with her. He releases the women and children and instructs Kristy to record what is happening in the tunnel.
Blood Sister
Blood Sister (2002)
, 2h56
Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama
Actors Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Patience Ozokwor, Oge Okoye

C'est l'histoire de deux sœurs dont au nom d'Esther la cadette et l'autre au nom de Gloria l'aînée. Depuis la mort de leur père, elles vivent sous le toit de leur mère. Esther haie sa grande sœur et cherche toujours à lui manquer de respect à l'école ou à la maison. Elle fonde parfois des propos mensongères à l'égard de sa sœur mais Gloria aime vraiment sa petite sœur.
Broken
Broken (2013)

Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama
Actors Nse Ikpe Etim, Kalu Ikeagwu

The film starts with Samuel Gabriel (Iyke Adiele) falling into the trap of Police-men while trying to sell hard drugs. He tried escaping but was ambushed by several of them. His interrogation at the police station was aborted when the interrogating officer was being blackmailed by his guardian for violating his fundamental human rights some years ago as a minor, After his release he was informed that his sister Emmanuella (Tehilia Adiele) was alive but with a mental condition and asthma. He visited her at the asylum and after much persuasion and assurance he was eventually allowed to take her home.
Confusion Na Wa
Confusion Na Wa (2013)
, 1h45
Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama, Comedy, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Rape in fiction, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Ramsey Nouah, OC Ukeje, Ali Nuhu

The film starts with a monologue by an unnamed narrator explaining the synopsis of the film with images from the end of the film. Emeka Nwosu (Ramsey Nouah) was stuck in a traffic presumely caused by the death of a pedestrian, when his concubine, Isabella (Tunde Aladese), sent him a text reminding him to get home early so they can have fun together. City hustlers Charlie (OC Ukeje) and Chichi (Gold Ikponmwosa) arrive the scene with the former taking advantage of unsuspecting road-watchers and stealing a phone after a fight broke out on the crowded road. Bello (Ali Nuhu) is a diligent and honest civil servant, whose only "crime" at the office has been his refusal to partake in any of the corrupt practice by his co-workers. His raucous boss uses every opportunity to disrespect him. During a workday, Bello is given more jobs to do by his colleagues after work hours. He reluctantly accepts and is subsequently abused by his boss for not finishing the job on time despite his explanations.
Countdown at Kusini
Countdown at Kusini (1976)
, 1h41
Directed by Ossie Davis
Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Greg Morris, Tom Aldredge, Funsho Adeolu

Story of the transition of an African country from colonialism to independence.
Dangerous Twins
Dangerous Twins (2004)
, 2h15
Origin Nigeria
Themes Films about families
Actors Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damasus, Sola Asedeko, Sola Sobowale

The film narrates the story of identical twins, Taiye and Kenny (Ramsey Nouah). Taiye is based in Lagos with his wife, (Stella Damasus) and his three children while Kenny is based in London. The agony of a marriage without children, after several years frustrates Kenny to convince Taiye to come to London in other to impregnate his wife due to his (Kenny) low sperm-count. However, more problems result.
Dazzling Mirage
Dazzling Mirage (2014)

Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa, Medical-themed films
Actors Kunle Afolayan, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Khabirat Kafidipe, Carol King

Une adaptation du roman de Yinka Egbokhare. L'histoire d'une jeune drépanocytaire et les différents défis sociaux et émotionnels auxquels elle est confrontée.
Last Flight to Abuja
Last Flight to Abuja (2012)
, 1h21
Directed by Obi Emelonye
Origin Nigeria
Genres Action
Themes Films set in Africa, Transport films, Aviation films, Disaster films
Actors Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Jim Iyke, Jim Iyke, Jide Kosoko, Ali Nuhu

Lorsque le pire survient en plein vol, les passagers paniqués se retrouvent aux prises avec leur passé et l'idée de leur propre mort. Un film inspiré de faits réels.
Doctor Bello
Doctor Bello (2013)
, 1h35
Origin Nigeria
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Isaiah Washington, Vivica A. Fox, Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke Linus, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Chief Justus Esiri OON

Un médecin tourmenté entreprend de sauver la vie du guérisseur, qui l'a aidé à soigner l'un de ses patients atteint d'un cancer, grâce à un mystérieux remède.