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All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in April 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates:
– Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)
– Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries)
– International Movies
– International TV shows
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Nollywood Movies Available to Watch In April 2025
April 4
Recall
Kunle Afolayan’s latest psychological drama is set to hit cinemas after its premiere at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2024. The film follows Anita, who mysteriously loses a decade of her memories, including recollections of her husband and children. As she struggles to piece together her past, she becomes entangled in a web of psychological and supernatural mysteries. Starring Sharon Ooja, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bimbo Akintola, Patience Ozokwor, and Tina Mba.
Osoronga
Osoròngà explores the mysterious and supernatural, weaving a tale of fear, survival, and the unknown. Written, directed, and produced by Ibrahim Chatta, the film follows a man on the run, haunted by forces beyond his control. Despite his injuries, he pushes forward, knowing that stopping means certain doom.
Featuring Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Bimbo Akintola, Faithia Williams, and Saheed Osupa, Osoròngà immerses viewers in a world of mystics, witches, and unseen dangers. After a theatrical release in January 2023, it is set to stream on Prime Video.
April 11
A Lagos Love Story
Directed by Naz Onuzo and co-written with Ozzy Etomi, A Lagos Love Story follows the journey of King Kator (Mike Afolarin), a rising Afrobeats star, who unexpectedly falls for his assistant (Jemima Osunde), sparking a whirlwind of love, ambition, and personal discovery. Joining Afolarin and Osunde in this production are Susan Pwajok, Uche Montana, including media personality IK Osakioduwa. Watch it on Netflix
Family Brouhaha
While details about the exact plot are under wraps, the tagline “WE ARE CHAOTICALLY COMING THROUGH…” hints at a lively, unpredictable family saga filled with humour and drama. Directed by Femi Adebayo, the comedy-drama stars Joke Silva, Shaffy Bello, Timini Egbuson, Gabriel Afolayan, Tina Mba, Wale Ojo and will be available to watch in cinemas.
Radio Voice
From the mind of Richard Mofe-Damijo, and directed by Isioma Osaje, comes the story of a former sex worker who finds purpose behind the mic at a struggling radio station — battling her past while trying to change her future.
Starring Nancy Isime, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, and Blossom Chukwujekwu, this redemption story opens in cinemas across West Africa.
Meet The Khumalos
Grace Khumalo has everything she could ask for—a perfect suburban life, a loving husband, and a charming son. But her peaceful world is turned upside down when her high school rival, Bongi Sithole, moves in next door. Their long-standing feud is reignited, and things take an even messier turn when they discover that their children are secretly dating.
Featuring Khanyi Mbau as Grace Khumalo, Ayanda Borotho as Bongi Sithole, Jesse Suntele as Sizwe Khumalo, and Siyabonga Shibe as Desmond Sithole. Coming to Netflix
April 18
Owambe Thieves
In Owambe Thieves, directed by Adeoluwa Owu and produced by Eniola Ajao, a struggling couple takes a risky gamble that spirals into betrayal and chaos. Set against the backdrop of the lively Owambe culture, the film features Eniola Ajao, Zubby Michael, Sola Sobowale, and Odunlade Adekola. Available to watch in cinemas nationwide.
Makemation
The film follows a brilliant and determined young girl living in rural Lagos, Nigeria, whose life is filled with struggles, twists, and setbacks, but refuses to be held back by her circumstances. With intelligence and resilience, she pushes through adversity, showing that innovation can be a path out of poverty. Starring a stacked cast including Tomi Ojo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shaffy Bello, Chioma Chukwuka, Jide Kosoko. Produced by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji for Rise Interactive Studios and directed by Michael “AMA Psalmist” Akinrogunde, the AI-themed family film will be in cinemas.
April 25
Landline
Landline, directed by Dele Doherty and starring Zainab Balogun, is an upcoming thriller set to premiere on Prime Video. The released trailer sees Zainab play a damsel in distressing scenes as she receives a mystery call. Also starring Gabriel Afolayan and Bucci Franklin, Landline will stream globally on Prime Video.
Adunni: Ogidan Binrin
A fearless barrister takes on a ruthless tyrant in Adunni: Ogidan Binrin, a Yemi Amodu epic hitting cinemas. Produced by Funmi Ogidan-Bello, Adunni, played by Ogidan-Bello, risks everything to free her people from tyranny in a world where ambition fuels betrayal. Starring Lateef Adedimeji, Odunlade Adekola, Nancy Isime, Keppy Ekpenyong, and Tina Mba.
Nollywood TV Shows Available to Watch In April 2025
April 3
Wings
When a young journalist follows a lead into the glamorous world of Sun’Su Airlines, she expects a story—but instead, she finds love, danger, and long-buried secrets. As she digs deeper, the stakes rise. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will love cloud her judgment? Starring Chineze Okafor, Obehi Aburime, Michelle Ogbu, Gerard Osintega Adebija, Barbara Odoh, Nicole Gold, Sani Mu’Azu and T.J Cole.
Produced by Tongryang Pantu & directed by Dimbo Atiya & Reuben Reng, Wings premieres on Africa Magic Showcase, airing Thursdays and Fridays at 8:30 PM.
International Movies Available to Watch In April 2025
April 4
Minecraft
Directed by Jared Hess, the upcoming live-action adventure film based on the beloved video game, follows four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers), and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—who find themselves transported into the Overworld, a strange, blocky world of endless creativity and survival challenges. With the help of expert crafter Steve (Jack Black), they must navigate this bizarre new land and protect it from dangerous creatures like Piglins and Zombies, all while trying to find a way back home. Minecraft will be available to watch in cinemas.
April 7
Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal, directed by Darius Marder, follows a drummer (Riz Ahmed) who loses his hearing and joins a deaf community led by Joe (Paul Raci). Torn between acceptance and seeking a cure, he undergoes cochlear implants but struggles with their distorted sound. Stream the Oscar-winning film on Showmax.
April 10
G20
Viola Davis stars as U.S. President Danielle Sutton in this high-stakes political thriller. When terrorists seize control of a G20 summit, she becomes their primary target. Relying on her sharp leadership and military expertise, Sutton must outmaneuver the attackers to protect her family, fellow world leaders, and her country.
Directed by Patricia Riggen, the film features a powerhouse cast, including Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, and Antony Starr. Written by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller, G20 premieres on Prime Video.
April 11
Drop
A first date turns into a nightmare for Violet (Meghann Fahy), a widowed mother trying to re-enter the dating world. Just as she begins to connect with Henry (Brandon Sklenar) at an upscale restaurant, her phone starts receiving anonymous messages that escalate from unsettling to life-threatening.
Drop by cinemas to watch this when it releases.
The King of Kings
The King of Kings reimagines the life of Jesus Christ through the perspective of a child. Charles Dickens captivates his son, Walter, with a bedtime story that transforms into an immersive, life-changing journey. Directed by Seong-ho Jang, the film brings together a voice cast that includes Oscar Isaac as Jesus, Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, and Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas. Watch it in cinemas.
The Amateur
The Amateur follows a CIA cryptographer, portrayed by Rami Malek, whose life spirals into chaos after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. Fueled by revenge, he embarks on a mission to track down those responsible, navigating a world of espionage and deception.
April 13
The Wild Robot
Stranded on a remote island, a robot named Roz must adapt to the wild to survive. Initially met with fear by the island’s animal inhabitants, she gradually earns their trust, becoming part of the ecosystem and the adoptive mother to an orphaned gosling.
Directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), The Wild Robot features a voice cast led by Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, with Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, and Stephanie Hsu. The Oscar-nominated film will be available to stream on Showmax.
April 18
Sinners
Set in the 1930s, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is a supernatural horror film that takes us through the sinister return of twin brothers to their hometown. Seeking to escape their troubled pasts, they soon discover that an even greater evil awaits them. Michael B. Jordan stars in a dual role, marking his fifth collaboration with Coogler, alongside a talented cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, and Wunmi Mosaku. Available in cinemas.
April 20
Transformers One
Serving as the first fully CG-animated Transformers film, Transformers One sets out to be the origin story set on Cybertron. Directed by Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4), the film explores the early friendship between Optimus Prime (originally Orion Pax) and Megatron (originally D-16) before they became bitter enemies.
The voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, Scarlett Johansson as Elita, Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee, Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime, and Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion. The latest entry is in the Transformers series will be available to stream on Showmax
April 24
Furiosa: A Mad Mad Saga
Set 15 years before Fury Road, the film stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a younger Furiosa, who is kidnapped from the Green Place of Many Mothers and thrown into a brutal struggle for survival. She is caught between two warring tyrants—Chris Hemsworth’s warlord Dementus and the infamous Immortan Joe—while fighting to find her way back home. Tom Burke, Alyla Browne, and Nathan Jones also star, with Taylor-Joy stepping into the role previously played by Charlize Theron. Coming to Showmax.
April 25
Until Dawn
David F. Sandberg brings the eerie world of Until Dawn to life in this horror adaptation of the 2015 video game. A group of friends gathers at a secluded mountain lodge on the anniversary of a tragic disappearance, only to find themselves hunted by a mysterious force. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, survival becomes a deadly game.
Starring Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormare, the film combines psychological terror with slasher horror and will be looking to scare you till dawn when it hits cinemas.
Havoc
In Havoc, Tom Hardy plays Walker, a hardened detective battling his way through a corrupt city’s criminal underworld. After a drug deal goes south, Walker must rescue a politician’s estranged son, uncovering a deep web of conspiracy that threatens to consume everything around him. Starring Forest Whitaker, Timothy Olyphant, Jessie Mei Li & Directed by Gareth Evans, the crime thriller premieres on Netflix
International TV Available to Watch In April 2025
April 10
Black Mirror S7
Black Mirror returns with a new season that continues to explore the dark, unsettling consequences of technology. With six fresh episodes, including a sequel to USS Callister and a follow-up to Bandersnatch, the series promises more dystopian twists, psychological horror, and thought-provoking satire. Coming to Netflix.
April 14
The Last of Us S2
Season 2 of The Last of Us picks up with Ellie and Joel navigating the perilous world left in the wake of the fungal apocalypse. As their bond deepens, they face new threats—both human and infected—that challenge their survival. The stakes are higher, and the journey even more intense, as Ellie is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and the people she loves. Coming to Showmax.
April 17
#1 Happy Family USA
A24’s latest animated comedy, #1 Happy Family USA, takes a satirical look at life for a Muslim-American family in the post-9/11 era. Created by Ramy Youssef (Ramy) and Pam Brady (South Park), the show follows the Husseins, a family determined to prove their patriotism while navigating the paranoia and stereotypes of early 2000s America.
With an all-star voice cast including Alia Shawkat, Mandy Moore, and Kieran Culkin, the series blends absurd humor with social commentary. Streaming on Prime Video
April 18
The Narrow Road to The Deep North
Justin Kurzel directs The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a five-part miniseries adapted from Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel. Starring Jacob Elordi as the younger Dorrigo Evans and Ciarán Hinds as his older counterpart, the story follows the Australian surgeon’s harrowing experiences as a Japanese prisoner of war and the emotional scars left by a forbidden love affair. Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, and Thomas Weatherall also feature in the cast.
April 24
YOU S5
Joe Goldberg is back, and this time, his obsession takes him to even darker places. With new faces, new dangers, and a web of lies that’s harder to untangle, Joe’s search for love might just destroy him. As his past catches up to him, can he ever escape the cycle of obsession? Find out in the series finale, stream it on Netflix.
Etoile S1
Ballet takes center stage in Étoile, a drama from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, the creators of Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Set in the world of professional ballet, the show follows Geneviève (Charlotte Gainsbourg), the interim general director of the Paris Opera Ballet, and Jack (Luke Kirby), the executive director of the New York Metropolitan Ballet Theater. In an effort to revive their struggling ballet companies, they launch a one-year talent exchange program between their institutions. Available to stream on Prime Video.
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