10 Best Blockbuster 2025 Nollywood Movies on Netflix (Ratings, Reviews, Trailers + How to Watch)
- Simon Zaku
- Jun 25
- 4 min read
📺 Why Nollywood + Netflix Is a Big Deal in 2025
There was a time when you had to go to the cinema or buy a DVD to enjoy a top-tier Nigerian movie. But that time is long gone.
Now, Netflix is Nollywood’s global stage.
From Abuja to Atlanta, Lagos to London, viewers are streaming Nigerian stories — and 2025 has been a blockbuster year.
Netflix Nigeria has invested in original productions, star-studded collaborations, and international premieres that have taken our industry to new heights.
So if you’re wondering what to watch next — this post breaks down 10 of the best Nollywood movies currently streaming on Netflix, with:
🎬 Honest reviews
⭐ Viewer ratings
📽️ Trailer links
📱 How to stream them today in Nigeria
Let’s get into it.
🎥 1. The Black Book (2023–2025 Trending)
Genre: Action | Crime Thriller
Starring: Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★★ (9.1/10)
Why You Should Watch: If Taken had a Nigerian version, this would be it. RMD plays a retired hitman-turned-deacon whose son is wrongfully killed by corrupt forces.
He goes full John Wick — Nigerian style.
✅ Fast-paced, powerful story
🎥 Directed by Editi Effiong
🌍 Shot across Lagos, Abuja, and Kaduna
Watch Trailer: YouTube Trailer Link
Watch on Netflix: The Black Book – Netflix
🎥 2. A Sunday Affair (2023–2025)
Genre: Romance | Drama
Starring: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Oris Erhuero
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.4/10)
Why You Should Watch: Two best friends fall for the same man — but secrets from the past threaten everything. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the emotional tension is 🔥.
🎬 From the director of The Wedding Party
💔 Deep themes of friendship, betrayal, and love
Watch Trailer: YouTube Trailer Link
Watch on Netflix: A Sunday Affair – Netflix
🎥 3. Shanty Town (2023–2025 Streaming)
Genre: Crime | Thriller | Action
Starring: Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.8/10)
Why You Should Watch: A gritty, high-stakes look into the criminal underworld of Lagos. Chidi Mokeme delivers the performance of his life. It’s violent, bold, and unforgettable.
🔥 Lagos gang world explored like never before
🎭 Powerful female leads and storyline
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Shanty Town – Netflix
🎥 4. Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (2023–2025)
Genre: Epic Fantasy | Yoruba
Starring: Femi Adebayo, Bukunmi Oluwashina, Lateef Adedimeji
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.7/10)
Why You Should Watch: Yoruba culture meets fantasy action. Think Game of Thrones with juju and drums. The costumes, battle choreography, and story are pure cinematic gold.
🛡️ High production value
🧙♂️ Tribal mythology with a twist
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Jagun Jagun – Netflix
🎥 5. Gangs of Lagos (2023–2025)
Genre: Action | Drama | Street Survival
Starring: Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi, Chike
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.5/10)
Why You Should Watch: Follows three childhood friends caught in the web of crime, politics, and betrayal in Lagos Island. It’s fast, stylish, and deeply emotional.
💥 Director: Jade Osiberu (Sugar Rush)
🎧 Soundtrack slaps hard
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Gangs of Lagos – Netflix
🎥 6. Blood Sisters (2022–Still Trending)
Genre: Thriller | Drama | Crime
Starring: Nancy Isime, Ini Dima-Okojie, Kate Henshaw
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.3/10)
Why You Should Watch: Two best friends go on the run after a groom disappears on his wedding day. Nigeria’s first Netflix Original Series with strong feminist energy.
👗 Fashion, weddings, and murder? Check.
🎯 Four episodes — binge it in a day.
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Blood Sisters – Netflix
🎥 7. Far From Home (2022–Still Popular)
Genre: Drama | Coming of Age
Starring: Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe-Damijo
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.2/10)
Why You Should Watch: A talented teen from the slums of Lagos gets into an elite school and discovers that power and privilege come with a price.
🏫 Nigerian Elite meets Gossip Girl
🎬 First of its kind in youth storytelling
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Far From Home – Netflix
🎥 8. The Trade (2023–2025)
Genre: Crime | Kidnapping | Drama
Starring: Blossom Chukwujekwu, Rita Dominic
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.6/10)
Why You Should Watch: Based on true events, it follows Nigeria’s most notorious kidnapper and how he evaded capture for years. Gritty, emotional, and intense.
👮 Inspired by real EFCC cases
🧠 Strong psychological tension
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: The Trade – Netflix
🎥 9. Aníkúlápó (2022–2025)
Genre: Yoruba Epic | Fantasy
Starring: Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.4/10)
Why You Should Watch: A cloth weaver’s greed leads him into a supernatural situation with love, death, and resurrection. A Yoruba epic that broke Netflix records.
🐦 Based on folklore and myths
📸 Cinematography is next-level
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Aníkúlápó – Netflix
🎥 10. Mami Wata (2023–2025)
Genre: Fantasy | Myth | Indie
Starring: Evelyne Ily, Rita Edochie
IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★★ (9.2/10)
Why You Should Watch: Shot entirely in black and white, Mami Wata is a visual poem on African power, mythology, and resistance. The only Nigerian film at Sundance.
🖤 Cinematic art
🌊 Rooted in marine mythology
Watch Trailer: YouTube
Watch on Netflix: Mami Wata – Netflix
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Final Tips for Watching Netflix in Nigeria
Here are ways to watch even if you're on a budget:
💡 Use Netflix mobile-only plan (₦1,200/month)
🔄 Share a family account with someone
📱 Use Netflix bundles from MTN or Airtel
🆓 Free 1-month trials (when available)
📌 Summary: What to Watch First?
If you only have time for 3 movies, we recommend:
The Black Book – Best action revenge story
Jagun Jagun – Epic Yoruba fantasy
Mami Wata – Visual masterpiece + international hit
But honestly? Every film on this list is binge-worthy.
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