The ensemble cast is packed with big names like Richard Mofe Damijo, Ali Nuhu and Waje. Also, there are a host of other actors not new to Funke Akindele films and TV shows. So, we decided to highlight the actors who have worked with her before and their past projects in anticipation of The Four hitting screens around the world. 

Timini Egbuson

He earned an AMVCA nomination for playing Pere Judah, the lover boy son of Jedidah Judah (played by Funke Akindele) in

Lateef Adedimeji

He played Bayo, the problematic brother of SHE in . A Funke Akindele TV show on Prime Video. 

Uzor Arukwe 

He played the stingy Igbo business owner Chigozie in A Tribe Called Judah. And also, Victor, Ronke’s lawyer and best friend, in .

Waje 

She tapped into her musicality to play X-Cite. The rival to SHE in She Must Be Obeyed on Prime Video.

Chioma Akpotha

She played Chummy Choko in Omo Ghetto: The Saga. This earned her a nomination for an African Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. 

Bisola Ayeola

She played the women’s rights activist, Madam Bassey in Everybody Loves Jenifa. The third installment in Funke Akindele’s iconic Jenifa series.

Who are you most excited to see in the cinemas on December 11th?

So, what led to our favourite sibling hitmakers, P-Square fighting publicly?

I’ll be breaking down the details of their split, the accusations against each other and the recent revelations from Peter Okoye who has dropped a . This story will be updated as Peter Okoye puts out more videos so stay tuned. 

The Beginning 

The first P-Square split happened in 2016, when they went their separate ways because of their elder brother, Jude, who worked as the duo’s manager. Peter, the dancer of the group, felt sidelined because Jude was giving preferential treatment to Paul who was the more musical part of the duo. During that period they both released personal projects that showed that their best work was when they were together. Peter’s work lacked the addictive musicality of the duo while Paul’s releases were rough around the edges with no finesse; proving that, apart, there really was no one like the other.  

They patched things up by March of the same year, but they soon told each other to pack up and leave cause the game was over again. 

The Accusations 

By September of 2017, Peter had laid a number of accusations against Paul. He said Paul cancelled their US tour out of the blue and threatened his wife and children. This came after Paul had shared a post on Instagram saying that “blood is thicker than water.” A leaked video showed the brothers in a physical brawl in an office after exchanging words in a shouting match. This seemed like the final end of their collabo. 

The Reunion

For four years the brothers were mostly silent, away from each other and working on their solo projects which were, honestly, mid. Then late in 2021, they were seen publicly embracing and apologizing. It seemed like the duo missed each other so much, and the fights of the past were behind them forever. Well, that didn’t last long because they split again in 2024. 

Peter Okoye, now operating as Mr P, filed a petition to the EFCC asking them to investigate the financial dealings of his brothers Jude and Paul. He accused them of operating an offshore entity to divert funds that were supposed to be shared by the trio. It seems they took the song “Chop My Money” a bit too seriously. 

The Present

The current issue started when Paul, now known as Rudeboy, released a music video talking about how much he appreciates his language and culture while shading his brother, Peter. This led Peter to release a six-part video series that I will be breaking down for you so you don’t go through the stress of watching the P Square streaming show. Before you dive in, let’s establish some characters and companies. 

• Peter Okoye, AKA Mr P, the man with the camera spilling all the tea. 
• Paul Okoye, AKA Rudeboy, the twin brother accused of scheming with Jude.
• Jude Okoye, their elder brother who managed their career till their first split in 2017.
• Lola, Peter’s wife
• Ifeoma, Jude’s wife
• Northside Entertainment, a holding company for P-Square’s royalties that had the twins and Jude as signatories.
• Northside Music, another holding company Peter said Jude created in 2017 without Peter as a signatory. 

Now that you know all the players, let’s get into it. 

Peter started off strong by sharing all the previous times his brother had shaded him in public, almost like he was tempting Peter to speak and he had finally taken the bait. 

He shared that the highly publicised 2021 reunion was fake. He claimed that Paul, his twin brother, showed up in his house by 4am to beg his wife, Lola, for forgiveness. Later that day, Jude showed up in his house for the first time in five years as part of the P-Square reconciliation committee. All seemed rosy till Paul said that he was ready to get the band back on the road but Peter said no. He was happy to reconcile as brothers, but he wasn’t returning to P-Square the musical duo anytime soon. 

In , Peter shared how Jude invited him and his twin brother over and asked them to be joint signatories on a bank account where funds for their future performances would be deposited. Since their reconciliation, people had been reaching out to book them for events and the pending bank alerts needed an account. Peter refused, still standing by his decision. Jude offered their individual managers jobs under him while he continued his role as P-Square’s manager. Peter again rejected this arrangement. 

He even invoked Beyonce in the video, telling us how she fired her father as her manager (when is Peter dropping his “Formation” cover?) and how Jude must not manage them. Long story short, he finally agreed to get back to performing with his brother but only if they split their pay fifty-fifty. Everything was fine until Peter discovered that their reconciliation was because Paul and Jude had a falling out, which prompted Paul’s early morning apology. To complicate matters more, they received an offer to buy their catalogue, but Jude continued to stall, refusing to share the royalties split with the people trying to purchase it. 

Peter had enough of the shady business, so he reached out to the account managers of all their bank accounts, but he found out he was blocked on strict instructions from Jude.

After much persuasion, Peter finally got access to one of the accounts where he saw a $25,000 deposit that was later withdrawn in two transactions to Jude and Paul. It seemed like they were robbing Peter to pay Paul. 

That year, the Lagos government was hounding the trio for tax payment, and during the fiasco, he discovered that Jude had created Northside Music, a holding company where all of P Square’s royalties had been going since 2017. This was different from Northside Entertainment where all three brothers held positions as directors and had access. 

Hope you’re keeping up because it seems the brothers really love the name Northside. 

Peter went on to talk about the potential buyers who kept asking for details that Jude continued to hide. During a meeting with the duo and the potential buyers, Paul told Peter to bring it on and do his worst after it became obvious that all the scamming efforts had come to light. 

In , Peter went into the details of how law enforcement involvement escalated their issues. He claimed with documents that Jude’s wife, Ifeoma, owned 80 percent of Northside Music, where P Square’s royalties had been going since 2017. He responded to claims Paul made in a radio interview with City FM where he shared that he wrote 99 percent of the duo’s catalogue. Peter then asked why his brother wasn’t selling out stadiums with his 99 percent talent. I think Rudeboy has to go on his own Eras tour after this shade. 

Peter shared how he wrote a petition against Northside Music, which led to Jude’s arrest and a meeting where Paul claimed that Jude was P Square and he and Peter were just the face of the brand. If that’s true, I need Jude Okoye on stage giving an iconic performance of Roll It immediately. 

started with shaky footage of Paul and Jude in an office yelling at Peter, with Paul calling him a shame and reaching out to hit him with danger circling Peter and his lawyers. It immediately cut to present-day Peter continuing his story (that’s how you know that Peter went to the Kunle Afolayan school of filmmaking with this brilliant use of flashback). 

He gave context to the fight, sharing how they split all their properties in three only for Jude and Paul to try and sell the house he owned in America and try to force him to give up his role in Northside Entertainment for Jude’ wife, Ifeoma (of TikTok fame). Peter then shared his theory: that Northside Music was formed excluding him after he refused this offer to replace him with Ifeoma. He also gave context to a 2017 Instagram post from Jude Okoye where he was loading a gun, captioned “fuck with me cos u know I got ‘em.” This was apparently a threat to Peter after the altercation he shared earlier on. Like I said, we were seeing a masterclass in real cinema in this particular video: flashback, narration, mystery and payoff. 

Before Peter could release part 6 of his series, Jude gave a response. 

In, he first of all shared that the $25,000 payment was split between him and Paul because Peter’s share had already been sent to him. He also claimed that he never delayed sending Peter the details of the royalty split when they were trying to sell the catalogue. Jude called him a liar and a manipulative person, and questioned his sanity. He even gave him an Oscar for being the chief manipulator. I wonder what they’ll be wearing to the award show. 

Jude went on to accuse Peter of baiting him so as to sway public opinion since he wasn’t winning in court. Their next court appearance is on the 21st of September, and according to tour dates shared by Jude in his video, Peter is planning a show in Germany for that day instead of coming to court. I hope the Germans are practicing their “Bizzy Body” choreography. 

This is without doubt the . Here, Peter responded to Jude’s video about his Northside Entertainment/Music debacle, accusing his brother of using Ifeoma’s address for the company that excludes him and even adding her as co-director of the new company where he had no say. He also shared that he was changing his birthday from November 18th to November 30th and, honestly, I get it. I share a birthday with Fergie, and since that rendition of the American national anthem, I’ve wanted to change my birthday. 

He also revealed that Jude and Paul took him to court to stop him from performing P-Square songs, and he shared excerpts from a court document from their ongoing EFCC case. In the excerpts, his brother’s testimony claimed that he was the one that formed the group P-Square and that Peter contributed nothing but some sick dance moves. 

At the time of writing this, Peter promised a seventh part of this series but for now, this is a breakdown of all the troubles and accusations surrounding the messy breakup of Nigeria’s most famous twin brothers. 

I know I claimed Part 6 was the most emotional part but takes the cake. Peter continued his response to Jude, saying that Cynthia Morgan (of “”), was also being scammed by Jude Okoye, based on the Northside Music/Northside Entertainment fiasco. On his way to Turkey for his hair transplant (get those bundles, king), he discovered an account where money was being sent to Jude and Paul while he was cut out. 

He also shared the details of an EFFC investigation into three of their bank accounts where Jude and Paul received the highest remittance while he got the least.One bank statement showed Jude being paid $150,000 while Paul got $50,000 and Peter got way less than that or nothing at all. 

His final reveal in this part was that the 90 million naira issue between Paul and Jude was over unpaid royalties and that’s what spurred Paul’s push for reconciliation that morning in 2021. 

Here, Peter into the family dynamics between his brothers and his wife Lola Omotayo-Okoye. He told a story about how the former governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, tried to reconcile the brothers and upon hearing their story asked Peter and Paul to fire Jude if they wanted peace to reign. 

He shared that when he found out Lola was pregnant, he dedicated an award at the 2008 Sound City Music Awards show to his unborn child and his brothers said he was derailing P-Square’s career. They also told him that Lola had to abort the child, going as far as forging an email claiming she was using the child to trap him. 

He went on to reveal that years back, his mum came to visit from Jos and called a family meeting with Lola present. During the meeting Mama P-Square asked Lola to leave Peter alone, and Jude called the son she shared with Peter a bastard.

At this point he was in tears recalling the 5 months he was away from his wife and son after the fiasco until his mother returned to Lagos and apologized to him for her treatment of Lola. Jude and Paul never apologized despite their mum asking them too. 

He then went on to share all the ways his brothers had maligned him and deceived the public. Jude booking a show the day before his son’s birth, Paul insulting Lola on social media while Jude concurs, and a May D situation with Jude that still has no clarity. He even shared how Jude booked a show in Ghana the day before Peter’s wedding and didn’t attend the wedding. While all this was happening Jude Okoye was pretending to be Temu Don Jazzy, adding his name to music videos he didn’t direct and asking artists to hype him up. 

The final reveal of this part was a heartbreaking one. As children, he and Paul had agreed to name their first sons each other’s Igbo names. When Peter had his first son, he named him Nonso after Paul. Much later, when Paul had his own son, he didn’t return the favour, breaking their childhood pact. 

P.S. If you caught all the P Square song references in this story, you are allowed to be part of the P Square reconciliation committee. 

In that spirit, here are 10 Nollywood short films you should definitely check out on YouTube this month.  

Running time: 32 minutes

Director: Uzoamaka Power

Genre: Comedy Drama

There are many coming of ages a woman will experience and with Siraam, Uzoamaka guides us through the journey of the titular character learning how her relationships have defined her. With a powerhouse performance from Genoveva Umeh and a supporting cast to match, Siraam is a warm hug and a reminder that everything will be alright. 

Running time: 15 minutes 

Director: Chukwu Martin

Genre: Drama

Tell It No More could have fallen into a boring preachiness because of the subject matter but it navigates its story with a careful effectiveness. We meet an almost docile married woman (Martha Ehinome) and follow her on a journey of discovery that reveals a twist in the end that feels like a gut punch. 

Running time: 10 minutes 

Director: Adebayo Oduwole 

Genre: Romance 

In this ten minute short film, we witness one of the most electric moments between two people (Sharon Rotimi and Timilehin Ojeola) who meet each other at a party and strike a conversation that hints at a future love story. It’s like watching the first sparks of a raging fire and the familiarity of the moment draws you into the space between them. 

Running time: 9 minutes 

Director: Adiukwu Daniel 

Genre: Drama

Migration has fractured many Nigerian relationships and in Japa, we see two young lovers, Fola and Emeka, who are about to be torn apart by one of them leaving. It’s a quiet meditation on the ways relationships fracture not just because of migration but also because of the external pressures. 

Running time: 28 minutes 

Director: Ifeoma Chukwuogo

Genre: Romance

As we meet this teenage couple at the centre of this film, we are granted access into the intimate way the language of young love is formed. Dija and Nnamdi sit in their balconies across from each other’s homes and talk about films against their parents wishes. It’s a film that hinges on conversation to draw you into their cinematic universe. 

Running time: 25 minutes 

Director: Tobe Nosike 

Genre: Mystery thriller 

In this mystery thriller, Kelvin (Stan Nze) wakes up to a horrific predicament and must recall the last 12 hours of his life. While he retraces his steps, he must reckon with guilt, betrayal and the spiritual forces at play. Within 12 Hours, you are asked questions about grappling with your fate or accepting what has happened.  

Running time: 22 minutes 

Director: Barnabas Ayo-Ilekhaize 

Genre: Romance 

In Barnabas’ debut, he lets his camera follow a single woman in the most mundane of ways as she slowly falls in love. In many ways a film about loneliness, we are drawn into the world of this character we have all been before. 

Running time: 12 minutes 

Director: John Jeremiah 

Genre: Experimental Drama 

This experimental short follows two people who pose as a couple in order to secure an apartment. It’s told mostly via narration with scenes melding into each other and a story that is both familiar and strange. The ending sneaks up on you as you wonder where these characters’ lives will go. 

Running time: 29 minutes 

Director: Dika Ofoma

Genre: Romance 

An age gap romance is a delicate cinematic subject but Dika handles it with the appropriate care as we watch Zioara (Michelle Dede) and Leke (Ogranya) fall into a tender love. With bright colours, moving performances and a sensual soundtrack we are both given the fantasy and reality of falling into the most unconventional of love.

Running time: 21 minutes 

Director:Stella Damasus

Genre: Psychological thriller 

In Stella Damasus’ directorial debut, she reintroduces herself with a powerful performance that tackles mental health and identity within a family. It stars her daughter opposite her and this intimate affair lends depth to a story that asks what trauma can do to a woman. 

We can hear Tems’ distinct voice at the start of the trailer. She will be serving as the of the movie’s soundtrack.

Gina Prince-Bythewood, the director, has captured the magic of Tomi Adeyemi’s fictional world. It’s no surprise because she also directed The Woman King which was a visual spectacle.

We’re side eyeing Damson Idris’ accent but we can’t wait to see what he brings to the role. He’ll be playing Prince Inan, the crown prince of Orisha who is grappling with his father’s anti magic legacy, a major element of the Children of Blood and Bone book.

We got a glimpse of Ayra Starr dancing in the fictional kingdom of Orisha. Her exact role is still under wraps but she will be part of the Tems’ curated soundtrack.

We also saw Richard Mofe Damijo in a brief appearance where he looks shocked while Chiwetel Ejiofor is yelling. Chances are he’s playing some commander role and we’re all here for it.

All of this to say we will be seated in the cinema on the opening day for this movie, we can’t wait.

Chimezie Imo in(2023)

Before his career defining role in this faith based drama, Imo had always shown promise. He was the runner up in the talent show The Next Movie Star Reality Show and took roles in Shuga and Kayode Kasum’s Kasala, he was on a path to greatness and his role in Breath of Life solidified that notion, Sharing scenes with veteran, Wale Ojo, he stood his ground and etched his name in the acting books. 

Mike Afolarin in (2022)

As the demand for coming-of-age stories in Nollywood reached a fever pitch, Far From Home emerged to fill the void. Mike Afolarin stepped into the spotlight, carrying the weight of an entire genre with a performance that masterfully balanced frustration and hope. No matter how many hurdles Ishaya encountered, Mike’s portrayal ensured the audience never stopped rooting for his success.  

Uzor Arukwe in (2025)

The film that launched a thousand careers, this YouTube mega hit solidified Uzor in cultural memory as the magnificent Odogwu. A role that escaped containment thanks to Uzor’s braggadocious Igbo flair, it moved him from regular recurring character actor to a household name. 

Nancy Isime in (2020)

In Kambili, Nancy melts into her role as the messy, ambitionless titular character in career defining performance. She leads the romcom with the required frustration and charm demanded from the genre’s main character. For a film that crossed many hurdles before it was finally released, its staying power is proof of Nancy’s talent and dedication to the role.

Tobi Bakre in (2023)

The pivot from reality star to actor is often bumpy and unsuccessful. The audience has a set impression of you and breaking that mold requires intention and hard work which are all things Tobi nurtured on his path to stardom. Starting with small roles, he chipped away at the public’s perception of him till he broke out with two fully formed action performances that year, Brotherhood and Gangs Of Lagos, making him the action leading man of his generation. 

Kehinde Bankole in (2022)

Kehinde is no stranger to complex roles but none have given her as much star power as this moving story of motherhood. Her performance was a force that made everyone stop and reassess her career with new and appreciative eyes. She had always given star worthy performances but this time, the world was finally catching up with her. 

Bucci Franklin in (2025)

Sometimes an actor is on the cusp of a breakthrough and they find a performance that pushes them into the limelight. The first time we meet Bucci Franklin as Oboz, it’s an immediate starmaking entrance. It’s a role unlike any other and he finds depths in a character that could have missed the mark in any other hands.

Stan Nze in (2020)

To revisit a Nollywood classic and give a performance that announces your prowess as an actor is no easy feat. Stan brings a force to the film that keeps it from sinking and he was deservedly rewarded with an AMVCA for Best Actor in a drama 2022.

William Benson in (2025)

William Benson has been the king of stealing scenes for a while now. Films deployed him in minor roles that gave him small moments to shine. All this finally came together in To Kill A Monkey where he defined himself as one of the best actors of his generation. Sharing many scenes with Bucci Franklin, it was a concern that he was going to be swallowed by the performance. Instead, they both elevated themselves into cultural royalty. 

Genoveva Umeh in (2022)

Many star making roles happen after an actor has had a couple of mini moments. For Genoveva it all came together in the first season of Blood Sisters where she was able to balance a softened and maniacal performance that kept her in conversations consistently. She has continued to prove worthy of her accolades with every performance after that. 

So, for those moments when you need a break from romantic drama, this list spotlights Nollywood YouTube movies that explore other stories, from family drama and suspense to crime, comedy and everything in between.

(2026)

Running time: 2h 4m

Director: Tobi Makinde

Genre: Drama

After the sudden death of his father, Dayo (Maurice Sam) and his wife must fight his mother (Uche Jumbo) and her son for the late father’s inheritance. It explores themes of betrayal, legacy and the family conflicts that arise when greed takes control.

(2026)

Running time: 1h 11m

Director: Stephen Okonkwo

Genre: Drama

A woman (Ruby Ojiakor) constantly feeds her community with love, but her household is falling apart with a husband demanding she births a son and a stubborn daughter (Favour Etim) who just wants her mother to be fine. 

(2026)

Running time: 2h 3m

Director: Omoruyi Wallz Efosa

Genre: Drama

After Monica (Uche Montana) cuts off her leeching, ungrateful family, she is forced to return after the death of her father. Family debts pile up and she runs the risk of falling back into the cycle of her toxic family. 

(2026)

Running time: 1h 48m

Director: Barnabas Benjamin 

Genre: Drama

A single father (IK Ogbonna) finds out he has six months to live and does all he can to ensure his daughter’s future, but it is to no avail when the people who are supposed to take care of her end up exploiting her father’s kindness.

(2026)

Running time: 1h 38m

Director: Olubunmi Akingbola 

Genre: Inspirational drama

A young boy (Eronini Osinachi) is abandoned at boarding school but goes on to form an extraordinary bond with a kind teacher who takes him in as his own despite the fallout in his marriage and reputation. 

(2026)

Running time: 2h 13m

Director: Great Val Edochie

Genre: Drama

Identical twin, Ifeoluwa (Bimbo Ademoye), assumes her sister’s identity after a tragic event and navigates a high stakes legal career with ripple effects. It explores themes of identity, deception and family secrets. 

(2026)

Running time: 1 hr 35m 

Director: John Ekanem

Genre: Faith based drama

Three friends (Stan Nze, John Ekanem, Eso Dike) band together as business partners to build a successful company based on their shared ambition. As the business flourishes, so do the challenges grow and they must face them head on without ruining their friendship. 

(2026)

Running time: 1 hr 6m

Director: Jide Jblaze Oyegbile

Genre: Fantasy Comedy

Yinka (Bimbo Ademoye) is fond of saying “I swear to God” so often. Heaven finally decides that they’ve had enough and give her one last chance to make things right or lose everything. 

(2025)

Running time: 2h 

Director: Adekunle Azeez

Genre: Comedy

The film centres around a loving couple (Afeez Eniola and Wumi Toriola) whose domestic bliss is upended by the arrival of both their mothers (Fausat Balogun and Remi Surutu) leading to a clash of mother in laws. It goes from passive aggressive comments to outright confrontations in a film that hilariously explores the family dynamics we are all familiar with.  

Running time: 2h 7m

Director: Okey Ifeanyi D.G.N

Genre: Comedy 

A man (Uzor Arukwe) is attempting to keep his dignity and his household despite his poverty. This leads him on a series of hilarious misadventures which gets even more complicated when he finds out his wife (Jessica Obasi) is pregnant. 

Whether it’s an argument about the format you’ll be seeing it in () or an alternative casting choice, the conversations are many. So, we decided to throw our hat in the ring by recasting the stars of the film with Nollywood stars. Here’s who we think will star in our version of The Odyssey.

William Benson as Odysseus

His ability to capture fear and dread makes him perfect for the battle worn king trying to get home.

Rita Dominic as Penelope

She is able to carry herself with grace while holding the weight of expectations. She is the emotional core of The Odyssey.

Mike Afolarin as Telemachus

Mike can wield the boyish ambitious energy of a young man trying to step into his father’s shoes.

Kehinde Bankole as Athena

She has proven that her range makes her the right choice for the strategic goddess both guiding and haunting Odysseus’ journey.

Bucci Franklin as Antinous

He has the wicked charm that can transform to violence at any time. The recipe for this important character in The Odyssey.

Charles Inojie as Eamaeus

He can hold the mix of loyalty, humour and drama needed for this character that holds important sway in Odysseus’ journey.

Omoni Oboli as Helen of Troy

The face that launched a thousand ships. Do we even have to say more than that?

Sola Sobowale as Circe

The sorceress who turns Odysseus’ men into pigs needs to have the dramatic chops that only she can bring to the role.

Genevieve Nnaji as Calypso

She has the seductive energy for this character that keeps Odysseus stranded for seven years.

Mavo as The Bard

Continuing in the tradition of stunt casting, who wouldn’t want to hear “your body na meatpie” in ancient Greece?

Who would you cast in your own version of The Odyssey?

So, if you loved the age gap romance of Something Sweet or the sensual energy of My Body, God’s Temple then you should be excited to hear that �鶹��Ƶ Life is back with a new anthology on the 25th of July.

Dika Ofoma of Something Sweet is back with an ode to old Nollywood. This is for you if you’re on the nostalgia wave, longing for our films to look and feel like your childhood. We can’t give away too much but just know it’s about a woman navigating a new city, but she hasn’t experienced that struggle.

Also returning is Uzoamaka Power. 

The lover girl from Call Of My Life will take the director’s chair for Siraam, a story about a young woman discovering herself through sex, power and agency. If you know Uzoamaka, you know we’re in for a ride. The main character is wild, eccentric and irreverent. If that sounds like you or anyone you know, then mark your calendars and organise your watch parties.  

In the spirit of championing new voices, the anthology is adding Kaelo Iyizoba to the lineup. He’s directing a story made just for the yearners who long for intimacy. He brings a fresh perspective to the already exciting anthology. 

Joining the anthology cast are familiar faces like Tobi Bakre, Onyinye Odokoro, Genoveva Umeh and Ifeoma Obinwa.

�鶹��Ƶ Life will always tell the most genuine stories about and for young Nigerians. This is just another proof of that promise. 

In this list, we will be sharing some TV shows that we know will keep you up till 3 AM. It’s a mix of genres but they all promise to keep you glued to your TV following characters who will have you laughing, crying and yelling in frustration. 

Beyond The Veil 

Season: 2

Episodes: 12

Director: Nadine Ibrahim

Genre: Drama

Streamer: Prime Video 

Directed solely by Nadine Ibrahim, the series follows a group of northern women (Na’ima, Badriya aka Baddie, Zainab aka Zizi, Hanifa and Surrayah) who are navigating their friendships, careers and romantic interests. It follows these muslim women in the modern world, pulling you into their riveting and relatable worlds as one episode flows into the next. 

Watch Beyond The Veil on

Shanty Town

Season: 1

Episodes: 6

Director: Dimeji Ajibola 

Genre: Crime Thriller 

Streamer: Netflix 

The underbelly of Lagos always makes for captivating drama and Shanty Town is proof of that. It follows a group of sex workers who are trying to free themselves from the servitude of kingpin, Scar (Chidi Mokeme). It documents the cycle of violence and abuse that the slum life brings and these Nollywood characters will stay with you till late in the night.

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To Kill A Monkey

Season: 1

Episodes: 8

Director: Kemi Adetiba 

Genre: Crime Thriller 

Streamer: Netflix 

The culture around fraud in Nigeria is one that has been deeply intertwined in our history. In To Kill a Monkey, Kemi Adetiba tackles the new age version of this fraud with Efe (William Benson) who is brought into this life of crime and wealth by Oboz (Bucci Franklin), the leader of a cybercrime enterprise. Efe’s rise to wealth and the challenges he faces makes for Nollywood television you can’t take your eyes off. 

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Inside Life 

Season: 1

Episodes: 6

Director: Clarence Peters

Genre: Crime Thriller, Fantasy  

Streamer: Netflix 

We all know Clarence Peters for his many music videos but his foray into Nollywood television makes for a mind bending, genre fluid documentation of the suffering of Nigerian life. It follows different Nigerians, a struggling student, a video vixen, a troubled family, and takes you into their lives of despair. The mystery that dwells underneath the suffering keeps you coming back for more. 

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Crime and Justice Lagos 

Season: 1

Episodes: 6

Director: Mak ‘Kusare, Yinka Edward, Onyinye Egenti 

Genre: Procedural 

We always hear about the atrocities of Lagos and in this series we finally see a somewhat  competent police unit try and solve these atrocities. Kelechi (Folu Storms) and Danladi (Ibrahim Jammal), detective partners in the unit, must go around Lagos solving these crimes and grappling with the ways their work affects them personally. What keeps you is the vibrant filmmaking and the reality of the stories the show tackles. 

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Blood Sisters

Season: 2

Episodes: 8

Director: Biyi Bandele, Kenneth Gyang, Kayode Kasum, Daniel Oriahi 

Genre: Crime Thriller 

Streamer: Netflix 

The bond of a friendship between women can survive anything, including murder. In this kinetic Nollywood series, we follow Sarah (Nancy Isime) and Kemi (Ini Dima-Okojie) after they murder the former’s abusive fiance. The show is constantly moving from the first episode and explores familial dysfunction, abuse and the ways wealth holds power in Nigeria. The thrill of the chase will have you hitting “next episode” till the sun rises.  

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Far From Home

Season: 1

Episodes: 5

Director: Catherine Stewart, Kayode Kasum

Genre: Crime, Young adult 

Streamer: Netflix

Ishaya Bello (Mike Afolarin) was born into dire circumstances but he constantly dreams of more. This premise of the show allows us to follow him as he navigates a new life in an elite academy thanks to a scholarship. It contrasts his life of poverty with the life of the wealthy students he meets and learns that no matter where he lands, trouble always follows. 

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Flawsome

Season: 2

Episodes: 26

Director: Tola Odunsi

Genre: Drama 

A Nollywood TV show about female friendship is made to be binged and that’s exactly what Flawsome is. Following four women (Rahmat, Dolapo, Ifenyinwa, Ivie), it takes you on a journey where they face corporate challenges, relationship complications and life battles while still trying to keep their core friendship going. 

Skinny Girl In Transit 

Season: 7

Episodes: 77

Director: Bunmi Ajakaiye, Muhammad Atta Ahmed, Ema Edosio

Genre: Drama, Comedy 

Streamer: YouTube

One of the original binge darlings, Skinny Girl In Transit follows Tiwalade over six seasons as she tries to lose weight and juggle all her relationships and life demands. We follow her growth and triumph one episode at a time which keeps you captivated by this relatable protagonist and all her troubles. 

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The Men’s Club

Season: 5

Episodes: 63

Director: Tola Odunsi 

Genre: Drama, Comedy 

Streamer: Prime Video 

The show revolves around four men (Aminu, Louis, Lanre and Tayo) as they navigate their relationships. It’s a rare entry into the lives of modern Nigerian men and the challenges they face which makes each episode an enthralling look into dynamics you might have seen in real life. 

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Published in 2018, Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone has become a smash hit. With the novel and its two sequels, “Children of Virtue and Vengeance” and “Children of Anguish and Anarchy” (collectively known as the “Legacy of Orïsha” trilogy) spending weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. 

Since the adaptation was announced, it’s been a series of dramatic events. So, here is a timeline of all the events from the moment we found out about the adaptation till now.

March 2018: Fox acquires rights to Children of Blood and Bone

Fox 2000 (producers of The Percy Jackson films and The Devil Wears Prada) acquired the film rights to the book in a massive seven figure deal. 

December 2020: Transfer of rights

The film rights of the book were transferred to LucasFilm, but it never really took off and ended up getting stalled.

January 2022: Paramount acquires trilogy rights

Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to the “Legacy of Orïsha” trilogy in a highly competitive bidding war. 

December 2023: Director of Children of Blood and Bone named.

Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of The Woman King, was announced to direct “Children of Blood and Bone” and co-write the screenplay with Adeyemi, with casting as the next crucial step.����

January 2025: Lead cast announced

Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole were announced as the lead actors for the film. This was the beginning of the film’s troubles. There was a ton of backlash at the casting, especially the role of Princess Amari who is dark skinned in the book being given to Amandla. There were also complaints about the lack of local Nigerian talent in the casting. But Tomi was quick to defend Amandla’s casting and remind us that an open casting call would be held for Nigerian talent. 

February 2025: Shooting begins

Shooting for the film started, with the cast sharing photos from their location in South Africa. 

March 2025: Casting call results announced to criticism

The results for the casting call were finally announced with Pamilerin Ayodeji and Shamz Garuba being announced as the newcomers. Additionally, Richard Mofe Damijo and Ayra Starr were also announced as part of the cast. This was met with online ridicule as Tomi had made such a big deal of the open casting call, only for us to get two relatively new names and two already established stars. 

June 2025: Shooting completes

The director announced that shooting had been completed at last. 

July 2026: Tomi Adeyemi distances herself from adaptation

The author made an announcement on social media distancing herself from the adaptation despite having producer and writer credits. She shared screenshots from an alleged  conversation dated late February with Amandla. In the conversation, she warned her to never bring up her name again in any interviews. 

This adaptation has been plagued with one controversy after another and, also, this isn’t Tomi’s first online controversy. In 2018 she accused acclaimed romance author Nora Roberts of plagiarizing  her book title. This led Nora Roberts to write a blistering blogpost after which Tomi retracted her accusations and apologized.

With all the issues clouding this adaptation, will you be watching the film come January next year?