So if you鈥檝e been scrolling aimlessly with no title in mind, stop right there. Here are 10 Nigerian movies on Netflix that deserve a spot on your watchlist right now.

10. (2022)

Running time: 1h 40m

Director: Kayode Kasum

Genre: Family Drama, Musical

Oluchi (Nancy Isime) leaves home to become a star in Lagos. She鈥檚 been so committed to the hustle that she becomes a deadbeat mom, leaving her daughter, Ihunnaya (Darasimi Nnadi), with her father, Humphrey (Nkem Owoh), in the village and never looking back. It takes a family tragedy to drag her home. Now, our celebrity wannabe has to sit with the baby mama duties she ran from for a decade, and go through a rebirth she didn鈥檛 see coming.

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9. (2020)

Running time: 1h 50m

Directors: Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Twin sisters lead different lives. Lefty (Funke Akindele) is a street-smart hustler shaped by ghetto life; Ayomide (also Funke Akindele) is posh and privileged. When Ayomide returns to Nigeria, she鈥檚 pulled into Lefty鈥檚 world of street battles and survival. What starts as clashing personalities grows into an uneasy bond, as the sisters try to reconcile the worlds that made them.

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8. (2024)

Runtime: 1h 38m

Directors: Muyiwa Adesokun and Carmen Lilian Ike-Okoro

Genre: Drama

Shina (Timini Egbuson) has been trying to leave his addiction and cultism past behind. He鈥檚 now just a regular guy driving a taxi and minding his business. But when his grandmother falls critically ill, he becomes desperate to raise money for her treatment, and he goes back to crime. Shina genuinely wants to do right this time. The problem is, the system鈥檚 not making it easy. Everything seems to be conspiring, whether directly or not, to yank him back into the abyss he barely crawled out of.

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7. (2022)

Running time: 1h 27m

Director: Elijah Tolulope Rotimi

Genre: Drama

Picture this: you鈥檝e spent years playing devoted husband and father, then one random DNA test comes along and scatters everything. Johnson (Lateef Adedimeji) finds out in Deja Vu that neither of his kids shares his blood. His wife (Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji) swears she鈥檚 never stepped out, but somebody鈥檚 not telling the whole story.

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6. (2022)

Running time: 1h 43m

Director: Kevin Luther Apaa

Genre: Romcom

Nonso (Timini Egbuson) had it all planned out: the perfect dinner and setup, his late mom鈥檚 heirloom ring ready to propose to his girlfriend, Chioma (Sophie Alakija). For extra flair and suspense, he even hides the ring inside a bowl of egusi soup. It鈥檚 going well until his dramatic ex, Bisi (Bisola Aiyeola), shows up uninvited and somehow ends up swallowing the ring. Now Nonso has to get that ring back without messing up the night.

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5. (2024)

Running time: 1h 52m

Director: Ramsey Noauh

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Tokunbo (Gideon Okeke) thought he鈥檇 left the car-smuggling life behind for good, trading danger for family and peace. But when his son falls seriously ill, he鈥檚 forced back into the orbit of Gaza (Chidi Mokeme), his old boss. The job is to deliver Nike (Darasimi Nnadi), a kidnapped government official鈥檚 daughter, to some dangerous men. This becomes a test of everything Tokunbo now stands for.

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4. (2018)

Running time: 2h

Director: Okechukwu Oku

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Rose (Lilian Echelon) didn鈥檛 have the luxury of grieving properly. Her father dies, and just like that, she takes up the responsibility to keep her family fed. Money is tight and life鈥檚 not easy, but they鈥檙e managing. Then one day, a wealthy, mysterious stranger comes, dangling what looks like Rose鈥檚 golden ticket out of poverty. But nothing this shiny comes without strings. The deeper Rose gets pulled into his world, the more that way out starts looking like a setup.

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3. (2024)

Runtime: 1h 52m

Directors: Jack鈥檈nneth Opukeme and Adebayo Tijani

Genre: Drama

Funmi (Gbubemi Ejeye) had big-city dreams, but her family marries her off against her will to Odun (Femi Branch), a wealthy, ageing farmer from the next village, all for a few plots of land. And Funmi is not hiding how she feels about it. Everyone knows she鈥檚 not here for this arrangement, at all.

Then things take a turn when Odun’s nephew, Femi (Tobi Bakre), rolls back into the village from the city. His return sparks an attraction between them, starting a forbidden relationship. The situation eventually sends the entire family spiralling into chaos.

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2. (2023)

Running time: 2h 4m

Director: Editi Effiong

Genre: Thriller

A deacon (Richard Mofe-Damijo) who looks like he鈥檇 never hurt a fly is actually hiding a military past he鈥檚 tried hard to bury. But when corrupt policemen frame and kill his son, all that 鈥渕an of God鈥� composure goes out the window. What follows is a one-man rampage as he tears through the system to clear his son鈥檚 name and make everybody responsible pay for it.

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1. (2019)

Running time: 1h 40m

Director: Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo

Genre: Crime/Thriller

Kossi鈥檚 (Gabriel Afolayan) story starts rough. He鈥檚 trafficked from Togo to Lagos at just 12 and thrown straight into house-help life for the Martins family (Wale Ojo and Dakore Egbuson-Akande). Over time, their bond grows beyond just a boss-and-worker relationship. But underneath all that, Kossi is  carrying a hunger the Martins can鈥檛 feed. He wants his own money, freedom and life on his own terms. That hunger pulls him into Lagos鈥� criminal underworld, chasing independence in all the wrong places.

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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.听

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.听

Uzor Arukwe 

He played the stingy Igbo business owner Chigozie in A Tribe Called Judah. And also, Victor, Ronke鈥檚 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.听

Bisola Ayeola

She played the women鈥檚 rights activist, Madam Bassey in Everybody Loves Jenifa.听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鈥檒l 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 work lacked the addictive musicality of the duo while Paul鈥檚 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 鈥渂lood is thicker than water.鈥� 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鈥檛 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 鈥淐hop My Money鈥� 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鈥檛 go through the stress of watching the P Square streaming show. Before you dive in, let鈥檚 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鈥檚 wife
• Ifeoma, Jude鈥檚 wife
• Northside Entertainment, a holding company for P-Square鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.听

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鈥檚 manager. Peter again rejected this arrangement.听

He even invoked Beyonce in the video, telling us how she fired her father as her manager (when is Peter dropping his 鈥淔ormation鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檙e 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鈥檚 wife, Ifeoma, owned 80 percent of Northside Music, where P Square鈥檚 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鈥檚 catalogue. Peter then asked why his brother wasn鈥檛 selling out stadiums with his 99 percent talent. I think Rudeboy has to go on his own Eras tour after this shade.听

Peter shared how he wrote a petition against Northside Music, which led to Jude鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 how you know that Peter went to the Kunle Afolayan school of filmmaking with this brilliant use of flashback).听

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鈥� 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 鈥渇uck with me cos u know I got 鈥榚m.鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檒l be wearing to the award show.听

Jude went on to accuse Peter of baiting him so as to sway public opinion since he wasn鈥檛 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 鈥淏izzy Body鈥� choreography. 

This is without doubt the . Here, Peter responded to Jude鈥檚 video about his Northside Entertainment/Music debacle, accusing his brother of using Ifeoma鈥檚 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.听

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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 鈥溾��), 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.听

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鈥檚 what spurred Paul鈥檚 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.听

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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 wedding and didn鈥檛 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鈥檚 Igbo names. When Peter had his first son, he named him Nonso after Paul. Much later, when Paul had his own son, he didn鈥檛 return the favour, breaking their childhood pact.听

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. 

What connects these Nigerian movies is great filmmaking, distinctive voices and stories rooted in Nigeria that resonate far beyond its borders. These are ten movies that have earned international acclaim and deserve every bit of it.

1. (2025)

Running time: 1h 33m

Director: Akinola Davies Jr.

Genre: Drama

Set against the backdrop of Nigeria鈥檚 1993 presidential election, My Father鈥檚 Shadow focuses on two young brothers, Akin (Godwin Chiemerie Egbo) and Remi (Chibuike Marvellous Egbo), who spend a day navigating Lagos with their estranged father, Folarin (峁⑨粛p岷固� D矛r铆s霉). As political uncertainty hangs over the city, the family is forced to confront old wounds and fragile bonds. It premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and is celebrated for its storytelling and sharp look at Nigeria at a historic crossroads.

2. (2023)

Running time: 1h 47m

Director: C.J. 鈥淔iery鈥� Obasi

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Mami Wata centres on Mama Efe (Rita Edochie), the spiritual leader of a coastal village devoted to the water deity Mami Wata. When her authority is challenged after a series of crises, her daughters, Zinwe (Uzoamaka Power) and Prisca (Evelyne Ily Juhen), find themselves caught between tradition and change.

It鈥檚 shot entirely in striking black and white, and it鈥檚 one of Nigeria鈥檚 most celebrated festival successes, winning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography at Sundance and earning praise for blending African mythology with great visual storytelling.

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3. (2020)

Running time: 1h 56m

Director: Chuko Esiri and Arie Esiri

Genre: Drama

This is an interconnected story of Lagos residents chasing a better future abroad. Mofe (Jude Akuwudike) works as a factory technician hoping to relocate to Spain, while Rosa (Temi Ami-Williams), a hairdresser, struggles to build a stable life for herself and her young sister. Instead of romanticising migration, this movie captures the frustrations of everyday survival. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and became one of the most internationally acclaimed Nigerian films of its generation for its realism and performances.

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4. Over The Bridge (2023)

Running time: 1h 39m

Director: Tolu Ajayi

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Over the Bridge is about Folarin (Ozzy Agu), a successful investment banker whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel after a financial scandal forces him to confront the personal cost of ambition. As pressure mounts from work, family and society, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. This movie is lauded for its thoughtful exploration of class, identity and mental health.

Over the Bridge isn鈥檛 streaming anywhere right now.

5. (2025)

Running time: 2h

Director: Ema Edosio

Genre: Drama

This is the story of a group of dancers fighting for their art and navigating societal expectations. Through their everyday lives, the movie paints an intimate portrait of resilience without losing sight of the systemic challenges shaping the country. Rather than offering easy answers, When Nigeria Happens allows ordinary people to tell Nigeria鈥檚 story themselves, receiving international recognition for its honest, ground-level perspective on modern Nigeria.

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6. The Man Died (2024)

Running time: 1h 45m

Director: Awam Amkpa

Genre: Action, Drama

Based on Wole Soyinka’s prison memoir, The Man Died stars Wale Ojo as Soyinka while he is imprisoned by the Nigerian military government during the Civil War. Held in solitary confinement for attempting to mediate peace, Soyinka battles isolation while refusing to surrender his convictions. The adaptation is praised for faithfully bringing one of Nigeria鈥檚 most important political memoirs to the screen. It depicts a powerful meditation on freedom, resistance and the cost of speaking truth to power.

The Man Dies isn鈥檛 streaming anywhere right now.

7. (2024)

Running time: 1h 41m

Director: The Agbajowo Collective

Genre: Drama, Suspense

This coming-of-age drama follows Jawu, a young woman living in the floating Makoko community, whose life changes after she discovers a stash of corrupt money. As powerful figures close in, she鈥檚 forced to choose between survival and fighting for her community. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie drew acclaim for combining social realism with folklore-inspired storytelling. It offers one of contemporary Nigerian cinema鈥檚 most vivid portrayals of life on the margins.

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8. (2024)

Running time: 1h 28m

Director: Afolabi Olalekan

Genre: Action, Thriller

The lives of several interconnected Lagos residents collide after two young entrepreneurs, Tayo (Ogranya Jable Osai) and Themba (Jesse Suntele), launch a motorcycle ride-hailing startup that soon comes under pressure from aggressive government regulation and police harassment. The movie examines corruption, bureaucracy and the everyday struggle to survive in modern Nigeria. It won the Special Jury Award at the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2024 and has been widely praised for weaving multiple personal stories into a sharp social commentary with broad international appeal.

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9. (2021)

Running time: 1h 23m

Directors: Abba T. Makama, C.J. 鈥淔iery鈥� Obasi and Michael Omonua 

Genre: Drama, Mystery

Juju Stories is an anthology film that reimagines Nigerian urban legends through three distinct tales: Love Potion, Yam, and Suffer the Witch. Each story explores how folklore collides with contemporary Lagos life, which draws on familiar myths while delivering psychological horror and satire. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and got international praise for revitalising indigenous storytelling through genre cinema and bold visual experimentation.

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10. (2023)

Running time: 1h 33m

Director: Babatunde Apalowo

Genre: Drama, Romance

This movie follows Bambino (Tope Tedela) and Bawa (Riyo David) as an unexpected friendship gradually develops into a romantic relationship in Lagos. As their feelings deepen, both men must navigate social expectations, religion and Nigeria鈥檚 hostile legal environment toward same-sex relationships.

It premiered in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival and won its Teddy Award for its understated, nuanced performances and sensitive portrayal of queer love in contemporary Nigeria.

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has officially confirmed that his anticipated third studio album is complete and will arrive before the end of the year. The exciting announcement was unveiled during a special Spider-Man-themed event at the cinema, attended by fans on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Rather than dropping the project鈥檚 title, Rema invited listeners directly into the rollout. Adding to the excitement, he gave a cryptic riddle to fans at the cinema, giving his fanbase exactly 48 hours to decipher the forthcoming album鈥檚 title. The riddle is packed with symbolic references to colour, time, memory and his past releases. And it has ignited speculation across the internet as fans eagerly dissect every clue.

I couldn鈥檛 resist the challenge, so I鈥檓 joining the hunt. Using two guesses, I鈥檒l be breaking down the timeline, analysing the lore step-by-step and attempting to decipher the strongest title (with an extra option) of Rema鈥檚 next album. Let鈥檚 crack the code.

Theory A

1. The timeline clues

鈥淚 was heard in the year of the barbenheimer fever, yet I have not truly been born… Return to the crime.鈥�

The Year: 鈥溾�� took over global pop culture in the summer of 2023. This confirms the hidden word or concept that Rema is talking about was first introduced during his 2023 release cycle.

The Crime: Rema explicitly tells us to 鈥渞eturn to the crime.鈥� In October 2023, he released the widely acclaimed . Track 3 on that EP is titled 鈥溾�� The scene of the crime is this specific song.

2. The thematic clues

鈥淚 slept beside an animal while an entire world bled around us. I belong to the world with the glowing pineal gland in the brain. I belong to the THIRD door, but my shadow crossed the sequel to the SECOND.鈥�

The Bleeding World: This aptly describes the visual aesthetic of the RAVAGE EP era. The artwork and promotional videos featured Rema in a fiery, apocalyptic, blood-red world alongside an animal鈥攕pecifically, a horse.

The Third Door: The 鈥済lowing pineal gland鈥� represents the Third Eye, aligning with the 鈥淭HIRD door鈥濃�攈is impending third album. Rema鈥檚 ongoing lore heavily features skeletal and anatomical imagery where the inner mind is activated.

The Shadow: His second album is HEIS (2024). The riddle suggests the word we鈥檙e hunting for was either delivered as an ad-lib (鈥渟hadow鈥�) in HEIS or cleverly hidden in the music videos that followed it.

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3. Deciphering the title

鈥淢y beginning is the colour right in front of you. My ending is what remains… disguised as a word with no meaning.鈥�

The Beginning: Rema鈥檚 signature aesthetic colour, and the dominant hue of the Ravage era鈥檚 鈥渂leeding world鈥� is RED.

The Ending: What remains after a fire or a bleeding, apocalyptic world? ASH (or DUST or RUIN).

The Meaningless Word: The riddle explicitly states that the title is a 鈥渨ord with no meaning.鈥� If we combine the prefix and suffix decoded above, we get a coined portmanteau. The most logical combination of these clues points directly to a word like REDASH.

Theory B

1. Find the instruction, leave the answer

Most cryptics hide one line that tells you how to read the rest. Here it鈥檚 the last two: 鈥渄o not look ahead鈥�, which perhaps means to read backwards. 鈥淩eturn to the crime鈥� tells you what you鈥檒l get when you do. Before knowing a single letter, you know the shape of the answer: a word that reverses into the name of a crime.

2. Establish keys words

Two lines define this part: 鈥淢y beginning is the colour right in front of you鈥� and 鈥淢y ending is what remains.鈥� This signifies beginning and ending. Two halves assembled together. So, the target is [colour] + [something]

3. Note the phrasing

The colour is right in front of you. Not 鈥渢he colour of blood鈥� or 鈥渢he colour of fire. It鈥檚 right in front of you.

The line immediately preceding it: 鈥渁n entire world bled around us.鈥� This points to Blood. Blood is RED in colour.

Then Rema says, 鈥淢y ending is what remains.鈥� This points to Rum, which is distilled from molasses. It鈥檚 the residue left behind after sugar refining. It鈥檚 literally and industrially, what remains.

4. Test the reversal

RED + RUM = REDRUM.

Backwards: MURDER.

Now, reread the opening with REDRUM in hand and the imagery of comes to mind.

• 鈥渁 word with no meaning鈥� 鈥� in the movie, Danny Torrance scrawls REDRUM on the door with red lipstick. It鈥檚 gibberish until seen in a mirror.
• 鈥淚 arrived before my time鈥� 鈥� Danny writes this before the murder it predicts has occurred.
• 鈥渢he world with the glowing pineal gland in the brain鈥� 鈥� the pineal gland is the third eye, the seat of psychic sight. This is the world where people have that gift is the world of the shining itself.
• 鈥淚 slept beside an animal while an entire world bled around us鈥� 鈥� this points to the man in the bear costume in Room 237, and the elevator hemorrhaging blood down the corridor. 鈥淪lept鈥� doubles as a nod to , the sequel to The Shining.

My conclusion

While Rema is known for playing chess with his artistic lore, the breadcrumbs he left behind in this riddle are too precise to ignore. By combining the visual aesthetics of the bleeding world, the strict 2023 timeline, and the math of a 鈥渨ord with no meaning,鈥� I鈥檓 locking in my guess: Rema鈥檚 third studio album will be titled REDASH or REDRUM.

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As we await Oriade, his sixth studio album 鈥� set to come tomorrow 鈥� we look at 20 songs that spotlight him at his collaborative best. Some launched careers, became defining hits, and others proved that sometimes all a great song needs is the right feature at the right moment.

20. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Lola Rae feat. Davido (2018)

Lola Rae had just been signed to Davido Music Worldwide as the label鈥檚 鈥渇irst lady,鈥� and this romantic, dance-driven record doubled as her flagship DMW rollout. The title, Igbo for 鈥減lease,鈥� sets the pleading, love-struck tone, and Davido鈥檚 romantic guest verse elevates it to an airwave banger. This is him giving his newest signee a co-sign and a great verse.

19. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Russ feat. Davido (2021)

This is one of Davido鈥檚 cleaner international linkups. Though it鈥檚 a Russ single, Davido is firmly in the driver鈥檚 seat. He opens the track, handles the hook and sets the vibe before Russ slides in with a verse name-dropping jollof and suya. The American rapper sought out Davido to provide an authentic Afropop flavour, and OBO rewarded that commitment with a feature that engineered a cross-cultural groove.

18. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Sinzu (FKA Sauce Kid) feat. Davido (2011)

This is one of the earliest pieces of evidence that a teenage Davido possessed immense star power. As a newcomer fresh off his own breakout, Davido gives a memorable chorus that carries Sinzu鈥檚 rap verses. 鈥淐arolina鈥� became an instant club hit and proved that Davido was a great feature asset.

17. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Odunsi, the Engine feat. Davido (2018)

This feature has to be the most left-field pick here, and one of the most rewarding. From Odunsi鈥檚 landmark album rare, comes 鈥渄ivine.鈥� It鈥檚 a bouncy, retro-tinged R&B cut with a romantic, wordplay-heavy lean. Hearing Davido step into the vanguard alt茅 space is a delight. He adapts his delivery to the song鈥檚 cooler, jazzier style; evidence of range too few of his features get credit for.

16. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� BoyPee, Hyce & Brown Joel feat. Davido (2024)

This remix is a prime example of Davido鈥檚 long-standing habit of elevating rising talent. The original track by BoyPee, Hyce, and Brown Joel was already gaining traction, but Davido鈥檚 co-sign and verse turned it into a smash hit. He smoothly adapted to the upbeat, joyful mood of the song.

15. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� DJ Neptune feat. Davido (2020)

From the Greatness era, this Speroach Beatz鈥損roduced record (with guitar flourishes from Fiokee) finds Davido wearing his heart on his sleeve 鈥� an airy, romantic ode to a crush, complete with a stuttering, DJ-scratch鈥搒tyle vocal hook that makes the whole thing stick. One of DJ Neptune’s signature guest showcases and a reminder that Davido’s softer, love-struck mode lands just as hard as his flexes.

14. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Larry Gaaga feat. Davido (2018)

This track was a big club hit curated by music executive Larry Gaaga. Davido carries the entire vocal performance, giving a catchy, money-centric composition over a bouncy, bass-heavy beat. It鈥檚 another example of Davido鈥檚 ability to take a relatively simple concept and turn it into a replayable, sticky groove.

13. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Reminisce feat. Davido (2014)

Off Reminisce鈥檚 Alaga Ibile album, 鈥淒addy鈥� (often referred to as 鈥淒addy Mi鈥�) is an enjoyable fusion of Nigerian hip-hop and Afropop. It鈥檚 a song about surpassing the heights their fathers reached. Davido鈥檚 hook adds accessibility, turning the song into more than a rap song. This is easily one of the strongest rap-pop collaborations of its era.

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12. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Runtown feat. Davido (2014)

This is a career-defining song for Runtown. It鈥檚 produced by TSpize and was set up when Timaya connected the two artists in the studio. Davido brought a fast-paced, breathless flow that matches the song鈥檚 theme of speed and luxury. The Davido connection ran deep: the same creative orbit produced Davido鈥檚 own smash hit 鈥淎ye.鈥�

11. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay (2023)

鈥淪ensational鈥� is arguably Davido鈥檚 biggest crossover moment on this list. It鈥檚 a song from Chris Brown鈥檚 11:11 album. Davido鈥檚 romantic, melodic turn holds its own beside one of R&B鈥檚 biggest stars. This song gave both Davido and Lojay their first-ever Billboard Hot 100 entry, topped Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for multiple weeks, and won two NAACP Image Awards.

10. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Lil Kesh feat. Davido & Olamide (2014)

This remix turned a street dance into a national craze. Lil Kesh鈥檚 original 鈥淪hoki鈥� was already spreading through Lagos as the signature dance step of the moment; the YBNL-issued remix stacked Olamide and Davido and gave it the star power to go fully mainstream. Davido鈥檚 verse rides the shuffling, chant-driven beat with charisma. It was one of the defining crossover records of 2014 and a launchpad for Lil Kesh, one of the era鈥檚 biggest breakout acts.

9. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Adekunle Gold feat. Davido (2021)

Adekunle Gold鈥檚 folk-inspired songwriting and Davido鈥檚 populist appeal bring the two pop stars together in the middle on themes of money, drinks, and good times. The blend of party spirit and lyricism makes it a fan favourite across both camps.

8. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Kcee feat. Davido (2015)

This hyper-fast track saw Kcee tap into Davido鈥檚 boundless spirit for the remix. Davido delivers a verse full of playful bragging that goes with the song鈥檚 party-ready ambience. His voice injects extra urgency into the song with lines like: 鈥淎nd every young boy wanna be me now / They wanna be me now.鈥�

7. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Tekno feat. Davido (2013)

Before Tekno became one of Afrobeats鈥� most important hitmakers and producers, there was 鈥淗oliday”, a single from 2013 featuring Davido. It鈥檚 a snapshot of two future superstars in their ascendant years, with Davido lending his then-rising star power to a young Tekno. It鈥檚 a historically significant footnote in both artists鈥� catalogues.

6. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Mayorkun feat. Davido (2018)

鈥淏obo鈥� was a major moment for Davido鈥檚 label, DMW. Davido鈥檚 verse is playful and boastful, complementing Mayorkun鈥檚 witty lyrics. His appearance feels like a stamp of approval rather than a takeover, showing why so many artists benefit from having him on a record. The 鈥渘a money be fine bobo鈥� hook was inescapable and a perfect encapsulation of the DMW family sound at its peak.

5. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Humblesmith feat. Davido (2016)

This remix came at a time when Davido was going through personal challenges, specifically the publicised custody battle involving his first child and the Momodu family. Humblesmith鈥檚 song was already a success, but Davido used his verse on the remix to directly address the controversy with lines like 鈥淣o be by force to go Dubai.鈥� His candid verse cleared the air and also propelled the song to mainstream acclaim.

4. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Skales feat. Davido (2015)

From Skales’ Man of the Year album, 鈥淎lways” is a breezy love song built on generous promises such as money, shopping, visas, whatever the girl wants. Davido鈥檚 verse leans into that romantic braggadocio. It鈥檚 one of the more melodic entries on this list and a highlight of Skales鈥� discography.

3. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Falz feat. Davido & Olamide (2016)

This song is a big collaboration built around the larger-than-life personas of Falz, Olamide and Davido. Falz brings witty, humorous lyricism; Olamide represents the street; and Davido drops what becomes the most talked-about verse. He throws shade at media magnate Dele Momodu with the famous line 鈥淢r. Dele na my boy,鈥� stealing the spotlight and turning a great rap song into a cultural moment. 

2. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Kizz Daniel feat. Davido (2018)

Kizz Daniel鈥檚 鈥淥ne Ticket鈥� is one of the most beloved Davido collaborations, full stop. It threads a bittersweet needle; loving someone deeply while leaving the door open for them to walk. The two of Nigeria鈥檚 finest melodists trade lines effortlessly, and the result is a sweet song that stands as arguably their best song together.

1. 鈥�鈥� 鈥� Skiibii feat. Davido (2021)

Skiibii鈥檚 original was a hit; the Davido remix made it a monster. It鈥檚 a song about living the big boy life, something Davido knows about very well. On the remix, O.B.O opens his verse with the envy and bitter emotions that come with greatness. He鈥檚 lyrically at his best, and he rides this production beautifully. It鈥檚 a textbook example of the 鈥淒avido remix bump鈥� 鈥� his verse relaunches the song commercially.

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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 homes and talk about films against their parents wishes. It鈥檚 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鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.

1. (2022)

Running time: 2h 20m

Director: Funke Akindele

A lifelong rivalry boils over when Yejide (Funke Akindele) and her half-sister Awele (Mercy Johnson-Okojie) open rival bukas on the same street, reviving a family feud that began with their mothers, Asake (Sola Sobowale) and Ezinne (Tina Mba). Anything one party does is seen as an act of sabotage against the other, and it becomes another chapter in a battle that neither woman is willing to lose.

The movie never lets the tension cool. Though it has humour, this family drama is driven by pride, jealousy and years of unresolved resentment.

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2. (2021)

Running time: 2h

Director: Biodun Stephen

Sunmi (Timini Egbuson) wakes up one day to discover that his privileged life has vanished. He鈥檚 left to survive as an ordinary bread seller. His unexpected friendship with Todowede (Bimbo Ademoye), the bread seller who takes him in, forces him to confront the realities of hardship and responsibility while searching for answers about the life he lost. Every revelation pushes Sunmi further from the guy he used to be.

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3. (2025)

Running time: 1h 45m

Director: Niyi Akinmolayan

Imuetiyan (Efe Irele), a young London-based fashion editor, returns home to Edo State to bury her mother. But she gets back only to discover she鈥檚 been deceived. Her mother (Mercy Aigbe) is still alive, though in poor health, and she鈥檚 been lured back into a painful past she swore never to revisit.

This movie explores family trauma: how love and pain can coexist, and how what we inherit from our parents isn鈥檛 always understood.

4. (2018)

Running time: 1h 44m

Director: Daniel Oriahi

For as long as he can remember, Richard Okezie (Chris Attoh) has belonged to Sylvia (Zainab Balogun), a mysterious spirit who has claimed him since childhood. But when he falls in love with Gbemi (Ini Dima-Okojie) and chooses a future with her, Sylvia鈥檚 obsession turns his search for happiness into a terrifying struggle.

It comes with scares, but the drama rises through longing, jealousy and psychological tension. Every choice Richard makes comes at a painful cost. Sylvia is as tragic as it鈥檚 haunting.

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5. (2014)

Running time: 2h 28m

Director: Kunle Afolayan

With Nigeria鈥檚 independence only days away, Inspector Danladi Waziri (Sadiq Daba) is assigned to investigate the murders of several young women in the small town of Akote. As his investigation uncovers buried secrets involving respected members of the community, the line between justice and silence becomes blurred. October 1 is structured as a murder mystery and it draws its strength from the truths hidden beneath the surface.

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6. (2026)

Running time: 2h 25m

Director:听Great Valentine Edochie

Sibe began as Bimbo Ademoye鈥檚 hit web series in which she plays the titular Sibe, a resourceful woman who takes on every odd job imaginable. From bodyguard to carpenter, waitress, and dispatch rider, this movie shows Sibe stumbling through comic mishaps in her professional and personal life. The drama here is the everyday hustle turned up to a hundred. This is the chaos of a woman doing whatever it takes to survive.

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7. (2023)

Running time: 1h 36m

Director: Walter Taylaur

Best friends Uche (Nse Ikpe-Etim) and Toyin (Dakore Egbuson-Akande) fall in love with the same man, Sunday (Oris Erhuero). This romance places their years of friendship on a collision course. As feelings become impossible to ignore, every decision threatens to leave someone heartbroken. The movie explores the complexity of friendship, loyalty, love and timing.

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8. (2014)

Running time: 1h 35m

Director: C.J. Obasi

When a mysterious infection sweeps through a Lagos neighbourhood, Romero (Gabriel Afolayan) and a handful of residents become trapped in a desperate fight for survival as neighbours transform into bloodthirsty vampires. The horror brings the thrills, but the drama comes from the characters鈥� need to survive together. Fear and distrust turn ordinary relationships into enmity.

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9. (2026)

Running time: 1h 59m

Directors: Tope Adebayo and  Tijani 

Years after peace is restored to the kingdom of Ajeromi, greed, betrayal and the breaking of an ancient seal plunge the land back into darkness. This pandemonium forces the dreadful king of thieves, Agesinkole (Femi Adebayo), to return and unleash magical forces and a brutal quest for dominance that can鈥檛 be contained. Agesinkole is a terrifying force of nature, and the magical power struggles keep the tension at a boiling point from start to finish.

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10. (2018)

Running time: 2h 49m

Director: Kemi Adetiba 

Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale) has spent years building influence across Lagos’ political and criminal circles, but her decision to pursue elected office throws her into a ruthless battle against old allies, ambitious rivals and enemies who have been waiting for her to fall. As loyalties shift and bodies begin to pile up, every move she makes carries dangerous consequences. Here, trust is scarce and survival often demands impossible choices.

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From the partnerships that introduced superstars to the duos that reinvented genres, these are 10 producer-artist pairings that made hits and together changed the direction of Nigerian music.

1. and

Few producer-artist duos have ever owned a calendar year the way 顿鈥橳耻苍别蝉 and Iyanya did in 2012. After Iyanya鈥檚 early career struggled to gain traction following his Project Fame win, 顿鈥橳耻苍别蝉 helped redesign his sound around danceable, percussion-heavy music. The breakthrough came with 鈥淜ukere,鈥� before they doubled down with 鈥淯r Waist,鈥� 鈥淔lavour,鈥� 鈥淪exy Mama鈥� and several records from Desire, the album that turned Iyanya into one of the country鈥檚 biggest pop stars.

2. and

Davido鈥檚 rise to superstardom cannot be discussed without Shizzi. They started with 鈥淒ami Duro,鈥� the 2011 hit single that took Davido from a wealthy newcomer to the hottest young artist that year. From there came an uninterrupted run of anthems, including 鈥淕obe,鈥� 鈥淪kelewu,鈥� 鈥淎ye,鈥� 鈥淭chelete (Goodlife),鈥� 鈥淔ans Mi,鈥� 鈥淭he Sound,鈥� 鈥淟ike Dat鈥� and several standout album cuts across Davido鈥檚 catalogue.

3. and

Before Burna Boy became a Grammy-winning global superstar, LeriQ helped craft the sound that introduced him to the world. As the primary producer behind L.I.F.E (2013), LeriQ made a rich fusion of reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and Afro-fusion that powered songs like 鈥淟ike To Party,鈥� 鈥淵awa Dey,鈥� 鈥淩un My Race鈥� and 鈥淭onight.鈥� Their collaboration continued through Redemption and later records like 鈥淲ay Too Big鈥� and 鈥淢onsters You Made.鈥�

4. and

ID Cabasa was more than 9ice鈥檚 producer. He was his mentor and music producer during the singer鈥檚 early years at Coded Tunes. Cabasa produced much of Certificate and the critically-acclaimed Gongo Aso album, helping make classics like 鈥淕ongo Aso,鈥� 鈥淪treet Credibility,鈥� 鈥淧hotocopy,鈥� 鈥淧arty Rider鈥� and other songs that solidified 9ice as one of Africa鈥檚 most outstanding indigenous artists.

5. and

K-Solo and Timaya built one of the most impactful artist-producer partnerships of the mid-2000s pop era. They worked closely on True Story and Gift and Grace. K-Solo produced many of the songs that pushed Timaya鈥檚 voice to the mainstream, including enduring hits like 鈥淒em Mama,鈥� 鈥淥gologoma,鈥� etc.

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6. and Da Grin

Although their work relationship was tragically brief, Sossick and Da Grin permanently changed Nigerian hip-hop. Sossick produced influential songs like 鈥淧on Pon Pon鈥� and other popular jams on C.E.O., the album that cemented Da Grin鈥檚 legendary status before his untimely death in 2010.

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Few Nigerian producer-artist partnerships have lasted as long or produced as many hits as Pheelz and Olamide. Beginning with YBNL, Pheelz became the main producer behind Olamide鈥檚 evolution. He produced many albums, including Baddest Guy Ever Liveth, Street OT, Eyan Mayweather and The Glory. Together they delivered famous songs such as 鈥淒urosoke,鈥� 鈥淔irst of All,鈥� 鈥淎nifowose,鈥� 鈥淢elo Melo,鈥� 鈥淟agos Boys鈥� and 鈥淏obo.鈥�

8. and

The story of Wizkid鈥檚 rise begins with Samklef. As one of the chief producers behind Superstar (2011), Samklef crafted some of the album鈥檚 biggest songs like 鈥淒on鈥檛 Dull,鈥� 鈥淭ease Me/Bad Guys鈥� and 鈥淧akurumo.鈥� Those songs introduced Wizkid as a fresh, youthful voice capable of balancing pop appeal with street credibility. Their partnership may not have lasted for years, but its impact can鈥檛 be erased. The sound they created became one of the foundations of modern Afropop, and Superstar remains one of the most influential debut albums in Nigerian music history.

9. and

Masterkraft and Flavour have spent nearly two decades refining modern Igbo highlife for mainstream audiences. Across albums such as Blessed, Thankful and Ijele: The Traveller, Masterkraft produced many of Flavour鈥檚 biggest songs and has helped preserve the rich musical traditions that make up the singer鈥檚 discography.

10. and

Their artist-producer partnership began on Stories That Touch (2015), where SESS is the album鈥檚 primary producer and helped sharpen Falz鈥檚 witty, conversational rap into something more musically adventurous. They made songs like 鈥淓llo Bae,鈥� 鈥淪oft Work,鈥� 鈥淜arishika鈥� and 鈥淪oldier鈥� (with Simi), before continuing their chemistry on the Chemistry EP with Simi, the 27 album and the widely-acclaimed Moral Instruction, which SESS largely produced.

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