List of Nigerian films of 2022
This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2022.
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2022
January–March
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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J A N U A R Y | 1 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | John Demps | Funke Akindele-Bello | Comedy | Released on Netflix | [1] |
7 | Over Her Dead Body | Sola Osofisan | Nse Ikpe Etim Binta Ayo Mogaji Uche Mac-Auley Patrick ‘Rico Swavey’ Fakoya Gregory Ojefua | Comedy drama | [2][3] | ||
21 | Juju Stories | C.J. ObasiAbba Makama Michael Omonua | Paul Utomi Michael Ejoor | A three-part anthology film First premiered at the 2021 edition of the Locarno Film Festival | [4][5] | ||
28 | Dinner At My Place | Kevin Apaa | Timini Egbuson | Romantic comedy | [3] | ||
F E B R U A R Y | 2 | Head Over Bills | Dabby Chimere | Shaffy Bello Racheal Okonkwo Mofe Duncan | Romantic drama | [6] | |
M A R C H |
April–June
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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A P R I L | 8 | King of Thieves (Ogundabede) | Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami | Toyin Abraham Femi Adebayo Salami Odunlade Adekola Ibrahim Chatta Adedimeji Lateef | Drama | Epic about mythical Yoruba character Odu Ogunda Ogbe also known as Ogundabede | [7] |
15 | The Blood Covenant | Fiyin Gambo | Tobi Bakre Shawn Faqua Uzor Arukwe Erica Nlewedim Alexx Ekubo | Coproduction between FilmOne and Inkblot Productions | [8] | ||
M A Y | |||||||
J U N E |
July–September
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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J U L Y | 22 | Tiger's Tail | Uyoyou Adia | Alexx EkuboNatacha AkideAkintoba Adeoluwa | [9] | ||
29 | Hey You | Uyoyou Adia | Timini EgbusonEfe Irele Rotimi Salami Tope Olowoniyan | Romantic comedy | Produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi | [10][9] | |
A U G U S T | 5 | Sista | Biodun Stephen | Kehinde Bankole Bisola Aiyeola Deyemi Okanlawon | [9] | ||
The Set Up 2 | Naz Onuzo | Adesua EtomiNancy Isime Kehinde Bankole | |||||
S E P T E M B E | |||||||
Anikulapo | Kunle Afolayan |
October–December
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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O C T O B E R | |||||||
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D E C E M B E R |
See also
References
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (7 December 2021). "'Chief Daddy 2' gets official release date". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "New movie, Over Her Dead Body, premieres January 7th in cinemas". Businessday NG. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ a b Bammeke, Ifeoluwa (11 February 2022). "Top 5 Highest-Grossing Nigerian Movies In January". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (24 December 2021). "'Juju Stories' lands 2022 Nigerian theatrical release". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Anthology film 'Juju Stories' to world premiere at Locarno Film Festival". Pulse Nigeria. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "HEAD OVER BILLS hits nationwide cinemas February 4, 2022". Vanguard News. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2 March 2022). "Watch Femi Adebayo Salami, Toyin Abraham in the official trailer for 'King of Thieves' (Ogundabede)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (4 March 2022). "Inkblot set to debut new thriller 'The Blood Covenant'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "8 Nigerian Movies and TV Shows Coming Soon to Your Screens - Afrocritik". 21 July 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill partner Adia for Hey You". The Nation Newspaper. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.