Netflix has no shortage of content, but sometimes finding the perfect movie to match your mood can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. We’ve curated a list of the top Nollywood movies and series from 2024 and 2025 currently streaming on Netflix, covering everything from gripping thrillers and historical epics to laugh-out-loud comedies and heartwarming romances.
If you’re looking for what to watch tonight, here’s a curated list of the top 10 Nollywood movies currently streaming on Netflix in 2025.
1. Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
Genre: Historical Drama / Epic
This is the concluding part in the two-part saga of Egba hero Lisabi. This film takes viewers deep into his rise as a fearless leader who challenged oppression, protected his people, and cemented his legacy in Yoruba history. Expect breathtaking sets, cultural depth, and emotionally charged performances.
Main Cast: Lateef Adedimeji, Adebimpe Oyebade, Odunlade Adekola, Olayode Juliana, Muyiwa Ademola.
2. A Lagos Love Story
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Promise Quest, a dedicated event planner, finds herself juggling between saving her family’s home and managing a huge cultural festival. Things get messy (and romantic) when she’s hired to work with a rising Afrobeats star, sparking unexpected chemistry in Nigeria’s most vibrant city.
Main Cast: Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Mike Afolarin, Jemima Osunde, Uti Nwachukwu, Susan Pwajok, Uche Montana, Veeiye.
3. Devil Is a Liar
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Adaora, a successful realtor, falls in love with a charming younger man. But what begins as passion spirals into betrayal, manipulation, and shocking secrets—including a devastating act that could destroy her future. This is one of Nollywood’s boldest thrillers in 2025.
Main Cast: Nse Ikpe-Etim, James Gardiner, Erica Nlewedim, Mercy Aigbe, Nancy Isime, Tina Mba, Yemi Blaq, Carolyn Hutchings, Padita Agu, Akin Lewis.
4. The Waiter
Genre: Action Comedy / Drama
When bumbling hotel waiter Akpos stumbles into a high-profile hostage situation, chaos is guaranteed. His clumsy antics turn dangerous, but in a twist of fate, he just might become an unlikely hero. A perfect mix of humor and suspense.
Main Cast: Ayo Makun (“AY”), Regina Daniels, Deyemi Okanlawon, Shaffy Bello, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kunle Remi, Toke Makinwa, Brain Jotter, Rahama Sadau.
5. Hakeem: Seeking Justice
Genre: Action / Thriller
After losing his family in a brutal attack, ex-soldier Hakeem returns home determined to find those responsible. His relentless search for justice puts him at odds with powerful enemies, testing his morals and his strength. A gritty revenge story that grips from start to finish.
Main Cast: Deyemi Okanlawon, Regina Daniels, Eso Dike, Femi Branch, Ali Nuhu, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha.
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6. The Bride Price
Genre: Romantic Drama
When tradition collides with love, a young couple is torn between family expectations and their own desires. This heartfelt drama captures the tension between modernity and culture in contemporary Nigeria.
Main Cast: Blossom Chukwujekwu, Sharon Ooja, Chinedu Ikedieze.
7. The Party (2025)
Genre: Murder Mystery / Crime
This gripping three-part miniseries centers on a glamorous party that takes a tragic turn when a young man mysteriously dies. As secrets unravel, family loyalties, friendships, and hidden grudges come to light. It’s suspenseful, emotional, and packed with powerhouse performances.
Main Cast: Kunle Remi, Kehinde Bankole, Shaffy Bello, Ayoola Ayolola, Segun Arinze, Femi Branch, Uzor Arukwe
8. To Kill a Monkey
Genre: Crime Thriller / Drama
Kemi Adetiba’s highly anticipated Netflix Original takes us into the shadowy world of cybercrime. The story follows Efemini, a talented but desperate programmer who is pulled into dangerous schemes by a former friend turned Lagos cybercrime kingpin. It’s a tale of betrayal, ambition, and the high price of survival in the digital underworld.
Main Cast: William Benson, Bucci Franklin, Stella Damasus, Bimbo Akintola, Chidi Mokeme, Lilian Afegbai
9. Baby Farm
Genre: Social Drama / Thriller
Inspired by real-life issues, this series follows Adanna, a pregnant woman who entrusts her unborn twins to a supposed NGO. She soon discovers she’s trapped in a horrifying child-trafficking network. Dark, emotional, and socially conscious, Baby Farm shines a light on one of Nigeria’s most urgent issues.
Main Cast: Rita Dominic, Onyinye Odokoro, Joseph Benjamin, Genoveva Umeh, Folu Storms
10. Tòkunbò
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Fast-paced and adrenaline-packed, this film follows Tokunbo, a former car smuggler turned cab driver. When a powerful politician blackmails him into delivering his daughter across Lagos in just three hours, Tokunbo must fight to save both his family and a child in need of a life-saving transplant.
Main Cast: Gideon Okeke, Chidi Mokeme, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Adunni Ade
Nollywood in 2025 is delivering films that appeal to every mood. If you want laughter, suspense, romance, or cultural depth, Netflix’s Nollywood catalogue has something for you. So grab some popcorn, log into Netflix, and let Nollywood transport you.
