You have paid your Netflix subscription. You have the remote. And you want to watch something Nigerian tonight — something that sounds like home, laughs like Lagos, and hits different at 10pm on a Friday. But where do you start?
Netflix has been building its Nigerian catalogue since launching in Nigeria in 2016, and in 2026, the library is more diverse than ever — from record-breaking blockbusters like Behind the Scenes (just landed April 3, 2026) and war epics like Jagun Jagun, to psychological thrillers, crime dramas, romantic comedies, and mythological series. This is your complete, updated guide to every major Nigerian movie and series currently on Netflix — what it is about, who is in it, and whether it is worth your two hours.
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🆕 New on Netflix Nigeria — April 2026
🎬 JUST ADDED: Behind the Scenes — Available from April 3, 2026
Director: Funke Akindele & Tunde Olaoye | Cast: Funke Akindele, Scarlet Gomez, Tobi Bakre, Uzor Arukwe, Mr Macaroni, Uche Montana, Iyabo Ojo, Ibrahim Chatta | Genre: Drama | Box Office Record: ₦2.759 billion — highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time
Behind the Scenes tells the story of Aderonke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran (Scarlet Gomez), a successful real estate mogul and mother of two who gives endlessly to everyone around her — until she reaches her breaking point. A sharp, emotionally precise film about personal boundaries and the cost of generosity for women in leadership. FilmOne Entertainment confirmed on March 17, 2026 that the film would stream on Netflix Naija from April 3. Pulse Nigeria confirmed it as “the one film that defines Nollywood’s power right now.” If you missed the cinema run — the wait is over.
Action & Thriller
| Title | Year | Cast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ The Black Book | 2023 | Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sophia Alakija, Sam Dede | Nigeria’s best action thriller. RMD plays a grieving deacon who turns vigilante after his son is framed and killed by corrupt officers. Tight script, excellent pacing, and a blockbuster performance. One of the most-watched African Netflix titles globally. Must-watch. |
| ⭐ Son of the Soil | 2025 | Razaaq Adoti, ensemble | Dishonourably discharged Nigerian Special Ops soldier returns to Lagos, launches a one-man war against the criminal network that killed his sister. Bone-crunching fights, keke chases through Lagos markets, high energy from start to finish. One of the best new action titles on the platform. |
| The Hijack 1914 | 2024 | Ensemble | Based on true events: four boys take control of a Nigerian Airways Boeing 747 and make political demands. Claustrophobic, tense, and more gripping for being rooted in reality. |
| Shanty Town | 2023 | RMD, Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Nancy Isime | Six-part series. Courtesans attempt to escape a notorious Lagos kingpin. Chidi Mokeme carries this series on his shoulders with an outstanding performance. Mixed script but excellent cast — worth watching as a binge. |
| Ile Owo | 2024 | Immaculata Oko-Kasum, Efa Iwara | Nurse meets billionaire, falls in love, visits his family — and uncovers dark secrets. Builds slowly but delivers genuinely unsettling twists. Strong lead performance. |
Drama & Family
| Title | Year | Cast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Behind the Scenes | 2025 | Funke Akindele, Scarlet Gomez, Tobi Bakre, Iyabo Ojo | All-time Nollywood box office record. Emotional masterpiece about generosity, personal limits, and the invisible labour of successful Nigerian women. Start here. |
| ⭐ Oloture | 2020 | Sharon Ooja, Omowunmi Dada, Omoni Oboli | A journalist goes undercover as a sex worker to expose a human trafficking ring. Gritty, difficult, and deeply important. One of the most socially significant Nigerian films ever made. |
| Deja Vu | 2024 | Lateef Adedimeji, ensemble | A devoted husband’s world collapses when a DNA test reveals neither of his children is biologically his. Layered family drama about identity and betrayal. Lateef Adedimeji is exceptional. |
| Up North | 2018 | Banky W, Rahama Sadau, Ibrahim Suleiman | Rich Lagos boy sent to Bauchi as punishment finds love, friendship and purpose in an unfamiliar world. Charming, culturally rich, and surprisingly moving. |
| Adire | 2023 | Kehinde Bankole | A woman rebuilds her life by opening a lingerie business in a conservative community. Explores social stigma and the courage it takes to start over. Quiet and genuinely moving. |
| Merry Men 3 | 2022 | Ramsey Nouah, RMD, Ini Edo, Falz | Nigeria’s most stylish ensemble franchise in another round of high-end heists and mischief. No deep message — just pure entertainment with a cast clearly having the time of their lives. |
Comedy
| Title | Year | Cast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Sisi London | 2023 | Chioma Akpotha, Omoni Oboli | Village wife Philo vs. fake IJGB Cecilia — a war over a wealthy husband with a British accent “struggling for its life.” Hilarious, fast-paced, and packed with Nigerian cultural references. Perfect Friday night entertainment. |
| The Waiter | 2025 | Ayo Makun (AY), Shaffy Bello, Bucci Franklin | Lovable troublemaker Akpos is now a hotel waiter caught in the middle of a hostage crisis. Classic AY comedy energy with higher stakes and a sharper script than previous entries. |
| A Naija Christmas | 2021 | Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara, Tope Tedela, Sola Sobowale | Three brothers compete to bring a girlfriend home for Christmas to satisfy their mother. Warm, festive, and delightful — the Nigerian answer to a classic Christmas romantic comedy. |
| Omo Ghetto: The Saga | 2020 | Funke Akindele, Chioma Akpotha, Bimbo Thomas | Funke Akindele’s breakout directorial work. A girl from the ghetto navigating two worlds. Made ₦100M+ and launched the Akindele era of Nollywood dominance. Still hugely watchable. |
| Your Excellency | 2019 | Falz, Bimbo Ademoye, Tunde Adebimpe | A hapless young man accidentally becomes the front runner in a gubernatorial race. Falz’s comedy and sharp political satire land perfectly together. |
Romance
| Title | Year | Cast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ The Wedding Party | 2016 | Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Sola Sobowale, RMD, Enyinna Nwigwe | The film that changed Nollywood forever. A Lagos high-society wedding where everything goes wrong. Kemi Adetiba’s debut is still the gold standard for Nigerian romantic comedy — perfectly cast and endlessly rewatchable. Essential. |
| The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai | 2017 | Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Daniel Etim Effiong, Ini Dima-Okojie | The gang moves to Dubai for another wedding and more chaos. Less tight than the original but delivers 100% on entertainment. The Dubai production design alone makes it worth it. |
| La Femme Anjola | 2021 | Nonso Bassi, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Femi Jacobs | Noir-influenced romance: a lawyer falls obsessively in love with a mysterious woman and uncovers dangerous secrets. Stylish and adult in tone. Nse Ikpe-Etim is magnetic. |
| Finding Hubby | 2019 | Bimbo Ademoye, Deyemi Okanlawon | A Lagos single woman’s comedic journey through the Nigerian dating landscape. Relatable, warm, and full of sharp Lagos social observations. |
Epic, Historical & Cultural
| Title | Year | Cast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) | 2023 | Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Ademoye, Tobi Bakre | 14 million Netflix views in its first three days. A young warrior seeks revenge under a brutal warlord. Stunning production, epic battle scenes, and a Yoruba cultural vocabulary rendered at a scale never seen before. Non-negotiable watch. |
| ⭐ Aníkúlápó | 2022 | Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Hakeem Kae-Kazim | Netflix Original. A man resurrected by a mystical bird uses his power selfishly — with devastating consequences. Draws from Yoruba mythology and pre-colonial history. Visually extraordinary. One of the most important Nigerian films of the decade. |
| Igbinogun | 2025 | Damilare Kuku, Enyinna Nwigwe, Blossom Chukwujekwu | A female warrior leads a Robin Hood gang of thieves until everything goes catastrophically wrong. Zikoko calls it “Nollywood Robin Hood but make it epic and a woman unhinged with a sword.” Genuinely thrilling. |
| Lionheart | 2018 | Genevieve Nnaji, Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh | Netflix’s first Nigerian original film. Genevieve Nnaji directs and stars as a daughter fighting to save the family transport business. Historically significant and beautifully made. Essential viewing for understanding the Netflix-Nollywood story. |
| Seven Doors | 2023 | Femi Adebayo, ensemble | Seven men, seven doors, and the consequences of choices in a supernatural realm. Visually bold and culturally layered Yoruba epic from the Femi Adebayo universe. |
Series & Limited Shows
| Title | Year | Episodes | Cast | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Blood Sisters | 2022 | 4 | Kate Henshaw, Ramsey Nouah, Nancy Isime, Ini Dima-Okojie | Two best friends accidentally kill a man on the eve of a wedding, then spend four episodes running from the consequences. Addictive from minute one. Kate Henshaw as the terrifying mother-in-law is iconic. Nigeria’s biggest Netflix Original at launch. Best Nigerian series on the platform. |
| Shanty Town | 2023 | 6 | RMD, Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim | Courtesans escape a kingpin in a visually striking but structurally flawed series. Chidi Mokeme alone makes it worth watching. |
| Glamour Girls | 2022 | Series | Omoni Oboli, Uche Montana, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Idia Aisien | Remake of the iconic 1994 Nollywood film. Four glamorous women navigate Lagos’s high-society world of money, men, and dangerous secrets. |
| King of Boys: The Return of the King | 2021 | 7 | Sola Sobowale, Reminisce, Toni Tones, Nse Ikpe-Etim | Kemi Adetiba’s crime epic continues. Eniola Salami returns from exile to reclaim her throne. Sola Sobowale is simply one of the greatest performances in Nollywood history across both films. |
| Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre (Season 2) | 2026 | TBC | Kunle Remi + returning cast | Coming soon. Netflix’s most anticipated Nigerian title of 2026. BellaNaija confirmed it in Netflix’s 2026 African slate announcement. Check Netflix for release date. |
NaijaSabi Top 10 Ranked
| Rank | Title | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behind the Scenes (2025) | Everyone — start here |
| 2 | Jagun Jagun (2023) | Epic/historical fans |
| 3 | The Black Book (2023) | Action fans |
| 4 | Blood Sisters (2022) | Binge-watchers |
| 5 | Aníkúlápó (2022) | Art cinema / culture lovers |
| 6 | The Wedding Party (2016) | Romance / comedy lovers |
| 7 | Oloture (2020) | Drama / social issues |
| 8 | Son of the Soil (2025) | New action fans |
| 9 | Sisi London (2023) | Friday night laughs |
| 10 | Lionheart (2018) | Classic Nollywood fans |
Pick by Mood
😂 Need to Laugh
Sisi London · The Wedding Party · Your Excellency · A Naija Christmas · The Waiter
😭 Need a Good Cry
Behind the Scenes · Oloture · Adire · Up North · Deja Vu
😱 Edge of Your Seat
The Black Book · Blood Sisters · Ile Owo · Son of the Soil · The Hijack 1914
❤️ Date Night
The Wedding Party 1 & 2 · La Femme Anjola · Finding Hubby · A Naija Christmas
🏛️ Culture Deep-Dive
Jagun Jagun · Aníkúlápó · Lionheart · Igbinogun · Seven Doors
📺 Binge a Series
Blood Sisters (4 eps) · Shanty Town (6 eps) · King of Boys: Return · Aníkúlápó S1
Coming to Netflix Nigeria in 2026
| Title | Type | What We Know |
|---|---|---|
| Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre (Season 2) | Netflix Original Series | Kunle Afolayan returns. Story begins with a dramatic escape from the underworld. BellaNaija confirmed it in Netflix’s 2026 African slate. Most anticipated Nigerian Netflix release of 2026. |
| Yoh! Bestie | Netflix African slate | Expansion of the Yoh! universe. Pan-African production including Nigerian talent. |
| TBA Nigerian originals | TBC | Netflix expected to continue commissioning Nigerian content following the global success of Behind the Scenes and Blood Sisters. |
Great Nigerian Films NOT on Netflix (Check These Platforms)
| Title | Platform | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| A Tribe Called Judah (2023) | Prime Video | First Nollywood film to cross ₦1 billion. Funke Akindele at her best before Behind the Scenes |
| Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024) | Prime Video | Akindele’s penultimate record-breaker before Behind the Scenes |
| My Father’s Shadow (2025) | MUBI | First Nigerian film in the Cannes Film Festival official selection. BAFTA-award-winning short director |
| Ori: The Rebirth (2025) | Kava / Showmax | Highest-grossing Yoruba-language film ever. IMDB 8.5 rating |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behind the Scenes on Netflix Nigeria?
Yes. Behind the Scenes — the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time at ₦2.759 billion — arrived on Netflix Naija on April 3, 2026. FilmOne Entertainment confirmed the streaming date on March 17, 2026. Viewers outside Nigeria can access it on Kava.
What is the most popular Nigerian movie on Netflix?
By verifiable data, Jagun Jagun (2023) reached 14 million Netflix views in its first three days — one of the fastest starts for any African title on the platform. The Black Book (2023) broke into multiple countries’ Netflix global top 10 lists after its debut. Blood Sisters (2022) was Nigeria’s biggest Netflix Original at launch. Behind the Scenes only arrived April 3, 2026 — but given its cinema record, it is expected to dominate Nigerian charts immediately.
Is A Tribe Called Judah on Netflix?
No. As of April 2026, A Tribe Called Judah is on Amazon Prime Video, not Netflix. Funke Akindele had an output deal with Prime Video at the time of its 2023 release. Her return to Netflix with Behind the Scenes reflects a deliberate multi-platform strategy she has maintained across cinema, streaming, TV, and YouTube. Watch A Tribe Called Judah on Prime Video — it is essential.
What are the best Nigerian series on Netflix in 2026?
Blood Sisters (4 episodes, 2022) is our top pick — addictive from minute one. Shanty Town (6 episodes, 2023) is worth watching for Chidi Mokeme’s performance despite a weaker script. King of Boys: Return of the King (2021) delivers Sola Sobowale at her all-time best. Aníkúlápó Season 2 is coming in 2026 — the most anticipated Nigerian series arrival of the year.
🎬 NaijaSabi Quick Start Guide
- First time on Nollywood Netflix? → Behind the Scenes (2025)
- Want action? → The Black Book (2023)
- Want laughs? → Sisi London + The Wedding Party double bill
- Want Yoruba epics? → Jagun Jagun → Aníkúlápó
- Want to binge a series? → Blood Sisters — four episodes, one sitting
- Want something important? → Oloture — it will stay with you
- Most anticipated 2026 arrival: → Aníkúlápó Season 2
The Nigerian Netflix catalogue in 2026 is the best it has ever been. From ₦2.7 billion box office champions to quiet award-winning dramas, from Yoruba epics that shook the global streaming world to comedies that make the Nigerian experience feel seen — the library reflects an industry at the peak of its creative confidence.
Which Nigerian movie on Netflix is your all-time favourite? Drop your pick in the comments. We update this page monthly — bookmark it for your next Nollywood session. Also read: Top 10 Nigerian Comedy Skit Makers 2026 and Most Anticipated Nollywood Movies of 2026.
