1. A Sunday Affair (2023)

Role: Femi

Two best friends fall for the same man. You already know peace was never an option. In the midst of the love triangle wahala, Alexx plays Femi, a close friend of Sunday, the guy leading two women on. 

2. Afamefuna (2023)

Role: Paul

Alexx plays Paul, a senior apprentice who takes Afamefuna under his wing. They are practically brothers, until Afam gets his settlement first, and Paul lets his jealousy get the better of him. The film earned Alexx an AMVCA nomination for Best Supporting Actor: his last major role, and one of his best.

3. The Weekend Getaway (2012)

Role: Andre

Three groups of people arrive at the Le Meridien hotel for a relaxing weekend getaway: a man meeting his online love, a married couple hoping to rekindle their spark, and a wealthy cougar. Alexx plays Andre, the boyfriend of the cougar. Fun fact: this was one of Alexx鈥檚 first major breakout roles and the role that put him into the limelight. 

4. Lagos Cougars (2013)

Role: 2013

Three women in their forties decide they are done with men their own age and start dating younger. Alexx plays Chigo, the toy boy attached to Aret (Uche Jombo). She pays for everything he owns, while he’s simply chilling.  The drama that follows is exactly as messy as you’d expect.

5. Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015)

Role: Hubby

Gbomo Gbomo Express follows a small-time band of crooks working in a shawarma joint. When a woman is unfortunately the first victim of their antics, we meet Hubby, her husband played by the talented Alexx. The whole film is just these people making terrible decisions, one after another. 

6. First Lady (2015)

Role: Obama

Michelle wants out of sex work, but Obama, her abusive pimp, has other plans. He鈥檚 the man who gave her the name Michelle, and abuse is only one of his many terrible qualities. It鈥檚 one of the biggest departures from Alexx Ekubo鈥檚 usual charm.

7. A Man for the Weekend (2017)

Role: Bryan 

Bryan Mbah is a simple intern at the corporate firm where the main character, Candace, works. However, this dynamic takes a turn for the better when she hires him as a boyfriend to impress her mother. 

8. Catch. Er (2017)

Role: Tony Bello 

What happens when your wife dies and you turn out to be a key suspect? That鈥檚 Tony Bello鈥檚 fate in this classic thriller movie. 

This movie  is currently unavailable on streaming platforms. 

9. Bling Lagosians (2019)

Role: Nnamdi

The movie follows a wealthy Lagos family trying to maintain appearances while going broke behind the scenes. Alexx plays Nnamdi, another upper-class Lagos person pretending everything is fine. 

10. Blood Covenant (2022)

Role: Obi

Four friends make a pact in secondary school never to leave each other. Somehow, life happens and they separate. In this time, Obi (Alexx Ekubo) has become wealthier than the group. Their greed and quest for quick wealth lead them down a very dangerous path. 

This was triggered by a viral video of the National Youth Service Corp member @BackhatDude who creates TikToks with his pupils. 

Unsurprisingly, people had strong opinions. Many argued that posting the children online is unacceptable and infringed on their privacy. 

Others pointed out that it may have negative effects on the children. 

Then there were others who felt the corper deserved extra scrutiny. 

While these guys pointed to the potential benefits. 

To these people, everything is fine as long as the parents gave permission.

The question still remains: where do we draw the line between posting children and simply exploiting them for views on the internet?

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It鈥檚 arguably the best month of the year: Pride Month. And what better time to catch up on some of the best films Nollywood has given us about queer love. 

Whether you鈥檙e looking for romances or documentaries that spotlight real-life experiences, these films offer a glimpse into the many ways queer Nigerians have told their stories on screen. While some of them are not pure love stories, they are not entirely the focus of this article. Let鈥檚 jump right in! 

1. Ife (2020)

Director: Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim

Running time: 38m

Directed by Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim and produced by Pamela Adie, the film follows two women, Adaora and Ife who meet and fall in love over the course of a 3-day-date in Lagos. But soon, they find their love being tested with the realities of being queer in Nigeria. 

2. 14 Years and A Day (2023)

Director: Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim, Ayo Lawson

Running time: 21m 

Another classic from Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim but this time in collaboration with Ayo Lawson.  Amal, a queer woman finds herself in an emotional conflict with her partner of 14 years. In a bid to run away from this frustration, she seeks solace in a solitary dinner unaware that fate has other things in store. 

This movie is currently unavailable on streaming platforms. 

3. Boys Like Us (2025)

Director: Babatunde Apalowo

Running time: 1h 33 m 

Boys Like Us follows the lives of four gay friends who live together in Lagos, as their lives begin to unravel over the course of a single weekend. Each episode takes viewers along on a different adventure. 

4. She He They (2024)

Director: Uyaiedu Etim

Running time: 10m 

Across seven episodes, She He They follows the lives of Reni, a lesbian and her three roommates鈥擨mani, a Muslim lesbian, Ijemma, a transwoman, and Victor, a gay man, with each of them dealing with their unique struggles. 

5. Pieces of Love (2024) 

Director: Omeleme

Running time: 40m 

This is a classic roommates-to-lovers situation. Tobe and Alex go from sharing an apartment to falling in love with each other. Now, they have to cope with hiding their relationship because of the society they live in. 

6 Unbroken Note (2026)

Director: Pamela Adie

Running time: 1h 12m 

This film follows the journey of Adekunle, a young artist who struggles to live authentically in a society and family environment that rejects his identity. Despite the looming danger of homophobic attacks, he makes the brave decision to live authentically. 

7. Delivery Guy (2025)

Director: JFM TV

Running time: 39m

Delivery Guy takes viewers on a journey through the complex emotional and social challenges faced by two men, Jeff and Timmy, as they navigate their relationship in a society struggling to accept their identity.

8.Walking with Shadows (2019)

Director: Aoife O鈥橩elly

Running time: 1h 33m

Set in Lagos, Walking With Shadows centred around Adrian, a gay man whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel after he is outed. The film examines the pressure many queer Nigerians face to conform to societal expectations. 

9. Hell or High Water (2016)

Director: Oluseyi Asurf

Running time: 31m 

This movie centres on a married pastor struggling to reconcile his sexuality with his faith. Rather than presenting easy answers, the film tries to highlight the complexities of navigating religion and sexuality in a country Nigeria.

10. Under The Rainbow (2018) 

Director: Pamela Adie

Running time: 1h 12m 

This documentary film takes viewers on a first hand journey through what being queer in Nigeria looks like. Produced and directed by LGBTQ activist, Pamelie Adie, it details her deeply personal coming out journey. 

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And that’s why we’ve taken upon ourselves to highlight the women across these reality TV shows that not only kept us entertained but have managed to maintain culture relevance long after their shows ended. Here are some of the most memorable women in reality TV history.

1.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem

It’s been seven years since Mercy won. Her continued relevance and the success of her endeavours since then make it clear that her win was anything but a fluke.

2.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem

Tacha is the ultimate definition of a polarising TV personality. Despite her clashes with fellow housemates, she always stayed true to herself.

3.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Level Up

Yes, Phyna was chaotic in the house. But no one wants to watch a show where everyone is singing kumbaya with each other.

4.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala

Is Cee-C a villain or simply too honest for TV? Whatever your answer, you can’t deny she was entertaining AF. Many have tried to recreate her playbook and failed.

5.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Lockdown

Reality TV often needs a calm presence to weather the storm, but Erica somehow managed to be both.

6.

Show: Real Housewives of Lagos

Yes, she ended every season she’s appeared in with all her friendships destroyed, but her erratic behaviour is part of why we love her.

7.

Show: Young, Famous & African

If there’s one thing Annie did, it was keep viewers glued to their screens, whether they were rooting for her or criticising her.

8.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Level Up

During her season, Bella made headlines as the housemate who wasn鈥檛 afraid to speak her mind, even if it meant ruffling a few feathers along the way.

9.

Show: Real Housewives of Lagos

Chioma wasn’t a housewife, but reality TV never needed to be real. Her no-nonsense approach to issues endeared fans to her.

10.

Show: Big Brother Naija: Lockdown

If reality TV is known for pushing cast members to their limits, Nengi defies that axiom. She somehow managed to both stir the pot and rise above it.

ALSO READ: Nigerian Reality TV Shows that Need to Make a Comeback 

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Specifically, how much the main character, soluchi, makes to be able to live so fabulously.

In Call of My Life, we meet Soluchi a call center agent trying to heal from a bitter heartbreak, until her job connects her to the charming Eli.

Apart from Soluchi’s interesting love life, she also has an enviable lifestyle, with her preppy outfits, upscale apartment and monthversary gifts to her partner.

Soluchi鈥檚 fabulous apartment and outfits made us wonder: how much do call center agents actually make?

According to , call center agents in Nigeria earn somewhere between 鈧�65,000 and 鈧�300,000 per month.

Let’s assume she earns 鈧�300,000 per month. Can that pay for her apartment?

An upscale apartment like that in Lagos costs 鈧�3m to 鈧�6m per year. By our salary estimation, she’d need to leave her entire annual salary untouched to afford that place.

Come heartbreak or bad work day, one thing Soluchi never has is a bad hair day. Her locs were always styled to the T.

Styling locs frequently is not for the financially weak. A retwist can cost between 鈧�25,000 to 鈧�50,000.

Our theory: Either Soluchi has a side hustle the movie didn’t mention or she works for one of the few companies in Nigeria that actually pays a competitive salary.

Or maybe she’s simply figured out how to build wealth and afford the life she wants. If you’d like to do the same, attending the is a good place to start.

ALSO READ: 10 Times Nollywood Accidentally Taught Us Money Lessons

The 10/10 housemates gave us plenty of drama in the house. They were so chaotic they almost took over Ebuka鈥檚 designated role of 鈥渟haking tables鈥� with their own in-house roundtable discussions.

And there鈥檚 still so much left to unpack. How did Faith deal with his disqualification? Are Mide and Dede still not on talking terms? What happened with Kola and Imisi鈥檚 friendship?

While we wait for answers by 10pm this night, here鈥檚 what they鈥檝e been getting up to since leaving the house.

The season鈥檚 resident IT girl hasn鈥檛 slowed down since the show ended. Dede has kept up with serving looks on Instagram and has worked as an ambassador for brands like Guinness and Vaseline.

Koyin was one of the most active housemates of the season and even outside the house, he has shown just how much of a star he is. He recently scored a movie role in Tokunbo Marriage. 

Winning the show was only the beginning. Even while she was in the house, it was obvious that there was some acting talent tucked away beneath the surface. She recently starred in Ajosepo. 

In the house, Kola served looks from day one until he left, and he has kept that same energy outside the house. From his fashion-forward posts to partnerships with brands like CeraVe and Heineken, he is still showing us why he was the fashion boy of the season.

Thelma was one of the housemates who had her eyes firmly on the money, so it came as no surprise when she returned to building her skincare store after leaving the house.

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If there is one thing Mide was never going to do, it is fade into the background. With her ethereal face card in hand, she has gone on to build a decent career for herself as a fashion influencer. 

Coming into the house as a doctor, most people probably assumed his next move would be a return to the hospital after the show. Instead, he has found himself drawn to the spotlight, hosting a wellness show on TVC and snagging the Best Dressed award at the AMVCAs. 

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Sultana might not have been the most dramatic housemate, but she has since shown us that she can turn on the drama when the cameras are rolling. She has appeared in a number of YouTube movies and even added an AMVCA Best Dressed win to her record. 

If there was one housemate who refused to be boxed in, it was Jason Joe. One minute he was singing, the next he was dancing, and somewhere in between he was serving looks too. He鈥檚 pretty much been doing the same since he left the house. 

While her Big Brother journey was cut short earlier than some, Zita has been making the most of life outside the house. Between completing her degree, working in real estate, and carving a niche as a content creator, she鈥檚 clearly going to be in our faces for some time. 

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From heart stopping romantic comedies to gripping action movies, Nollywood has shown it’s a diverse space with something for everyone. Whatever genre you鈥檙e into, there鈥檚 something for you. Here鈥檚 a list of the best Nollywood movies across different genres, from the 2000s till date.

1. Comedy – Aki na Ukwa (2002)

Director: Amayo Uzo Philips 

Runtime: 2h 21m 

Aki na Ukwa follows two mischievous brothers, Aki (Chinedu Ikedieze) and Pawpaw (Osita Iheme) on their different misadventures causing chaos everywhere they go.

鈥婲ot only was this the debut for both actors, but it also birthed the long string of iconic comedy movies this duo has given us. It鈥檚 pure slapstick, and the distinct mannerisms of Aki and Pawpaw just give it that timeless extra touch. Fun fact: your favourite Aki and Pawpaw meme probably came from this movie. 

2. Drama – Blood Sisters (2003)

Director: Tchidi Chikere

Runtime: 2h 49m 

Now, I need you to sit tight for this one. This entire movie is just Esther (Genevieve Nnaji) aggressively hating on her sister, Gloria (Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde).

鈥婫loria is living the ultimate Nigerian dream鈥攎arried to a sweet man who calls her “dorling”鈥攚hile Esther is still just single, unemployed, and bitter as hell. So, what does Esther do? She kills her sister and steals her husband. This is the kind of bar Blood Sisters has set for drama in Nollywood. Can any movie beat it? We鈥檒l see. Not to mention that Genevieve and Omotola playing sisters made the in-movie rivalry even sweeter, given the long-standing rumours of a real-life rivalry between them.

3. Romcom – Isoken (2017)

Director: Jade Osiberu

Runtime: 1h 40m 

Who doesn鈥檛 love a good love triangle? Isoken (Dakore Akande) is a young and thriving lady in her mid-thirties. So it’s not surprising she’s under pressure from family to get married ASAP. 

In no time, Isoken goes from getting no men to having to choose between the handsome, husband material Osaze (Joseph Benjamin) and the sweet and unassuming, Caucasian Kevin (Marc Rhys). Isoken has just the right amount of whimsy that romcoms require without ever losing its distinct Nigerian tinge.

4. Thriller – The Black Book (2023)

Director: Editi Effiong 

Runtime: 2h 4m 

Even though the movie鈥檚 director will fight me if he sees this, The Black Book is, in many ways, Nigeria鈥檚 John Wick. And I mean that positively. It follows a deacon (Richard Mofe-Damijo) with a dark military past who goes on a rampage to clear his son鈥檚 name after his son is framed and killed by corrupt policemen.

What makes it stand out is its unique framing. It is not so much a revenge film as it is a story about a man seeking justice, an interesting contrast considering the protagonist is the most feared man in the country.

5. Crime – King of Boys (2018)

Director: Kemi Adetiba 

Runtime: 2h 49m 

Kemi Adetiba delivered what is undoubtedly her magnum opus with this masterpiece. King of Boys takes viewers on a journey through the dark criminal underworld of Lagos. It tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale), a businesswoman and philanthropist whose dark past is revealed as she struggles for power.

King of Boys is first a gripping gangster movie, then it鈥檚 a timely piece of social commentary. It offers a searing look into the workings of Nigerian politics, exposing how the elite often manipulate the lower class to maintain their dominance.

6. Horror – The Weekend (2024)

Director: Daniel Oriahi

Runtime: 1h 51m 

The movie follows an orphaned young woman (Uzoamaka Power) who pushes her estranged fianc茅 (Bucci Franklin) to take her to his ancestral village to meet his family, only to uncover shocking and dangerous generational secrets hidden within the home.

If I were to describe The Weekend in one word, it would be ambitious. The film keeps you on edge from beginning to end. You never really know what鈥檚 coming next, and that unpredictability is what makes it a brilliant horror flick. 

7. Action – Issakaba (2001)

Director: Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen

Runtime: 4h 32m 

Did you know that Issakaba is Bakassi spelt backwards? That鈥檚 because it鈥檚 loosely based on the real-life adventures of the Bakassi boys, a vigilante group operating in the southeastern part of Nigeria in the early 2000s. 

Anyway, the plot is pretty invigorating. Sam Dede stars as Ebubedike, the leader of a community vigilante group fighting to keep their community safe.

8. Epic – House of Ga鈥檃 (2024)

Director: Bolanle Austen-Peters 

Runtime: 2h

House of Ga’a takes us deep into the Oyo Empire, following the legendary Bashorun Ga’a (Femi Branch), a ruthless kingmaker who grew more powerful and tyrannical than the kings he installed.

It’s giving Game of Thrones, but make it old Yoruba kingdom. The set design is all shades of grand and the world-building is incredible.

9. Musical – Ayamma (2016)

Director: Chris Eneaji Eneng

Runtime: 2h

Set in a fictitious village in Akwa Ibom, it follows Prince Daraima, the heir to the throne, and the maiden Ihuoma (Adesua Etomi), who always has a song brewing in her heart, ready to let loose at any moment.

While the core plot might lean heavily into familiar tropes and the ever predictable love triangles, the execution is so charming that you won’t even mind. 

10. Fantasy – Sylvia (2018)

Director: Daniel Oriahi

Runtime: 1h 44m

Imagine your imaginary childhood friend turns out to be real. Yeah, that sentence gave me a headache but that’s the gist of Sylvia. Richard (Chris Attoh) has been deeply connected to his spirit-friend Sylvia (Zainab Balogun) since childhood, but when he decides to leave her behind to marry a real woman, Sylvia decides to make his life a living hell. 

Sylvia is brilliant for so many reasons, chief among them being how it delves into a genre rarely explored in Nollywood and executes it perfectly. Everyone has thought about the concept of an imaginary friend at some point, and this movie takes that universal idea and turns it into a stellar ride.

ALSO READ: The 10 Best Nollywood Movies Of 2025

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1. “Very soon penniless beggars will start flooding my house.”

As malicious as this statement sounds, Mama G was really only looking after her daughter’s interest.

2. “Do you know how much she spends on manicure?”

Mama G has always been the realest. How exactly is Amaka supposed to be doing laundry with her cunty nails?

3. “What do you do for a living?”

The one billion dollar question that decides if you have a future In her daughter’s life or not.
If you don’t have billionaire tendencies, forget it.

4. “Since she’s not pregnant, it means she hasn’t been sleeping around.”

This is exactly how you shut down an unfounded rumour especially from a jilted ex.

4. “Have you entered aeroplane before?”

What better way to placate your heartbroken daughter than the promise of an all-expenses paid for flight to Lagos to shop for clothes?

5. “A man who truly loves a girl will not leave without communicating.”

This is the kind of advice you should be getting from your best friend when you’re mourning an avoidant partner.

6. “I can only allow you marry him on some conditions.”

Yeah, it sounds outrageous. But can’t a girl plan burial rites for her grandma on someone else’s tab?

7. “You are unelightened.”

This is actually the only perfect response to anyone who tries to police your dressing or your life. Forgive them for their ignorance and walk out.

8. “Which King?”

She basically said: Who be Kwansogbu? For context, this is one of Nsogbu’s (her husband’s brother) many efforts to try to bully her. One thing is sure, Mama G will not let anyone bully her.

9.”Make sure you give him that mark on his body.”

Sometimes violence is the answer to bullies who can’t keep their hands to themselves.

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But not long after the teaser dropped, people began voicing their displeasure with what they deemed as inaccuracies. Particularly with the prison uniforms.

The scene showed some of the characters in prison wearing khaki outfits that looked very similar to the orange prison uniforms prisoners in countries like the US wear. And instantly, people started complaining that it did not look Nigerian enough.

But some of these inaccuracies are not simply the result of mediocrity. In some cases, it’s a fear of something bigger.

For example, did you know the producers of Gangs of Lagos were for 10 billion naira over their portrayal of the Eyo Masquerade institution in the film?

The lawsuit, filed by Isale Eko Descendants Union, alleged that the film wrongly associated the revered Eyo Masquerade with murder and gang violence. The case was eventually settled amicably through a formal apology from Amazon and the filmmakers to the Isale Eko people.

Similarly, the 2025 movie, Badagry, from the Ogu General Assembly who argued that the film misrepresented their community as violent.
After the public uproar and intervention of the National Film and Videos Censor Board, the producers had to retitle the film to “I Bad”.

But public outrage is only one part of the equation. There’s also censorship. In 2024, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)

Outside of budget constraints or logistical issues, these restrictions play a huge role in stifling the creative freedom of filmmakers.

When the choice is between changing a few things or not getting the story out at all, it’s not surprising that many filmmakers choose the former.

So the next time you want to criticise a Nollywood film for getting certain details wrong, remember that not every inaccurate detail is proof of incompetence.

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This year, Guinness helped to bring that event to life turning fashion, film and music into one full-on cultural moment at the 2026 AMVCAs.

The Guinness Black Carpet had everyone looking stunning 

Everyone knows about the red carpet, but have you heard about a black carpet? The Guinness Black Carpet added an even more dramatic edge to the night. Having this elegant backdrop to all the outfits we were gushing over made them look even better. 

Tiwa Savage, Fave and BNXN helped turn the night into a full-on concert

At this point, the AMVCAs is part awards ceremony, part concert, and part fashion performance.

Performances from Tiwa Savage, Fave and BNXN kept the energy high throughout the night, giving everyone plenty of reasons to stay on their feet all through the night.

The  best dressed stars walked away with 鈧�1 million each all thanks to Guinness

One thing Nigerians will do is have unsolicited opinions. With the Best Dressed category sponsored by Guinness, everyone had the opportunity to back their talk with action; if your favourite celebrity is the best dressed, come vote for them. A true democracy. 

In the end, Reality TV stars Sultana and Faith Adewale emerged as the winners of the Best Dressed category after public voting.听听

And then Guinness took things up another level at the afterparty

Once we were done screaming our lungs out over the awards and gushing over all the beautiful, creative outfits, Guinness took things to another level with a phenomenal afterparty filled with music, flowing drinks and the kind of energy that kept the night alive for hours. There鈥檚 really no party like a Guinness party.

By the end of the night, the AMVCAs once again proved that it is no longer just an award show. It鈥檚 where fashion, music, film and internet culture all collide in one place. And with the Black Carpet, the Best Dressed conversations and an afterparty people will probably still be talking about for some time, Guinness made sure the 2026 AMVCAs felt bigger than just another event.