As a result, many establishments are closed down – markets, banks, businesses, and even movie theatres. This is why we have to turn to the only other option for entertainment this period and stream some movies on Netflix.
For this reason, we have compiled a list of ten Sidomex Entertainment approved movies for you to watch during this self-isolation season.
The movies fall across a range of genres including comedy, drama, action, and thriller. Check out our list of ten movies below:
1. Lionheart
Lionheart caused quite a stir when it was first released. It premiered at the 2018 International Film Festival in 2018. After that, it was snapped up by Netflix for an undisclosed amount.
Lionheart, which was produced by Chinny Onwugbenu and is Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut, stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, and Nkem Owoh.
It was selected as Nigeria’s entry for Best International Film at the Oscars, but was disqualified as too much of the film is in English. The film’s disqualification stirred up some drama with American director, Ava DuVernay slamming the Oscars for the disqualification.
Lionheart tells the story of Adaeze Obiagu (Nnaji), who wants to substitute for her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu (Pete Edochie), when he can no longer run his company due to health issues. Her father, however, asks his brother Godswill (Nkem Owoh) to take his place, and Godswill and Adaeze have to work hard together to save the company from debt and to not lose it to the businessman Igwe Pascal (Kanayo O. Kanayo).
Watch the trailer below:
2. Isoken
Isoken is a Nigerian romantic comedy that was released in 2017. Isoken was written and directed by Jadesola Osiberu and the film is her directorial debut.
It stars Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Funke Akindele, Lydia Forson, and Marc Rhys; and follows Isoken, who has a perfect life but is unmarried at 34.
In a culture obsessed with marriage, this is a problem and soon, Isoken has to choose between Osaze, an ultimate Edo man, and Kevin, who is white and who Isoken’s mother thoroughly disapproves of.
Watch the trailer below:
3. 93 Days
93 Days is a Nigerian drama thriller film which was directed and co-produced by Steve Gukas. It tells the story of the 2014 Ebola crisis in Nigeria and of how it was successfully contained by Lagos health workers.
It stars Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover and Bimbo Manuel and is dedicated to Ameyo Adadevoh, a Nigerian physician who lost her life while trying to contain the spread of the Ebola virus.
Watch the trailer here:
4. Mokalik
Mokalik is a Nollywood comedy that earned a lot of attention after casting acclaimed singer, Simi in her debut acting role.
The Kunle Afolayan directed movie was released in 2019 and also stars Ayo Adesanya, Femi Adebayo, and a host of Nollywood stars.
Mokalik follows 11-year-old Ponmile, a boy from the middle-class suburbs, who is sent to become an apprentice at a nearby mechanics shop. When his father returns, Ponmile has to decide between going back to school and taking on a full-time apprenticeship.
Watch the trailer below:
5. Dinner
Dinner is a 2016 Nollywood movie which was directed by Jay Franklyn Jituboh and stars Nollywood stars like Kehinde Bankole, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Enyinna Nwigwe, and many others.
It follows five friends who spend the night having dinner. Things get out of hand when their secrets start to spill and tempers flare and trust is broken.
Mike Okafor is invited by his childhood friend and buddy, Adetunde George Jnr, to have DINNER and spend the weekend with him and his fiancée Lola Coker as they plan for their upcoming wedding.
Mikey decides to come along with his girlfriend Diane Bassey, as he plans to propose to her. Things get out of hand when they arrive at Adetunde’s house and they get to find out secrets about each other’s relationship and the one person in the middle of it all.
Watch the trailer below:
