10 Best Blockbuster 2025 Nollywood Movies on Netflix (Ratings, Reviews, Trailers + How to Watch)

📺 Why Nollywood + Netflix Is a Big Deal in 2025

There was a time when you had to go to the cinema or buy a DVD to enjoy a top-tier Nigerian movie. But that time is long gone.

Now, Netflix is Nollywood’s global stage.

From Abuja to Atlanta, Lagos to London, viewers are streaming Nigerian stories — and 2025 has been a blockbuster year.

Netflix Nigeria has invested in original productions, star-studded collaborations, and international premieres that have taken our industry to new heights.

So if you’re wondering what to watch next — this post breaks down 10 of the best Nollywood movies currently streaming on Netflix, with:

• 🎬 Honest reviews

• ⭐ Viewer ratings

• 📽️ Trailer links

• 📱 How to stream them today in Nigeria

Let’s get into it.

🎥 1. The Black Book (2023–2025 Trending)

Genre: Action | Crime Thriller

Starring: Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★★ (9.1/10)

Why You Should Watch: If Taken had a Nigerian version, this would be it. RMD plays a retired hitman-turned-deacon whose son is wrongfully killed by corrupt forces.

He goes full John Wick — Nigerian style.

• ✅ Fast-paced, powerful story

• 🎥 Directed by Editi Effiong

• 🌍 Shot across Lagos, Abuja, and Kaduna

Watch Trailer: YouTube Trailer Link

Watch on Netflix: The Black Book – Netflix

🎥 2. A Sunday Affair (2023–2025)

Genre: Romance | Drama

Starring: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Oris Erhuero

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.4/10)

Why You Should Watch: Two best friends fall for the same man — but secrets from the past threaten everything. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the emotional tension is 🔥.

• 🎬 From the director of The Wedding Party

• 💔 Deep themes of friendship, betrayal, and love

Watch Trailer: YouTube Trailer Link

Watch on Netflix: A Sunday Affair – Netflix

🎥 3. Shanty Town (2023–2025 Streaming)

Genre: Crime | Thriller | Action

Starring: Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.8/10)

Why You Should Watch: A gritty, high-stakes look into the criminal underworld of Lagos. Chidi Mokeme delivers the performance of his life. It’s violent, bold, and unforgettable.

• 🔥 Lagos gang world explored like never before

• 🎭 Powerful female leads and storyline

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Shanty Town – Netflix

🎥 4. Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) (2023–2025)

Genre: Epic Fantasy | Yoruba

Starring: Femi Adebayo, Bukunmi Oluwashina, Lateef Adedimeji

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.7/10)

Why You Should Watch: Yoruba culture meets fantasy action. Think Game of Thrones with juju and drums. The costumes, battle choreography, and story are pure cinematic gold.

• 🛡️ High production value

• 🧙‍♂️ Tribal mythology with a twist

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Jagun Jagun – Netflix

🎥 5. Gangs of Lagos (2023–2025)

Genre: Action | Drama | Street Survival

Starring: Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi, Chike

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.5/10)

Why You Should Watch: Follows three childhood friends caught in the web of crime, politics, and betrayal in Lagos Island. It’s fast, stylish, and deeply emotional.

• 💥 Director: Jade Osiberu (Sugar Rush)

• 🎧 Soundtrack slaps hard

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Gangs of Lagos – Netflix

🎥 6. Blood Sisters (2022–Still Trending)

Genre: Thriller | Drama | Crime

Starring: Nancy Isime, Ini Dima-Okojie, Kate Henshaw

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.3/10)

Why You Should Watch: Two best friends go on the run after a groom disappears on his wedding day. Nigeria’s first Netflix Original Series with strong feminist energy.

• 👗 Fashion, weddings, and murder? Check.

• 🎯 Four episodes — binge it in a day.

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Blood Sisters – Netflix

🎥 7. Far From Home (2022–Still Popular)

Genre: Drama | Coming of Age

Starring: Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe-Damijo

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.2/10)

Why You Should Watch: A talented teen from the slums of Lagos gets into an elite school and discovers that power and privilege come with a price.

• 🏫 Nigerian Elite meets Gossip Girl

• 🎬 First of its kind in youth storytelling

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Far From Home – Netflix

🎥 8. The Trade (2023–2025)

Genre: Crime | Kidnapping | Drama

Starring: Blossom Chukwujekwu, Rita Dominic

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.6/10)

Why You Should Watch: Based on true events, it follows Nigeria’s most notorious kidnapper and how he evaded capture for years. Gritty, emotional, and intense.

• 👮 Inspired by real EFCC cases

• 🧠 Strong psychological tension

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: The Trade – Netflix

🎥 9. Aníkúlápó (2022–2025)

Genre: Yoruba Epic | Fantasy

Starring: Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★☆ (8.4/10)

Why You Should Watch: A cloth weaver’s greed leads him into a supernatural situation with love, death, and resurrection. A Yoruba epic that broke Netflix records.

• 🐦 Based on folklore and myths

• 📸 Cinematography is next-level

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Aníkúlápó – Netflix

🎥 10. Mami Wata (2023–2025)

Genre: Fantasy | Myth | Indie

Starring: Evelyne Ily, Rita Edochie

IbiFoundry Rating: ★★★★★ (9.2/10)

Why You Should Watch: Shot entirely in black and white, Mami Wata is a visual poem on African power, mythology, and resistance. The only Nigerian film at Sundance.

• 🖤 Cinematic art

• 🌊 Rooted in marine mythology

Watch Trailer: YouTube

Watch on Netflix: Mami Wata – Netflix

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Final Tips for Watching Netflix in Nigeria

Here are ways to watch even if you're on a budget:

• 💡 Use Netflix mobile-only plan (₦1,200/month)

• 🔄 Share a family account with someone

• 📱 Use Netflix bundles from MTN or Airtel

• 🆓 Free 1-month trials (when available)

📌 Summary: What to Watch First?

If you only have time for 3 movies, we recommend:

1. The Black Book – Best action revenge story

2. Jagun Jagun – Epic Yoruba fantasy

3. Mami Wata – Visual masterpiece + international hit

But honestly? Every film on this list is binge-worthy.

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