THE NET
In 2022, it would not be out of place to say Nollywood, the world’s second largest film industry with an annual output of nearly 2,500 films, saw more diversity in the movie industry than in previous years. Untold African stories, indigenous romantic films, gripping thriller series, and well-executed action films dominated the market, with a range of new actors bringing these films to life.
Although the industry has not evaded its problems. It’s still miles ahead of where it used to be, with Nollywood filmmakers paying attention to telling Nigerian stories better from a Nigerian point of view while ensuring that the movies rival the Hollywood standards with quality cinematography and well-put-together costume designs.
With this in mind, here are the best Nollywood movies we saw in 2022.
Blood Sisters
When the love of your life becomes a monster, it’s only a matter of time before one of you gets hurt. But Sarah Duru (Ini Dima-Okojie) had Kemi (Nancy Isime), who stood as a companion through her predicament. But at what cost? Freedom.
The story centres around two best friends who became fugitives after Sarah’s husband disappears on their wedding day. The story touches on friendships and highlights pertinent matters like domestic abuse, parental abuse, love, and drug abuse.
Blood Sisters particularly stands out for its costume design by Yolanda Okereke, its storytelling, and its acting, especially from actors like Nancy Isime, Genoveva Umeh, Deyemi Okanlawon, Gabriel Afolayan, and more…
The Griot
Set in Abeokuta, specifically in a small town, Wasinmi, located in Ewekoro local government in Ogun state, The Griot tells the story of a storyteller Sanmi (Temiloluwa Fosudo). Sanmi earns popularity in his village with stories from his shy best friend, Lakunle (Adedimeji Lateef) but ruins the arrangement because of his love interest.
The Griot explores a romantic indigenous story with a western concept while imploring the use of top actors and applaudable cinematography to deliver its message against greed…
