This post highlights top 5 classic Nigerian movies of all time. Criteria for the selection is based on the critical acclaim of these movies, their cultural impact, and my personal opinion.
Saworo Ide is a political satire that describes the state of the Nigerian federation and its love-hate affair with military rule. It is the story of a fictional town called Jogbo where specific rituals have to be done before a new King is crowned.
1. Saworo Ide
2. Diamond Ring
Diamond ring was released in 1998 and was one of Nigeria's first horror films. It starred Richard Mofe Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Liz Benson and Teju Babyface. The story revolves around a university freshman who in the bid to prove himself to his cult members decides to rob the grave of a prominent socialite.
3. Living in Bondage
Diamond ring was released in 1998 and was one of Nigeria's first horror films. It starred Richard Mofe Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Liz Benson and Teju Babyface. The story revolves around a university freshman who in the bid to prove himself to his cult members decides to rob the grave of a prominent socialite.
4. State of Emergency
The action-packed movie was released in 2004 by producer Teco Benson. The movie plot revolves around a group of Nigerian senators who were abducted and held for ransom by an elite group of mercenaries. In a bid to rescue them, the government decides to send a couple of their best men led by Saint Obi. The movie is famous for its action scenes and can be likened to Bruce willis's Die hard.
5. Karishika
This horror classic was released in 1996 and followed the occultic theme which was gaining popularity amongst filmmakers in the 90s. Following in the footstep of films like living in Bondage, blood money and suicide mission, Karashika stars Becky Okorie in the titular role.