Nollywood Movies to Look Forward to This August

Nollywood movies but August looks more promising with a Yoruba epic, fantasy family adventure, and more on the way.

Here are six Nollywood movies coming out this month:

Akudaaya (The Wraith)

This movie was written, directed, and produced by Olamide Akinmolayan Akudaaya and tells the story of a man with a second chance to change his fate.

It features Sola Sobowale, Olumide Oworu, Bukunmi Oluwashina, Razaq Owokoniran, Hafiz Oyetoro, and Yomi Fash-Lanso. Akudaaya will debut on August 4, 2023.

Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)

With the recent rebirth of Yoruba indigenous movies coming to the big screen, Jagun Jagun is yet another Yoruba epic coming to light during this period.

Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, Jagun Jagun is set to tell the story of a blood-thirsty warlord who is threatened by a young warrior whose only desires are power and the love of a woman.

Produced by Femi Adebayo Salami who also plays the lead role, the film features, Adedimeji Lateef, Adebayo Salami, Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Ademoye, Fathia Balogun, Mr Macaroni, and Bukunmi Oluwasina.

Jagun Jagun hits Netflix on August 10, 2023.

Mikolo

Not so long after Anthill Studio released The House of Secrets, the production studio is set to make its first family-centered feature debut with Mikolo.

The film was shot in the Ondo State mountains and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. It is set to explore the themes of family, friendship, societal values, animal love, and adventure but is yet to reveal its plot.

The feature includes a cast of teen actors, Pamilerin Adegooke (12) and Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga (8), and another principal cast like Daniel Etim-Effiong, Yvonne Jegede, Riyo David, Yomi Elesho and Ayo Mogaji.
With only its teaser release so far, Mikolo will debut in Nigerian cinemas on August 18, 2023.

The Modern Woman

Written and directed by Yomi Black, The Modern Woman tells the story of a young woman’s carefully balanced life torn between career, family, and love when she faces the devastating loss of her pregnancy.

The movie features Sharon Ooja, Timini Egbuso, Bimbo Akintola, Ebere Nwizu, Chinoso Arubayi, Nene Nwanyo, and Kammel Audu.
The Modern Woman hits the cinema on August 18, 2023.

A Bag of Trouble

Produced by Collis T. Miller and directed/written by Mazi Chimex, A Bag of Trouble tells a psychological story of a young man whose world halts after receiving a token of gratitude from a wealthy politician.

The movie features Broda Shaggi, Sabinus, Jide Kosoko, Hafiz Oyetoro, Bimbo Oshin, and a host of others. It’s set to debut on August 18, 2023.