5 Must see Movies
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti (2024)
Director: Bolanle Austen Peters
Cast: Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, Adunni Ade, Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko, Ibrahim Suleiman, and Iremide Adeoye
Where to watch: Cinema
Synopsis:
The movie tells the tale of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s mother, from her groundbreaking years as the first female pupil at Abeokuta Grammar School to her union with Israel Ransome-Kuti. She and her husband opposed injustice and founded the Abeokuta Women’s Union. This led to a bloody conflict with traditional and colonial leaders who stood in the way of justice and fairness.
Water and Garri (2024)
Director: Meji Alabi
Cast: Tiwa Savage, Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Synopsis:
The movie follows the story of Aisha (played by Tiwa Savage), an ambitious fashion designer who returns to her hometown after years away in the United States. A family loss compels her homecoming, but upon her arrival, Aisha discovers a vastly different reality. The place she once knew is now fraught with escalating violence and tension.
Aburo (2024)
Director: Yemi Morafa
Cast: Yemi Creg, Maleek Sanni, Efa Iwara, Darasimi Nadi, Toni Tones and Charles Inojie
Where to watch: Cinema
Synopsis:
Torn between loyalty and glory, a young boy named Aburo played by Maleek Sanni, must choose his path. With a lightning-fast speed that catches the eye of Mide played by Efa Iwara, a washed-up athlete. The movie follows Aburo’s captivating journey of determination and destiny.
Criminal (2024)
Director: Dolapo Adigun
Where to watch: Cinema
Cast:
Uzor Arukwe, Miriam Peters, Obehi Aburime, Gbubemi Ejeye, Taye Arimoro, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, and Chuks Joseph
Synopsis:
In a desperate bid to save his brother’s life, Uzor Arukwe’s character, along with his crew, stages a daring fit. They take a hospital hostage, forcing the medical staff to save his brother.
Postcards (2024)
Director: Hamisha Daryani
Cast:
Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tobi Bakre, Sola Sobowale, Nancy Isime, Rajniesh Duggall, and Rahama Sadau.
Where to watch: Netflix
Synopsis:
Postcards follows the compelling stories of four individuals whose life journeys are filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to frustration, from grief to triumph, from love to heartbreak, and everything in between.