April 2021 has more than a handful of promising cinematic experiences. From comedy to suspense, XploreNollywood has laid out both new and upcoming movies that you can look forward to. In no particular order, here’s what to keep on your radar.
1. Eyimofe (This is my desire)
Release Date: April 23rd, 2021
Described by Hollywood Reporter as “carefully observed and well-performed”, Eyimofe (This is my desire) is the first feature film by twin brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri. The film was awarded the 2018 Purple List Award and was chosen as one of the ten projects in 2019 IFP Narrative Lab in New York. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, the story follows Mofe (a factory technician) and Rosa (a hairdresser) on their quest for what they believe will be a better life on foreign shores.
Written by Chuko Esiri, the film stars Jude Akuwudike (Beasts of No Nation), Temi Ami-Williams, Cynthia Ebijie, Tomiwa Edun (Banana Island Ghost), Jacob Alexander (Echo Boomers), Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah (Out of Luck), Ejke Asiegbu, Sadiq Daba, Imoh Eboh, and Chiemela Azurunwa.
2. The Wait
Release Date: April 30th, 2021
Directed by Yemi Morafa (Something Wicked) and Fiyin Gambo, The Wait is a suspense filled movie about two couples, a job seeker, and a passionate doctor whose lives intertwine in a tale of patience and redemption.
Written by Tomi Adesina, the movie stars Nse Ikpe-Etim, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ini Dima-Okojie, Meg Otanwa, Jimmy Odukoya, Chimezie Imo, Kate Henshaw, and Joke Silva. The Wait was executively produced by Yewande Zaccheaus and produced by EventfulNigeria in collaboration with Tolu ‘Lord Tanner’ Awobiyi.
3. Breaded Life
Release Date: April 16th, 2021
A freshly baked production by Shutter Speed Projects (in collaboration with David Wade), Breaded Life promises to be packed with drama, comedy, and a little bit of romance to get viewers emotional.
Written and directed by Biodun Stephen (Sobi’s Mystic, Tiwa’s Baggage, Joba), the movie will be starring a top-rated ensemble including Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson, Bisola Aiyeola, Bolanle Ninalowo, Adedimeji Lateef, Tina Mba, MC Lively, Julian ‘Funnybone’ Stanley, Amuda Eko, Jide Kosoko, Lizzy Jay, Nkechi Blessing, Tomiwa Sage, Karen Spikes, and many more.
4. Prophetess
Release Date: April 2nd, 2021
Described as a comedy of epic proportions, Prophetess follows the story of Ajoke, a local prophetess whose bogus prediction about a football match sets off a series of events that spiral beyond her control. The film was directed by Niyi Akinmolayan (The Arbitration, The Wedding Party 2, Elevator Baby), the founder and creative director of Anthill Productions.
Produced by Victoria Akujobi and Mimi Bartels, the feature film stars Toyin Abraham, Kehinde Bankole, Kunle Remi, Ronke Ojo, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Uzor Arukwe, Deyemi Okanlawon, Adedimeji Lateef, Blessing Jessica Obasi, and Seyi Awolowo.
5. Suga Suga
Release Date: April 30th, 2021
Suga Suga is a romantic comedy centred around the family of a wealthy billionaire whose lust for young girls tears his family apart. The story also focuses on an intelligent young man who, after failing to get a job with his driving school certificate, decides to disguise and work as a maid in the billionaire’s mansion.
Suga Suga was directed by Richard Omos Iboyi and features Taiwo Obileye, Charles Inojie, Ayo Adesanya, Wole Ojo, Gregory Ojefua, Tana Adelana, Vivian Anani, and Christian Paul. The film was executively produced by Festus Ehimare and produced by New York Film Academy graduate and budding movie producer, Louiza Williams.
