If you are bored in the hostel or tired of scrolling through your phone, do not waste your data again.
This week, I decided to stop scrolling through TikTok and go to Netflix. I watched 3 Nigerian movies that everyone has been talking about, and I do not regret it at all.
Some made me laugh, some made me angry, but one made me forget all my problems for two hours.
Let me rank them for you from 3 to 1. Number 1 will surprise you.
3. THE BLACK BOOK - The One That Will Make You Angry
If you love action movies, do not skip this one.
It is the story of an old man, played by Richard Mofe-Damijo, whose son was killed by corrupt police officers for something he did not do. The man refused to rest. He decided to fight everyone responsible.
It has action, pain, and revenge. It is not the usual Nollywood movie where you can predict the ending from the beginning.
It was the first Nollywood film to reach Number 1 on Netflix worldwide. If you love a movie that will make your blood hot, go and watch it.
But it is not my Number 1. Wait for Number 1.
2. BEHIND THE SCENES - The One Everyone Is Talking About
This movie is a serious talking point.
It is the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2026. It came to Netflix in April and it is still trending till now.
I will not spoil it for you, but it has love, betrayal, and a twist you will not expect.
The acting is excellent. The story is excellent. If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, it is a perfect movie to watch together at night. You will talk about it till morning.
But still, it is not my Number 1.
1. OVERSABI AUNTY - The One That Made Me Forget My Problems
This one is the king.
Toyin Abraham plays the role of a church usher who knows everything more than everybody. In church, she corrects the pastor. At home, she corrects her husband. On the street, she corrects strangers. She is too forward.
Now her daughter wants to get married, and her character is about to scatter the wedding.
I laughed so much. I laughed until I forgot that I had not eaten that night. I forgot about my assignment. I forgot that my data was almost finished.
This film has made over N1 BILLION in cinemas. Now it has been the Number 1 film on Netflix Nigeria for 4 weeks straight. 4 weeks! No other film has been able to remove it.
If you are stressed, if you are sad, or if hostel life is tiring you, go and watch Oversabi Aunty tonight. It is like medicine.
MY FINAL VERDICT:
If you have only one night free this week, watch Oversabi Aunty.
If you have a full weekend, watch all 3 in this order: The Black Book, Behind The Scenes, and then Oversabi Aunty last.
Now it is your turn to talk.
Which one did I miss? King of Boys? Jagun Jagun? Anikulapo? Or do you feel that my Number 1 does not deserve it?
Drop your own Top 3 in the comment section, let us argue a little. I want to see who has better taste in Nollywood than me.
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