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List of Nigerian films of 2022

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This is a list of Nigerian films released in 2022.

2022

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January–March

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Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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1 Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke John Demps Funke Akindele-Bello

Nkem Owoh

Patience Ozokwo

Zainab Balogun

Shaffy Bello

Comedy Released on Netflix [1]
7 Over Her Dead Body Sola Osofisan Nse Ikpe Etim

Binta Ayo Mogaji

Uche Mac-Auley

Patrick ‘Rico Swavey’ Fakoya

Gregory Ojefua

Comedy drama [2][3]
21 Juju Stories C.J. ObasiAbba Makama

Michael Omonua

Paul Utomi

Timini Egbuson

Adebukola Oladipupo

Uzoamaka Aniunoh

Michael Ejoor

A three-part anthology film

First premiered at the 2021 edition of the Locarno Film Festival

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28 Dinner At My Place Kevin Apaa Timini Egbuson

Sophie Alakija

Bisola Aiyeola

Romantic comedy [3]
F
E
B
R
U
A
R
Y
2 Head Over Bills Dabby Chimere Shaffy Bello

Bimbo Ademoye

Racheal Okonkwo

Uzor Arukwe

Mofe Duncan

Romantic drama [6]
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A
R
C
H

April–June

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Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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8 King of Thieves (Ogundabede) Adebayo Tijani and

Tope Adebayo Salami

Toyin Abraham
Femi Adebayo Salami
Odunlade Adekola
Ibrahim Chatta
Adedimeji Lateef
Drama Epic about mythical Yoruba character Odu Ogunda Ogbe also known as Ogundabede [7]
15 The Blood Covenant Fiyin Gambo Tobi Bakre
Shawn Faqua
Uzor Arukwe
Erica Nlewedim
Alexx Ekubo
Coproduction between FilmOne and Inkblot Productions [8]
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Y
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U
N
E

July–September

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Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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22 Tiger's Tail Uyoyou Adia Alexx EkuboNatacha AkideAkintoba Adeoluwa

Zubby Michael

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29 Hey You Uyoyou Adia Timini EgbusonEfe Irele

Rotimi Salami

Stan Nze

Tope Olowoniyan

Romantic comedy Produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and Victoria Akujobi [10][9]
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U
G
U
S
T
5 Sista Biodun Stephen Kehinde Bankole

Bisola Aiyeola

Deyemi Okanlawon

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The Set Up 2 Naz Onuzo Adesua EtomiNancy Isime

Kehinde Bankole

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E
P
T

E

M

B

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R

Anikulapo Kunle Afolayan

October–December

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Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref.
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (7 December 2021). "'Chief Daddy 2' gets official release date". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  2. ^ "New movie, Over Her Dead Body, premieres January 7th in cinemas". Businessday NG. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b Bammeke, Ifeoluwa (11 February 2022). "Top 5 Highest-Grossing Nigerian Movies In January". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  4. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (24 December 2021). "'Juju Stories' lands 2022 Nigerian theatrical release". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Anthology film 'Juju Stories' to world premiere at Locarno Film Festival". Pulse Nigeria. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  6. ^ "HEAD OVER BILLS hits nationwide cinemas February 4, 2022". Vanguard News. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  7. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2 March 2022). "Watch Femi Adebayo Salami, Toyin Abraham in the official trailer for 'King of Thieves' (Ogundabede)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  8. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (4 March 2022). "Inkblot set to debut new thriller 'The Blood Covenant'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  9. ^ a b c "8 Nigerian Movies and TV Shows Coming Soon to Your Screens - Afrocritik". 21 July 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill partner Adia for Hey You". The Nation Newspaper. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
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