Welcome to August, Nollywood Fam! This month features a diverse range of genres, including Fantasy, psychological thriller, romance, adventure, crime thriller, historical, and cultural drama. With such variety, there’s truly something to captivate every type of audience.
This August, Nollywood turns up the summer heat with a lineup of films guaranteed to entertain and inspire. See your list below.
The Almajiri – August 1
A crime thriller directed by Toka McBaror, this film deals with child trafficking and organized crime. Set in the north, Almajiri is based on real events where two young children are separated from their parents and are trapped in an exploitation scheme.
It explores themes such as human trafficking, child exploitation, systemic poverty, and resilience. The cast of Almajiri includes Ayo Makun, Alexx Ekubo, Rahama Sadau, Ali Nuhu, and Segun Arinze.
The Almajiri will streaming on Prime Video.
Colours of Fire – August 7
Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, Colours of Fire follows a warrior hunting a mystical beast, who uncovers a dark truth that entangles him in a forbidden romance across clashing tribal clans, forcing him to choose between clan honor and love.
This Fantasy stars Uzor Arukwe, Osas Ighodaro, Femi Branch, Gabriel Afolayan, Ibrahim Chatta, and Mercy Aigbe.
Properties of the Gods – August 7
Properties of the Gods is a historical drama centered around the deep-seated cultural origins, social dynamics, and the reality faced by people in the Osu caste system in Igboland. It encompasses themes such as social discrimination, caste traditions, human dignity, cultural reforms, and identity.
Directed by Joseph C. Okechukwu, the movie features Stan Nze, Nancy Isime, Pete Edochie, and Zubby Michael.
The movie is scheduled for Nationwide cinema release on August 7, 2026.
Sweet 16 – August 14
Sweet 16, directed by Willis Ikedum and produced by Wheels Pictures, follows the story of a spoiled rich brat tricked into spending her summer holidays in a village.
The film will feature Kalu Ikeagwu, Uche Jombo, Mercy Aigbe, Alexx Ekubo, Denrele Edun, Yemi Alade, Julius Agwu, Eronini, and Angel Unigwe.
Did she survive the summer in the village? Find out when Sweet 16 hits cinemas nationwide on August 14, 2026.
Alahun: The Weaver – August 21
When a kingdom’s throne is thrown into jeopardy, and a princess goes missing, a young weaver embarks on a hero’s quest to rewrite his destiny. Produced by Kayode Kasum, it explores themes such as redefining masculinity, heroism, craftsmanship, and courage.
The movie features a star-studded Nollywood ensemble, including Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Chatta, Kunle Remi, Omowunmi Dada, and Tope Tedela.
Alahun: The Weaver will stream in cinemas nationwide on August 21, 2026.
Abujaa – August 21
Directed by Adebayo Salami and Allwell Ademola, Abujaa is an epic Yoruba tale that explores struggles for royal succession, ancient prophecies, and high-stakes political maneuvers within an ancient kingdom.
The cast of Abujaa includes Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin, and Ibrahim Chatta. It explores themes such as Ambition, political corruption, royal legacy, and destiny.
The movie is scheduled for Nationwide cinema release on August 21, 2026.
Ikenga: The Last Festival – August 21
Set in a traditional Igbo community where tradition is law and honor, a man discovers a forbidden power connected to the ancient Ikenga symbol, a power that threatens to upend long-standing customs and alter the community’s future. Key themes in this movie include Heritage, ancestral power, tradition, and honor.
The cast includes Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Jidekene Achufusi, Beverly Osu, and Regina Daniels.
Distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, Ikenga: The Last Festival will be in cinemas nationwide on August 21, 2026.
King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos – August 28
The upcoming Nollywood epic King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos dramatizes the turbulent reign of Oba Kosoko, exploring his fight for power, resistance against foreign influence, and the legacy of pre-colonial Lagos.
The cast biographical movie depicting the life, power struggles, and anti-colonial resistance of King Kosoko of 19th-century Lagos includes Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Lateef Adedimeji, Jide Kosoko, and Taiwo Hassan.
King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos is coming to cinemas nationwide on August 28th, 2026.
The Night of June 7th – August 28
Written and produced by Linda Ikeji, The Night of June 7th is a dramatic true-crime retelling of the Apo Six incidents, focusing on the extrajudicial tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice. It explores themes such as Justice, police accountability, state power, grief, and loss.
Directed by Toka McBaror, The Night of June 7th features Jide Kene Achufusi, Segun Arinze, Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Uche Jombo.
This movie is scheduled for release on August 28th, 2026.
Which of these movies are you anticipating seeing? This list will be updated as more Nollywood titles are announced.
