Nemsia Studios has emerged as one of the few production houses shaping the tone of Nollywood’s global streaming presence. Its partnership with Amazon Prime Video signalled a strategic moment for both parties. In June 2022, Nemsia signed a commissioning agreement with Prime Video for an initial two films, which later expanded to three with the inclusion of L’oup Garou. The deal prioritised local capacity, ensuring all projects would be developed, shot, and post-produced in Nigeria through Nemsia’s in-house teams. The first release under this slate was Breath of Life, followed by additional originals now defining the studio’s early streaming catalogue.

This ranking evaluates each Nemsia Studios film released on Prime Video. Assessment is based on five key pillars: narrative structure, directorial clarity, performance depth, technical composition, and cultural intelligence.

8. Ms. Kanyin (2025)

Amara, a boarding-school student, unwittingly releases the vengeful spirit of Ms Kanyin while attempting to get exam papers. A genre experiment with flashes of promise, Ms Kanyin veers between camp horror and spiritual allegory. A horror-tinged supernatural thriller that centres on a young woman entangled in an ancestral curse, Ms Kanyin attempts to blend folklore with genre stylisation. Its visual effects are serviceable, and there are a handful of memorable images with little to no scares.

Rating: 2.75/5

7. Suky — 3/5

Gritty and ambitious in tone, Suky aspires to deliver both social commentary and kinetic action. After witnessing his father’s murder, Suky descends into a violent underground boxing circuit within Aja Prison. Pushed by survival instincts and a thirst for justice, he is mentored into the world of Dambe fighting. The boxing sequences are visceral and the sound design immersive. Yet the screenplay lacks emotional contour, and its lead character’s arc feels manufactured rather than earned. It lands more as a proof of concept than a fully fleshed narrative.

Rating: 3/5

6. After 30 (2025) — 3/5

Temilola, Nkem, Ama, and Aisha—four women navigating careers, motherhood, romantic disappointments and self-discovery—reunite in this continuation of the Before 30 series. Set against modern Lagos, their lives unfold through shared challenges, personal growth, and enduring friendship. The film attempts to balance personal storytelling with a broader reflection on what it means to age into adulthood as a Nigerian woman. After 30 is visually elegant, styled with care and costumed to near-perfection. But beneath the aesthetic strength lies a fragmented narrative lacking in urgency and rhythm. Character arcs are introduced and dropped, and emotional stakes rarely materialise. Its best moments belong to the ensemble cast, who inject energy into an otherwise inconsistent script.

Rating: 3/5

5. Soft Love (2024) — 3.5/5

Zandi, a South African relationship coach abandoned at the altar, finds herself entangled with Edward, a Nigerian photographer who turns out to be married. After a painful fallout, she relocates to Lagos, where both must confront the emotional wreckage they’ve left behind. As their paths cross again, the possibility of healing and reconnection looms. This romantic drama thrives on charisma and gloss. Anchored by convincing performances and appealing production design, it smartly leverages genre familiarity without losing local specificity. The film’s cross-cultural charm and seamless pacing give it emotional lift, though its narrative choices are occasionally too safe. Still, it remains the most polished in this rating cluster.

Rating: 3.5/5

4. A Green Fever (2024) — 3.5/5

A moody thriller that excels in atmosphere and suggestion. The use of space, tension, and silence is deliberate, allowing paranoia and suspicion to build organically. Yet it pulls back just when the narrative needs to converge. The open-ended resolution, while bold, leaves the overall arc slightly diluted. A film of striking moments, even if not entirely whole.

Rating: 3.5/5

3. The Fire and The Moth (2025) — 3.75/5

Measured and visually precise, The Fire and The Moth, directed by Taiwo Egunjobi, is a carefully composed crime thriller that rewards patience. It unfolds with the confidence of a director in full control of tone, texture and tempo. The film is unafraid of silence and suggestion, using symbolic imagery and shadow-play to explore themes of power, possession, and betrayal. Though emotionally reserved, its psychological framework and visual sophistication make it the most complete offering in the slate.

Rating: 3.75/5

2. With Difficulty Comes Ease (2024) — 3.5/5

Zainab, recently widowed and living in Northern Nigeria, battles with cultural obligations, financial instability, and an unplanned pregnancy while staying with her controlling mother-in-law. Amidst this, she forms an unexpected friendship with Rayyan, a compassionate bank officer. Their growing bond offers her a glimpse of hope, even as her past continues to exert pressure. Set in a quiet rural context, the film finds strength in its minimalism. Its strength lies in stillness and a refusal to sensationalise pain. The interiority of the lead performance is deeply affecting, and the film’s restraint is its power. The pace is deliberate, and its focus on internal experience rather than overt drama gives it a meditative quality.

Rating: 3.75/5

1. Breath of Life (2023) — N/A

Directed by BB Sasore, Breath of Life is a grand, emotionally ambitious work. Visually rich and texturally layered, it explores themes of faith, redemption, and agency through a period lens. Set in 1950s Nigeria, the film follows the transformation of a disillusioned clergyman whose life changes after meeting a young man with an unexpected gift. While its direction and cinematography are commanding, the film’s tonal swings and structural density occasionally undermine its core momentum. Despite the absence of a star rating, its cultural relevance and technical assurance place it firmly in the upper tier.

Closing Reflection

This slate reveals a studio in active conversation with genre, form, and audience expectation. The Fire and The Moth emerges as the most cinematically coherent; Soft Love and With Difficulty Comes Ease show strong command of mood and character; Breath of Life, while unrated, pushes the narrative scale. At the lower end, After 30, Suky, and Ms Kanyin illustrate the risks of thematic reach exceeding narrative grounding. With all releases above our average score, Nemsia Studios remains one of Nollywood’s most forward-facing production houses.