Independence Day: 6 Nollywood Movies To Watch In Celebration Of October 1st

To commemorate Nigeria’s 61st independence from British colonial rule, we chosen 6 motion pictures you’ll be able to watch from the consolation of your sofa on October 1st.

October 1st

Produced and directed by Nollywood premier film director Kunle Afolayan. This psychological thriller is a must-see for each true Nigerian.

Set in colonial Nigeria, October 1st tells the story of Officer Waziri, who was performed by the late Sadiq Daba. The British Colonial Navy despatched Officer Waziri on an investigative mission to the agricultural city of Akote in western Nigeria. Charged to analyze the frequent homicide of ladies in the neighborhood earlier than October 1st, Waziri had his work minimize out for him. The visible masterpiece, the placement, the costumes, all the rating of this film delivered on all of the 60s nostalgia you didn’t know you wanted.

 

The movie touches on essential themes like tribalism, homosexuality, paedophilia, colonisation and western imperialism in Nigeria. The beautiful efficiency by the forged will depart this film engraved in your reminiscence.

93 Days

This drama tells the story of the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria and the Lagos well being staff that fought to comprise it when a affected person arrived with signs of the virus.

Primarily based on real-life occasions, this film reveals how Nigeria was capable of escape what would’ve been a large Ebola outbreak within the nation inside 93 days.

Realizing the state of the healthcare business in Nigeria, one can perceive simply how outstanding this film is. The movie highlights the sacrifices of frontline staff throughout one of many worst virus outbreaks the continent has ever seen.

93 days is accessible on Showmax. Get your Showmax subscription prepared so you’ll be able to get pleasure from this gripping story of sacrifice and triumph.

Invasion 1897

Impressed by historic occasions which happened within the historical Benin Kingdom, occasions that led to the destruction of the once-powerful empire and the exile of the dominion’s monarch by the British.

The story follows the narration of Igie, a younger prince who was on trial for stealing historic artefacts from a British museum. Because the story unfolds, it reveals how the British invaded the Benin kingdom and carted away sculptures and artefacts after looting the palace.

Though the manufacturing was a letdown and the performing a bit subpar, Invasion 1897 tells a vital story of Nigerian historical past and its Colonial relationship with the British.

Half Of A Yellow Solar

The display adaptation of Chimamanda’s groundbreaking novel of the identical title is a traditional story of the prices of Nigeria’s independence. Though the fact of the story nonetheless leaves a bitter style in our mouth, it was nonetheless so superbly completed by the creator that the film had no selection however to do it Justice. Half of a Yellow Solar tells the story of two privileged sisters who go on utterly totally different journeys as they navigate their means by the Biafra Civil Conflict.

Relating themes like struggle and romance, the sweeping story of Half of a Yellow Solar will depart you aching for justice. Followers of the e-book discovered the film somewhat too rushed and disconnected, but it surely’s a fantastic piece all the identical. What higher film to rejoice Nigeria’s independence than one with a reminder of her darkish previous.

’76

Directed by Izu Ojukwu, this story is ready six years after the Civil Conflict. ’76 follows the story of Officer Dewa, who was accused of being concerned within the abortive 1976 coup that resulted within the assassination of Nigeria’s Navy Head of State, Murtala Mohammed. And it’s instructed by the angle of the soldier’s pregnant wife, Suzanna, who battles to show her husband’s innocence earlier than it’s too late.

Izu Ojukwu’s 76 touches on delicate themes like tribalism, political turmoil, justice and the experiences of the ladies left behind by their navy husbands.

Ojukokoro

This darkish comedy tells the story of a heist gone incorrect. The supervisor of a money-laundering gasoline station decides to steal from his grasping employers, however his plan goes south when he realises he’s not the one one gunning for the cash. This film mixes crime and comedy, the right recipe that’ll hold you on the fringe of your seats and likewise reeling with laughter.

So that you don’t miss out on this excellent film, you’ll be able to simply watch it on Showmax. Showmax has a group of Nollywood movies to maintain you entertained by the Independence public vacation.