Top five Nollywood films to watch in Nigerian cinemas this January
Nollywood is enjoying a strong run, and January 2026 has turned cinemas across Nigeria into busy entertainment hubs. From heartfelt drama to thrilling action and epic folklore, this month offers something for every movie lover. Here are five standout Nollywood films to look out for in cinemas this January. Behind The ScenesFunke Akindele delivers another emotionally charged drama in Behind The Scenes, a story that mirrors real struggles many Nigerians face. It follows Aderonke Ronky Fella Faniran, played by Scarlet Gomez, a wealthy real estate mogul whose generosity is abused by family and friends until it begins to drain her emotionally and financially. The film features strong performances from Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe, Ibrahim Chatta, Ini Dima Okojie and Tobi Bakre as her entitled younger brother, with Destiny Etiko and Uche Montana adding more depth to this moving story about […]
