26 February 2021
The latest Nigerian movies on Showmax
Showmax loves to tell Naija stories. Here are some of the latest coming to your screens.
The Ex-Convict
Based on a true story, The Ex-Convict follows Chris, a hardworking young man who returns home after a prison sentence (for internet fraud), only to realise he’s not welcomed in his father’s home and has been abandoned by his lover and friends. Stripped of his assets, he must start life anew. Watch now.
Who’s in it? Matilda Obaseki, Genny Uzoma, Chioma Okafor and Uzor Arukwe.
Concession
Love birds, Ernest and Sandra, plan to get married, but her mother is the stumbling block. She disapproves of the marriage because she fears marriage will make her daughter abandon her family. She eventually agrees but one absurd condition. Find out in Concession.
Who’s in it? Uzor Arukwe, Okawa Shaznay, Blessing Onwukwe and Lucy Ameh.
Don’s Fetish
A fitness instructor’s fetish is dating rich, older, married women. He’s forced to reconsider this habit when it lands him in hot waters. But will he? Let’s find out in Don’s Fetish.
Who’s in it? Kunle Remi, Bolaji Ogunmola, Roxy Antak, Ify Dike and Susan Okolo.
Love Thy Neighbour
Fareed and Gbemi are a devout Muslim couple determined to love their neighbours as themselves, but there’s a new neighbour who’s taking the love further and wants more than usual. Stream it tonight.
Who’s in it? Deyemi Okanlanwo and Juliet Njemaze.
Greyish
After suffering another heartbreak, 40-year-old Gabriella feels the odds are stacked against her and pursues love in the wrong places. Watch here.
Who’s in it? Frederick Leonard, Bayray Macwizu and Seun Akindele.
Love Angel
Love Angel follows a young and happy couple whose once-joyful marriage takes a sad turn when the husband gets into an accident on his way to buy food for his pregnant wife. Watch here.
Who’s in it? Ray Emordi, Esther Audu, Kate John and Darlene Odogbili.
Sick
As a result of her predicaments, a young lady marries a chief against her will. However, she later finds true love, but there’s a hefty price to pay.
Who’s in it? Tana Adelana and Ifeanyi Kalu. Watch here.
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