Gone are the days when YouTube movies were just for upcoming actors. Well, almost. These days, more established Nollywood actors and producers are embracing YouTube as a credible publishing platform. Some of these films can easily go head to head with cinema releases and even major streaming platforms.
Here鈥檚 a list of YouTube channels with some of the best Nollywood movie offerings right now.
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Primary Genre: Romance/Drama
Most viewed movie: Better Half
A Better Half follows a university student (Chidi Dike) whose romantic pursuit of his teacher (Uche Montana) creates unexpected complications in their life. Once you get over the cheesy acting, it is an entertaining age-gap romance.
2.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Selina
Selina (Bimbo Ademoye) is a local food stall owner who gets a new job as Reuben鈥檚 (Daniel Etim Effiong) cook, in a bid to settle her debts. However, due to her local background, she struggles with Esosa’s demands for intercontinental dishes which she is incapable of making. This sets the tone for many of their comical misunderstandings. The movie is super hilarious especially because of Bimbo鈥檚 over exaggerated antics.
3.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Shades of Shame
Shades of Shame revolves around Bryan (Cecil Harry), an expatriate who comes to Nigeria for work and falls in love with Joyce (Ebube Nwagbo). Meanwhile, Joyce is currently engaged to Uno, her toxic fianc茅. As romance blooms between them, Joyce must choose whether to bow to family obligations and marry Uno or follow her heart.
4.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Family Hurt
In Family Hurt, we follow Araola as she pours her heart and resources into securing a brighter future for her niece, Carrie, and her own son, Akin. As Araola grapples with the weight of the financial burden, she still has to deal with the drama of Akin’s estranged father and the ingratitude of her own sister. It is a shift from the traditional romantic comedy, a lot of YouTube movies have come to be known for, as it spotlights real family issues.
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5.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Mutual Benefit
Lola (Uche Montana), a wedding planner, lands a dream client. While reeling from the excitement, she discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her. In a bid to deal with this, she gets into a friends with benefits arrangement with Henry (Maurice Sam), a charming man she meets at the gym. Even with the excitement of her new fling, Lola still grapples with her lingering feelings for her ex and the fear of repeating past mistakes.
6.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Love in Every Word
This movie tells the story of a starkly contrasting couple: a highflying corporate woman (Bambam) and a 鈥渓ocal鈥 man (Uzor Arukwe). When circumstances bring them together, their worlds collide in a touching journey that shows the most unlikely scenarios make for the best love stories.
7.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Treasure in the Sky
Treasure in the Sky follows a group of secondary school students on an excursion to the Alpha E Nature Community. This sets the tone for a lot of the drama that ensues throughout the film. From budding romances to friendship rivalries, and even crises in their teachers.
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Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Loving Aduke
An average woman, Aduke (Bimbo Ademoye) falls for a man, Craig (Bolanle Ninolowo), who is seemingly out of her league. We follow Aduke as she struggles with self worth and deals with the disapproval of Craig鈥檚 mother who believes Aduke is not good for her son.
9.
Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Risking It All
Kaden pursues Zara, a focused law student, despite her initial rejection and disapproval of his lifestyle. Their relationship faces its first major challenge when Kaden is involved in an incident resulting in the death of a police officer. Now Zara has to find a way to get him out of prison, while dealing with her father鈥檚 approval.
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Primary Genre: Drama
Most viewed movie: Where Love Lives
This film follows a young couple, Demilade (Bimbo Ademoye) and her husband (Uzor Arukwe) as they navigate married life and the challenges that come with moving up the social ladder.
