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<h2>Nollywood has an exciting rollout of movies ranging from series to features, that will be making their debut in March.</h2>

Some have already had their cinema days and will not come to streaming. Others are coming directly to streaming. While others are heading to the cinemas.

From the latest from Kunle Afolayan to the male equivalent of The Real Housewives of Lagos (if everything goes as planned), there is content in March for every taste.

See below the Nollywood movies/TV series to watch this March:

Saro returns in a sequel series by Kunle Afolayan. In a race against time to avoid a dismal fate, the traveller returns to the Oyo kingdom with orders to complete a nearly impossible task.

The cast includes Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale, Eyiyemi Afolayan, Owobo Ogunde, Layi Wasabi, Lateef Adedimeji and Gabriel Afolayan. Written by Sola Dada,&nbsp;Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre&nbsp;will be available on Netflix, on March 1, 2024.

Ebuka Turna Africa Up series follows celebrated Nigerian TV host,&nbsp;Ebuka Obi-Uchendu&nbsp;as he takes the audience on an exhilarating journey through Africa with his friends. This list of people who will accompany Obi-Uchendu will include Nollywood stars&nbsp;Timini Egbuson,&nbsp;Zubby Michael,&nbsp;Jimmie Akinsola,&nbsp;Onoja Adole&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alistair Englebert Preston.

Episodes one and two will arrive on Prime Video on March 1, 2024, and then Episodes three and four on March 8, 2024.

“Is rainmaking real or just a trick?” asks Niyi Akinmolayan’s latest project.&nbsp;Rainmakers&nbsp;is a documentary that explores the phenomenon of controlling the weather by people who possess the gift to command or cease rain through prayers.

Rainmakers&nbsp;will commence streaming on Prime Video on March 1, 2024.

The Two Aishas&nbsp;is a 2023 film starring Rahama Sadau and Maryam Booth as the titular Aishas. They aren’t your typical friends, they share the same faith and social status. They come to loggerheads when their husbands' decide contest for the same gubernatorial seat.

The Two Aishas&nbsp;will arrive on Prime Video, on March 1, 2024.

Efa Iwara and Beverly Naya star in&nbsp;Insecure, a psychological drama directed by Benn Nwokike and produced by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed. When a devoted wife helps her husband build a thriving art gallery, their seemingly perfect life is disrupted by a captivating woman. As she grapples with heartbreak and betrayal, she must also confront her own insecurities and embark on a desperate quest for justice.

The feature stars Ade Laoye, Demi Banwo, Michael Ejoor, Darasimi Nadi, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, and Tope Olowoniyan.

Insecure&nbsp;will commence its cinematic journey nationwide on March 8, 2024.

Directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Mosun Filani, the film follows the story of four friends who share one goal and an unwavering commitment to achieve it.

It features Deyemi Okanlawon, Lateef Adedimeji, Etim Effiong, Jim Iyke, Mercy Johnson, Lilian Esoro and Blessing Nze.

Different Strokes will start streaming on Prime Video on March 8, 2024.

Beast of Two Worlds&nbsp;looks at the life of a desperate king facing banishment due to his wife’s inability to produce a son. He takes a new wife from another world who promises him an heir but her arrival brings unforeseen chaos to the kingdom forcing the king to confront his fears and fight to secure his dynasty’s future.

It stars Odunlade Adekola, Sola Sobowale, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Mercy Aigbe, Fathia Balogun and Bimbo Akintola.

The indigenous movie will premiere across cinemas nationwide on March 29, 2024.

Other titles that have been teased to commence streaming this month include:

<h3>The Kuju's Again (Prime Video)</h3>

The 2023 movie follow the Kuju clan as they gathered at a hotel resort for the traditional wedding of Mauyon and Lily. But things quickly take a turn for the worse when underlying tension meets unfortunate incidents as money as well as people go missing.

The movie stars Timini Egbuson, Sophie Alakija, Bisola Aiyeola, Kunle Remi, Ronke Odusanya, Mimi Onalaja, and Bimbo Ademoyo.

The Kujus Again&nbsp;is coming to Prime Video on March 22, 2024.

<h3>Afamefuna (Netflix)</h3>

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/5-highly-anticipated-nigerian-movies-headed-to-afriff-2023/9nl0d1m">Afamefuna</a>&nbsp;is an Igbo language film that dives deep into the apprenticeship institution that has become synonymous with the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. The Kayode Kasum-directed movie stars Kanayo O. Kanayo, Segun Arinze, Stan Nze and Alexx Ekubo.

This film will be released on Netflix on March 29, 2024.

<h3>Where The Heck is My Period (Prime Video)</h3>

Where The Heck is My Period? is a documentary that chronicles the daily lives of Nigerian women living with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Produced by Stephanie Coker, the documentary also features interviews with gynaecologists, religious leaders, public figures, and native African doctors.

The film is a co-production between Inkblot Productions and 1POD Pictures. Japa! is a front-row ticket to high drama, unyielding ambition, and quest for a better life all served with a generous dose of comedy. Written by&nbsp;Chinaza Onuzo,&nbsp;Tamara Aihie, and&nbsp;Isioma Osaje, who was also the director, the movie features captivating scenes balanced with exciting, suspenseful moments and excellent storytelling at its core.

Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jidekene Achufusi, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Seun Ajayi, Mofe Duncan, Layi Wasabi, The Igbo Wolf,&nbsp;and many more make up the cast.

Japa will be released on Prime Video on the March 8, 2024.

In Her Dark Past, the life of an uber-successful social media influencer and life coach starts to crumble when the child she left for dead resurfaces years later, giving way to a complex spiral of drama that imperils her seemingly perfect life and unearths the trauma she fights daily to bury.

Directed by Oluwatobi Deborah Ahmed and Samuel Oluwasegun Ogundeyi and produced by Elvis Damptey and Adeniran Wuraola, the film stars Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Daniel Etim Effiong, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Ihenacho and Fadekemi Olumide-Aluko among others.

Her Dark Past will be release on Africa Magic Showcase, March 3, 2024 by 8:30 pm WAT, and Africa Magic Urban, March 10, 2024 by 8:00 pm WAT.

Directed by Uyoyou Adia,&nbsp;Casa De Nova&nbsp;follows the ghost of a wealthy man as he intrudes into the lives of people still alive through a mirror.

The cast includes Taye Aromoro, Lilian Esoro, Anne Icha, Efe Irele, Tope Tedela, Nosa Rex, Lizzy Jay, Eso Dike, Moyinoluwa Olutayo, Miriam Peter and many others.

Casa De Nova will be released on Prime Video on the March 29, 2024.

Exciting Nollywood movies to lookout for this month

From the latest from Kunle Afolayan to the male equivalent of The Real Housewives of Lagos, there is content in March for every taste.

These are the Nollywood movies and series to watch in March

<h2>Funke Akindele's comedy-drama, A Tribe Called Judah has grossed ₦1.4 billion so far at the Nigerian box office.</h2>

According to a report released earlier today, Monday, February 19, 2024, by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, the movie recorded ₦6 million between February 9 to 15, 2024, which brings its gross total to ₦1,401,483,233.

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindeles-movie-a-tribe-called-judah-grosses-pound80000-at-uk-cinemas/3wkcc3k">A Tribe Called Judah</a> is currently in its 10th week at the Nigerian cinemas, following its debut on December 15, 2023, as it maintains its record of the highest-grossing Nigerian movie ever. The feature-length movie has also recorded <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindeles-movie-a-tribe-called-judah-grosses-pound80000-at-uk-cinemas/3wkcc3k">₦144 million at the UK cinemas</a>. Producers have said that they will release the numbers for the movie in francophone countries in the coming days.

However, the Akindele all-star film has lost its spot as the most-watched Nigerian movie at the cinemas, as <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bbnaija-alumnus-pere-goes-into-monster-mode-in-the-silent-intruder/leyk64x">The Silent Intruder</a> takes the lead.

Featuring Big Brother Naija alumnus, Pere Egbi as one of the key characters, the thriller recorded ₦16,536,700 in its first week at the cinemas.

Next in line is Deyemi Okanlawon's movie <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/it-felt-like-labour-deyemi-okanlawon-on-producing-alls-fair-in-love/6cr65s1">All's Fair In Love</a> at the fourth spot on the box office charts for last week. The romantic feature released on Valentine's Day recorded a two-day gross of ₦10.4 million.

In seventh place, is <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/timini-egbuson-fights-for-omowunmi-dadas-love-in-meeting-funmis-parents/j63plx4">Meeting Funmi's Parents'</a> which features big-screen stars like <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/this-is-what-omowunmi-dada-would-have-become-if-she-hadnt-found-acting/gqhdkzy">Omowunmi Dada</a> and <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/i-believe-that-im-the-biggest-actor-in-africa-timini-egbuson/5rm2ywx">Timini Egbuson</a>. With the addition of ₦4.9 million last week the movie currently has a gross total of ₦29,510,385.

'A Tribe Called Judah' is set to make its UK cinematic debut this Christmas

So far, since the film made its Nigerian debut in December, it has made a gross total of ₦1,401,483,233.

'A Tribe Called Judah' rakes in ₦1.4 billion at the Nigerian box office

<h2>It's Valentine's Day and a great way to enjoy this day of love is to catch a nice movie alone (if that's the vibe) or with your significant other.</h2>

From streaming platforms to cinema listings there is something for everyone this season of love. See below our top 5 romantic Nollywood films for a day like today:

Looking for something you can watch from the comfort of your home, this Showmax romantic comedy, which premiered on February 12, 2024, is a good <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://web.intonaija.com/netnaija/years/2024">2024 movies</a>.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-teniola-aladese-david-eyo-in-love-in-showmaxs-the-counsellor-teaser/99jhev7">The Counsellor</a>&nbsp;follows the lives of a couple, Aisha (Teniola Aladese) and Gbenro (David Eyo), who are nursing wounds from previous "breakfasts" delivered by their partners just before Valentine's Day. They somehow find themselves reluctantly thrown together on a non-refundable getaway retreat originally planned with their now-exes.

But the drama doesn't stop there as Gbenro's mother, a marriage counsellor insists on them being in couples therapy in other to receive her blessing.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-deyemi-okanlawons-all-is-fair-in-love/4c92jm5">feature-length movie</a>&nbsp;centres around two Nigerian business partners and friends (Deyemi Okanlawon&nbsp;and&nbsp;Timini Egbuson) who fall madly in love with the same woman (Buhle Samuels) and go head-to-head to have a relationship with her.

Other cast members include,&nbsp;Ireti Doyle,&nbsp;Juliet Ibrahim,&nbsp;Adedimeji Lateef,&nbsp;Beauty Tukura,&nbsp;Venita Akpofure,&nbsp;Kunle Bamtefa,&nbsp;Gbubemi Ejeye,&nbsp;Kenzy Udonsenm,&nbsp;Oprah Okereke&nbsp;and&nbsp;Timilehin Ojeola.

All's Fair In Love&nbsp;will commence its cinematic release today nationwide. It is definitely an interesting choice if you're looking for something outdoor.

Directed and written by&nbsp;Biodun Stephen, the movie tells the romantic story of Adil and Adina, played by&nbsp;Bimbo Ademoye&nbsp;and&nbsp;Timini Egbuson, two young and ambitious individuals who fall deeply in love after meeting at a Sterling Bank graduate training camp.

However, their love story is threatened by a huge secret that could destroy everything they hold dear. The film chronicles their love story as they are forced to learn how their inner wants, needs, and dreams mix with their relationship.

The cast includes&nbsp;Jaiye Kuti,&nbsp;Seyi Awolowo,&nbsp;Teniola Aladese, Shaffy Bello,&nbsp;Kalu Ikeagwu&nbsp;and&nbsp;Adekanla Desalu.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/biodun-stephens-big-love-will-start-streaming-on-prime-video-this-october/8z575sn">Big Love</a>&nbsp;is currently streaming on Prime Video.

While preparing for the most romantic day of the year, four hairdressers at a Lagos salon face wild dramas in their love lives and their families.

Produced by&nbsp;Nicole Ndigwe&nbsp;and directed by&nbsp;Michelle Bello, the movie stars&nbsp;Yvonne Jegede,&nbsp;Meg Otanwa,&nbsp;Shaffy Bello,&nbsp;Shawn Faqua, Uche Montana,&nbsp;Meg Otanwa,&nbsp;Dr Sid, and&nbsp;Bolanle Ninalowo.

Before Valentine's&nbsp;is available on Netflix.

The romantic series delves into the highly comical journey of Sharon Ooja and Sabinus falling in love with each other.

However, Ooja's father in the film, portrayed by veteran actor&nbsp;Nkem Owoh, disapproves of Sabinus due to his financial status. Yet, this is not the sole obstacle, as the father's affluent and youthful boss, played by&nbsp;Deyemi Okanlawon, starts expressing interest in Ooja, adding another layer of complexity to Sabinus' pursuit of love.

Produced by&nbsp;David Rukeme&nbsp;other cast includes&nbsp;Warri Girl,&nbsp;Lillian Afegbai,&nbsp;Funky Mallam,&nbsp;Emem Inwang&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ryonne Razaq.

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/how-the-stars-showed-up-to-showmaxs-dead-serious-premiere/0h94n44">Dead Serious</a> is available in the new Showmax streaming app.

Accelerate Studios to release cinema film 'All’s Fair in Love'

'Big Love', and 'The Counsellor'' are some of the exciting Nollywood rom-com's to see this Valentine

Here are 5 romantic Nollywood movies for a cosy Valentine's Day

<h2>The Academy Awards on Thursday, February 8, 2024, announced Achievement in Casting as a new category that will take effect in the 98th edition in 2026.</h2>

The Achievement in Casting Oscar will be the newest category added to the awards since the introduction of Best Animated Feature Film in 2001. The Casting Directors Branch of the Academy was created in July 2013 and currently includes nearly 160 members.

The CEO and Academy president, Janet Yang in a <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.etonline.com/oscars-announce-new-category-for-2026-awards-219524#:~:text=The%20Achievement%20in%20Casting%20Oscar,Feature%20Film%20award%20in%202001.">Press release</a> shared that the inclusion came as a means to acknowledge that vital part of filmmaking. She stated that&nbsp;"Casting directors play an essential role in filmmaking, and as the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate."

The rules for eligibility and voting for the new category will be announced in April 2025. The future announcements will also reveal whether or not the Nigerian film industry will be included in the new category.

In the meantime, Nigerian-British photographer,&nbsp;Misan Harriman's short film,&nbsp;The After, starring&nbsp;David Oyelowo&nbsp;has been nominated in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/misan-harrimans-the-after-with-david-oyelowo-nominated-for-2024-oscars/7q67fse">Best Live-Action Short Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards</a>.

The short film, which is currently streaming on Netflix, competes with&nbsp;Invincible&nbsp;(Vincent René-Lortie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Samuel Caron),&nbsp;Knight of Fortune&nbsp;(Lasse Lyskjær Noer&nbsp;and&nbsp;Christian Norlyk),&nbsp;Red, White and Blue&nbsp;(Nazrin Choudhury&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sara McFarlane),&nbsp;The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar&nbsp;(Wes Anderson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Steven Rales)&nbsp;for the award.

Oscars announces a new category, which will be implemented in 2026

"As the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate," CEO and Academy president, Janet Yang said.

Oscars introduces award for casting to take effect in 2026

<h2>Record-breaking feature-length movie, A Tribe Called Judah by Funke Akindele has lost its top spot at the Nigerian box office.</h2>

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/nollywood-drama-top-genre-in-2023-comedy-saved-by-a-tribe-called-judah/w4x066w">comedy-drama</a>&nbsp;which was released on December 16, 2023, held the number one spot on Nigeria's box office chart for seven weeks. But its reign has come to an end as the Hollywood action thriller,&nbsp;The Beekeeper&nbsp;claims its spot with a seven-day gross of ₦48,966,985, making it the most-watched cinematic movie in Nigeria for the week beginning 26th January - 1st February 2024.

According to a recent report by the&nbsp;<a href="https://ceanigeria.com/box-office">Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria</a>&nbsp;(CEAN),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/a-tribe-called-judah-to-hit-cinemas-in-9-french-speaking-african-countries/2z6dg40">A Tribe Called Judah</a>&nbsp;comes in second on the charts with a seven-day gross of ₦20.3 million in the same period. This brings its total so far to ₦1,384,315,042.

In third place is the newly released Nollywood movie&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/timini-egbuson-fights-for-omowunmi-dadas-love-in-meeting-funmis-parents/j63plx4">Meeting Funmi's Parents</a>&nbsp;with ₦14,882,863. Written and directed by&nbsp;Kevin Apaa, the story follows Funmi played by&nbsp;Omowunmi Dada, and her return home from the US with her fiancé (Ramon Thomson)&nbsp;to visit her parents in Nigeria. But Funmi’s father disapproves of their love and plans to settle down.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/malaika-lagos-police-arrests-5-people-for-pirating-toyin-abrahams-film/9nhtpvn">Malaika</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mercy-aigbes-feature-ada-omo-daddy-heads-to-uk-cinemas-this-february/nj7hcx9">Ada Omo Daddy</a>&nbsp;have&nbsp;also dropped on the chart as they face over 60% decline in gross income. The former by&nbsp;Toyin Abraham&nbsp;is in the sixth spot with a seven-day gross of ₦6.5 million, and the latter by&nbsp;Mercy Aigbe&nbsp;follows closely with ₦3.8 million.

'The Beekeeper' overtakes Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' in the box office

Record record-breaking feature-length movie 'A Tribe Called Judah' by Funke Akindele is no longer the most-watched movie at Nigerian cinemas.

<h2>Drama was the best performing Nollywood genre of 2023, according to data from a report by Nollywood-focused publication, In Nollywood.</h2>

Published on Thursday, February 1, 2024, the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rpb4cWTcnDrCIE7fAWg32WyxjjwVib6f/view">Who Is Watching Nollywood?</a> report stated that the best-performing films of the year were determined to have grossed over ₦50 million in cinemas.

For films that went straight to streaming platforms, they had to have spent more than a week in the top 10 rank. High audience social interaction was also a factor.

Following drama (31.3%) in the best-performing genre ranking was thrillers with 25%. <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/nollywood-yoruba-epic-films-are-suddenly-everywhere-again/6rgz8lj">Epics finished in the third spot</a> with 18.8%, and romance got a 12.5% share.

While Nollywood filmmakers rushed comedy for years as the category to perform best with audiences, last year's performance share of only 12.4% may hint at a new era. In fact, until <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/a-tribe-called-judah-makes-record-breaking-naira1-billion-in-cinemas/bvm656p">Funke Akindele's A Tribe Called Judah</a> made its cinematic debut in mid-December, the comedy category had raked in just under ₦200 million, making it one of the least performing genres. But thanks to the record-breaking film, comedy closed this January with a gross of almost ₦2 billion.

'A Tribe Called Judah' debuted in Nigerians cinemas in December 2023 [ATCJ]

The report also examined a total of 44 Nollywood films and series to determine the most common genres for the year. Drama ended up with the lion share of 45.5%.

"Despite the heavy popularity of projects in the epic genre, it only accounts for 6.8% while both the crime and action thrillers account for 25% combined," the report noted.

Comedy and romance each ended with 11.4% of the output considered for the report.

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