The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is today, home to some of the finest filmmakers on the continent of Africa and parts of the world.
As far back as the mid-1960s, the industry has been informing, educating, and entertaining people across cultures. To date, Nollywood movies remain the toast of many people; a true representation that the industry is doing well.
Ranked as one of the busiest in the world, Nollywood is popular for making some of the finest movies the world has ever seen. This is why we take a look at a few of the films that are old but golden. If you have not seen any of these movies, then you’ve not seen anything… So, ride along.
Diamond Ring:
The 1998 Nollywood thriller tells the story of Chidi, a freshman in the university and the only child of his parents; Chief and Mrs. Ijeoma Dike.
The young man, as part of efforts to showcase his readiness to roll with the big boys of a cult group, embarked on a quest, which includes robbing a corpse. This marked a turning point in his life. This is a must-see for you.
Directed by Tade Ogidan, the film, which was made in two parts, stars Richard Mofe Damijo, Teju Babyface, Sola Sobowale, and Bukky Ajayi.
State of Emergency:
Adjudged as one of the best actions films to have come out of Nigeria, the movie shows how Nigerian ministers were held hostage by a group of robbers, who demanded ransom for the release of the public officeholders.
It, however, took the efforts of one super cop to neutralize the gang and rescue the ministers.
State of Emergency stars Saint Obi, JT Tom West, Rachael Oniga, Ejike Asiegbu and more.
Most Wanted:
Most Wanted, a sequel of Queen Latifah’s ‘Set It Off,’ tells the story of four unemployed female graduates who could not secure a job and thought that a career in armed robbery was the way forward.
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Disguised as men, their operations were swiftly carried out and they became a thorn on the flesh of law enforcement agents.
The movie, which stars among others, Genevieve Nnaji, Bob Manuel-Udokwu, Regina Askia, Ibinabo Fiberisima, Ayo Adesanya, and Liz Benson, was directed by Tunji Bamishigbin.
Living in Bondage:
This is a 1992/93 two-part drama and one of the movies from the golden generation of Nigerian actors.
Written by Kenneth Nnebue and Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, and directed by Chris Obi Rapu, it was regarded as Nigeria’s first home video to achieved blockbuster success and it starred Kenneth Okonkwo and Nnenna Nwabueze in their breakout roles.
This film was so good that on November 2, 2019, the sequel, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, Starring Ramsey Nouah, premiered in Lagos.
Osuofia in London:
Laughter they say is the best medicine, this is part of the reasons this film made it to this list. Also, it is arguably one of the highest-selling Nollywood films of all time.
Released in 2003, the Nigerian comedy film, starring Nkem Owoh, tells the story of a Nigerian village man who received the news of his brother, Donatus’ demise in London, England, and how, in his will, Donatus left Osuofia his huge estate as sole beneficiary.
The events that follow in the movie produced by Kingsley Ogoro, would leave you glued to your seat while you laugh hysterically.
These five old but golden movies are a must-see, especially for persons who may never have seen them.
This is also a way to appreciate the Nigerian film industry for the release of these classics and several others, as well as putting Nigeria on the world map.
