# List of Nigerian films of 2021

This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for release in 2021.

## 2021
### January–March

| Opening | Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes |
| J A N U A R Y | 1 | Day of Destiny | Akay Mason Abosi Ogba | Olumide Oworu Denola Grey Norbert Young Toyin Abraham Jide Kosoko | Sci-fi adventure | The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests. |
| J A N U A R Y | 1 | The Miracle Centre | Niyi Towolawi | Odunalade Adekola Femi Adebayo Ayo Mogaji Yemi Sodimu Afeez 'Saka' Oyetoro | Situation comedy | Comically examines the problems of Nigeria's educational system. |
| J A N U A R Y | 22 | Tanwa Savage | Geshin Salvador | Segun Arinze Timini Egbuson Bimbo Ademoye Linda Osifo | Comedy drama | |
| J A N U A R Y | 22 | The Cleanser | James Abinibi | Kehinde Bankole Bolanle Ninalowo Alex Osifo Antar Laniyan | Thriller | |
| J A N U A R Y | 29 | Sanitation Day | Seyi Babatope | Blossom Chukwujekwu Elozonam Nse Ikpe Etim Elvina Ibru | Comedy thriller | |
| F E B R U A R Y | 14 | Namaste Wahala | Hamisha Daryani Ahuja | Ini Dima-Okojie Richard Mofe-Damijo Joke Silva Jude Abaga | Romantic comedy | |
| F E B R U A R Y | 12 | Still Falling | Karachi Atiya and Dimbo Atiya | Daniel Etim Effiong Sharon Ooja Kunle Remi Liz Ameye | Romantic drama | |
| F E B R U A R Y | 12 | Fine Wine | Seyi Babatope | Richard Mofe Damijo Zainab Balogun Ego Nwosu Keppy Ekpenyong | Romantic comedy | |
| M A R C H | 12 | Ponzi | Kayode Kasum | Timini Egbuson Uzoamaka Aniunoh Jide Kosoko Mawuli Gavor | Comedy | Based on victims of the 2016 Ponzi scheme, MMM |
| M A R C H | 12 | Under the Carpet | Tope Alake | Iyabo Ojo Deyemi Okanlawon Femi Jacobs. | Romantic drama | |
| M A R C H | 12 | Eagle Wings | Paul Apel Papel | Femi Jacobs Enyinna Nwigwe Yakubu Mohammed Uzee Usman | War film | Based on true events |
| M A R C H | 19 | Mamba's Diamond | Seyi Babatope | Osas Ighodaro Gabriel Afolayan Uchemba Williams Nse Ikpe-Etim | Action comedy | Production debut for Williams Uchemba |
| M A R C H | 19 | La Femme Anjola | Mildred Okwo | Nonso Bassey Joke Silva Rita Dominic Femi Jacobs | Psychological Thriller | |
| M A R C H | 19 | The Razz Guy | Udoka Onyeka | Nancy Isime Lasisi Elenu Broda Shaggi MC Lively | Comedy | Lead debut for Lasisi Elenu |
| M A R C H | 26 | The Therapist | Kayode Kasum | Rita Dominic Michelle Dede Toyin Abraham Shaffy Bello Tope Tedela | | |

### April–June

| Opening | Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes |
| A P R I L | 2 | Prophetess | Niyi Akinmolayan | Toyin Abraham Lateef Adedimeji Muyiwa Ademola Tina Mba | Comedy | |
| A P R I L | 16 | Breaded Life | Biodun Stephen | Timini Egbuson Bimbo Ademoye Tina Mba Jide Kosoko | Romantic comedy | |
| A P R I L | 23 | Eyimofe | Ari and Chuko Esiri | Jude Akuwudike Temi Ami-Williams Cynthia Ebijie Sadiq Daba | | |
| A P R I L | 30 | The Wait | Yemi Morafa | Nse Ikpe Etim Deyemi Okanlawon Jimmy Odukoya Chimezie Imo | Faith based | |
| A P R I L | 30 | Suga Suga | Richard Omos | Taiwo Obileye Ayo Adesanya Tana Adelana Wole Ojo | Comedy | G-Worldwide debut production |
| M A Y | 14 | Mimi | Samuel ‘’Bigsam’’ Olatunji | Ali Baba Ireti Doyle Toyin Abraham Prince Jide Kosoko Bimbo Akintola | | |
| M A Y | 18 | Lockdown | Moses Inwang | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Tony Umez Charles Awurum Sola Sobowale Nobert Young | Psychological thriller | Co-produced by Sneeze Films, FilmOne and CEM media group. |
| J U N E | 11 | My Village People | Niyi Akinmolayan | Bovi Ugboma Nkem Owoh Amaechi Muonagor Charles Inojie Rachael Oniga | Comedy | Co-produced by Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures |
| J U N E | 12 | The New Patriots | Terry Ayebo | Akin Lewis Dele Odule Bimbo Oshin Taiwo Ibikunle Lateef Adedimeji | Political thriller | Selected for 4 film festivals |
| J U N E | 12 | Badamasi | Obi Emelonye | Enyinna Nwigwe Charles Inojie Sani Danja Yakubu Mohammed | Biopic | Biopic of Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian head of state |
| J U N E | 16 | Dwindle | Kayode Kasum Dare Olaitan | Funke Akindele-Bello Bisola Aiyeola Jidekene Achufusi Samuel Perry Uzor Arukwe | Comedy | Produced by Mimi Bartels |
| J U N E | 18 | Ayinla | Tunde Kelani | Lateef Adedimeji Bimbo Manuel Ade Laoye Kunle Afolayan Bimbo Ademoye | Musical Biopic | Based on the life and times of Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura. |

### July–September

| Opening | Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre |
| J U L Y | 2 | Devil In Agbada | Umanu Elijah | Erica Nlewedim Linda Osifo Efe Irele | Action |
| J U L Y | 9 | Gone | Daniel Ademinokan | Sam Dede Gabriel Afolayan Stella Damasus Ada Ameh Bimbo Manuel | |
| A U G U S T | 20 | Loving Rona | Luke Aire Oyovbaire | Meg Otanwa Gideon Okeke Jeffbankz Nweke | Romance |
| S E P T E M B E R | 10 | The Ghost and the Tout Too | Michael 'Ama Psalmist' Akinrogunde | Mercy Johnson-Okojie Patience Ozokwo Iyabo Ojo Odunlade Adekola | Dramatic comedy |
| S E P T E M B E R | 10 | Love Castle | Desmond Eliott | Kehinde Bankole Jide Kosoko Zack Orji Desmond Elliot Femi Adebayo Salami | |

### October–December

| Opening | Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes |
| O C T O B E R | 15 | Charge and Bail | Uyoyou Adia | Zainab Balogun Stan Nze Elozonam Ogbolu Folu Storms Eso Dike | Comedy drama | By Inkblot productions |
| O C T O B E R | 29 | Progressive Tailors Club | Biodun Stephen | Femi Adebayo Salami Jaiye Kuti Rachel Oniga Uzor Arukwe | Political satire | By Anthill Studios |
| N O V E M B E R | TBA | Cordelia | Tunde Kelani | | | Based on a novel of the same name by Femi Osofisan |
| N O V E M B E R | 26 | Soólè | Kayode Kasum | Sola Sobowale Adedimeji Lateef Femi Jacob Adunni Ade Shawn Faqua | Comedy drama | Production debut for Adunni Ade |
| D E C E M B E R | 16 | A Naija Christmas | Kunle Afolayan | Rachel Oniga Abayomi Alvin Efa Iwara Kunle Remi | Romantic Comedy | First Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix |
| D E C E M B E R | 17 | Aki and Pawpaw | | Chinedu Ikedieze Osita Iheme Amaechi Muonagor Toyin Abraham Chioma Okafor | | Remake of the 2002 film, Aki Na Ukwa |
| D E C E M B E R | 24 | Christmas in Miami | Robert Peters | AY Makun Richard Mofe-Damijo Osita Iheme John Amos. | Comedy | Fourth film in AY Makun's Akpos series after 30 Days in Atlanta, A Trip to Jamaica and 10 Days in Suncity |
| D E C E M B E R | 29 | Superstar | Akhigbe Illozhobie | Nancy Isime Deyemi Okanlawon Timini Egbuson Daniel Etim Effiong Eku Edewor | Romantic comedy | By Inkblot productions |

## Unknown release dates

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