Surviving Biafra- June 1

Directed by Meji Alabi, BBC Documentary Surviving Biafra traces the Nigerian Civil War through intimate eyewitness testimonies and rare archival footage

Showing on BBC iPlayer and YouTube now

My Father’s Shadow– June 5

Set during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, My Father’s Shadow follows two young brothers navigating Lagos with their estranged father while political unrest unfolds around them.

Coming back to cinemas nationwide.

Blood Sisters S2- June 5

Directed by Kayode Kasum and Daniel Oriahi, EbonyLife Studios’ crime thriller returns as Sarah and Kemi grapple with the consequences of murdering Kola, Sarah’s wealthy fiancé, while facing the relentless wrath of the powerful Ademola family.

Watch it on Netflix

Ìwé Àlà– June 12

Directed by Adeoluwa Owu (Adire) it is set during the vibrant Ojúdè Ọba festival, Ìwé Àlà tells a story of family drama, culture and humour.

Coming to cinemas nationwide.

On Different Grounds– June 12

On Different Grounds is a romantic comedy produced by Nicolette Ndigwe-Kalu, which blends African and Indian storytelling. It tells the story of divorced billionaire couples who are forced to reunite for their eldest daughter’s wedding, unaware that she has a secret plan of her own.

Coming to cinemas nationwide.

Scratch– June 12

Clarence Peters’ five-episode series follows five housemates from broken homes, each concealing painful realities behind their smiles. With no trailer released so far,

Watch it on YouTube.

Kalakiri: The Price of Freedom– June 12

Produced by Emeka Adibe and Henry Chinweuba, it tells the story of a pro-democracy activist who disappears ahead of a presidential nomination and is later revealed to have been detained at a remote island prison called Kalakiri.

Coming to cinemas nationwide.

Blood Debt– June 19

Written and directed by Chukwuka ‘Chukysmiles’ Ndife in his feature debut, Blood Debt centres on a young man caught in a life of violence and moral consequence as past actions return to demand repayment.

Coming to cinemas nationwide.

King Of Thieves (Agesinkólé)– June 26

Originally released in cinemas on April 8, 2022, the film is set to be available on Netflix. It follows a feared bandit who launches violent attacks on the kingdom of Ajeromi, plunging the land into chaos and forcing its people and warriors to rise against him.

Remi and Nneoma– June (TBD)

Directed by Lyndsey Efejuku, Remi and Nneoma reimagines the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi through a contemporary Nigerian lens, centering faith, healing, and female resilience. Coming to cinemas.

The Night of June 7th– June (TBD)

Directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Linda Ikeji, Night of June 7th is a true-life retelling of the tragic Apo Six killings of June 7, 2005, when six traders were brutally murdered by policemen in Abuja. Set for release this June