Weekend Watchlist: Must-See Nollywood Short Films to Watch

Short films often fly under the radar in Nollywood, but their compact form of storytelling offers something truly special.

If you’re pressed for time this weekend but still want to enjoy engaging stories, we have just the list for you.

Here are five Nollywood short films that promise to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought.

1. Ijo
Written and directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay, Ijo tells the story of a depressed man searching for healing and closure after a bitter quarrel with his lover.

The film uses dance as a metaphor for emotional release, and it will leave you speechless.

Starring Genoveva Umeh and Charles Etubiebi, Ijo is a Nigerian tale of love and redemption that many will find relatable, especially those who have found themselves trapped in relationships they desperately want to escape.

2. Napped
Teniola Aladese and Timini Egbuson star in Napped, a gripping story of an estranged couple forced to confront their deepest secrets after the mysterious kidnapping of their child.

Onome and Essien’s marriage has lost its spark, but their tragic circumstance brings them together in an unexpected way.

The film explores love, loss, and the demons that haunt relationships.

3. The Delectable Azeezah Sama
Produced by Desmond Ebuwa Ekunwe and Fisayo Ojabodu, The Delectable Azeezah Sama sheds light on the struggles of a beloved public figure who silently suffers from abuse at the hands of her controlling partner.

Despite enduring severe mistreatment, Azeezah must put up a front to maintain her public persona.

Directed by Tochi Onwubiko and Orobosa Ikponmwen, this thought-provoking film features Nonso Ekemezie, Isoken Aruede, Bobby Ekpe, and Tomisin Osinubi.

Available on YouTube, it takes viewers inside the duality of public admiration and private pain.

4. Dices
In Dices, director Sandra Tetteh tackles a sensitive topic—sexual abuse—this time from a lesser-discussed angle: the abuse of boys and men.

Written by Tomi Adesina, the film raises awareness of the psychological impact of sexual abuse on males, breaking the stigma that has long silenced them.

With performances from Daniel Etim Effiong, Timi Charles Fadipe, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Omobola Akinde, and Divine Mmoneke, Dices is a powerful tear-jerker that opens up critical conversations about neglected victims.

These short films offer intense emotional journeys that stay with viewers long after the credits roll.

This weekend, dive into these thought-provoking narratives that are sure to capture your heart and mind.