Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate love in all its forms, and Nollywood has plenty of amazing films to set the mood. Whether you prefer romantic comedies, drama, or thrillers, there’s a perfect Nollywood movie waiting for you.
Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, booed up and in love, or just looking for a good laugh, this list is for you. From Netflix to Showmax, Prime Video to YouTube, and even the cinema. Here are some must-watch Nollywood movies for Valentine’s Day 2025:
Summer Rain (2025)
This highly anticipated romantic drama stars top Nollywood actors and tells the poignant story of two friends whose journey to love spans over a decade. Through heartbreak, pain, and life-altering experiences, the film examines how the choices parents make reverberate through their children’s lives. This romantic movie will be Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola’s debut in cinema. It was aired on February 7th 2025
Director: Adenike Adebayo Esho
Cast: The film features a star-studded cast including Daniel Etim Effiong, Bolaji Ogunmola, Genoveva Umeh, Kayode Ojuolape Jnr,. Femi Branch, Tina Mba, Lateef Adedimeji, Darasimi Nadi, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Michael Ejoor, Kachi Nnochiri, Kanaga Emmanuel Eme, Temitope Olowoniyan, Inem King, Sarian Martin, Olawande Adetula, Wumi Tuase-Fosudo, and Jessica Tse.
Where to watch: Cinema
See the movie official trailer below:
Reel Love (2025)
Reel Love is undoubtedly one of the best romantic Nollywood movie to watch this Valentine with its star-studded lead cast like popular lover boy Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye. It tells a story of Tomide (Timini Egbuson), a social media influencer, and Rachael (TJ Omusuku), a small-scale entrepreneur, who started off as enemies. However, business brings them together after Tomide’s fiancée suggests they pretend to be an item to boost Tomide’s online presence.
Director: Kayode Kasum
Cast: Reel Love boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Timini Egbuson, Funke Akindele, Bimbo Ademoye, Shaffy Bello, Muyiwa Ademola, Jay On Air, Hermes Iyele, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Lilian Afegbai, TJ Omusuku, Efa Iwara, and Atlanta Bridget Johnson.
Where to Watch: Cinema
This is Timini’s second movie as an executive producer, and it will drop in cinemas on Valentine’s Day.
Reel Love is showing in all cinemas nationwide from February 14th.
See the official trailer for the ‘Reel Love’ movie below:
Love Lockdown (2025)
Yemi (Andrew Bunting) is about to get married when COVID-19 hits. With his fiancée (Yewande Osamein) out of town, he crosses paths with an old flame (Detola Jones), who he hasn’t fully gotten over yet. If you’re in a relationship, there are a few lessons to be learned about temptation, commitment, and trust in this movie. The movie premiered on February 7.
Director: Lyndsey F. Efejuku
Cast: Uche Montana, Munachi Abii, Kalu Ikeagwu,Jaiye Kuti, Taye Arimoro, and the popular Lagbaja’s backup vocalist, Ego Sings. Also starring fast-rising juvenile actors Favour Etim, Rejoice Rejme, Diana Egwuatu and Oluwafemi Lawal.
Where to watch: Cinema
Watch ‘Love Lockdown’ official movie trailer below:
Last to Marry (2025)
Director: Famous Odion Iraoya
Cast: Laju Iren, Juliana Olayode, Dr. Morenike Molehin, Adetoun Jegede, Ifeanyi Kalu, Obafemi Joshua and Bayo Royale
Where to watch: YouTube
Watch the video below:
A perfect Valentine (2024)
‘A perfect Valentine’ is just one of the perfect Nollywood movies to watch this Valentine. It tells a story of Chika, a successful entrepreneur tired of her lonely life who decides she must find a perfect guy for Valentine. Her friend Judith gets proposed to after catching a bride’s bouquet in a wedding. Chika resorts to attending weddings and catching bouquets. After catching almost all the bouquets in Lagos and no perfect valentine in sight, Chika decides to go for spiritual prayer. Her driver Daniel has his eyes and heart on her but Chika is bent on a having a perfect guy not a boy or a common driver.
Director: Royal Arts
Cast: Ekama Etim-Inyang, Eso Dike, Sandra Ifudu, Ichie Fuego and Henrietta Ijeoma Ibekwe,
Where to watch: YouTube
Watch the movie trailer below:
Something about the Briggs (2025)
A lady (Ariyike Owolagba) turns down a proposal from a suitor (Daniel Etim-Effiong) because she believes that her family, the Briggs, is cursed. Veterans Bukky Wright and Zack Orji meet hotshots Stan Nze and Linda Ejiofor in this romantic family drama that tackles trust, compatibility, and marital expectations. If you love rich and influential people’s dramas, ‘Something about the Briggs’ is a must-watch. It is aired on January 31st.
Director: Bukola Ogunsola
Cast: Ariyike Dimples, Rita Dominic, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Iyabo Ojo, Stan Nze, Kalu Ikeagwu and Gloria Young.
Where to watch: Cinema
Watch the trailer below:
Tarella: Princess of the Nile (2025)
In this Cinderella story set in a mythical West African kingdom, Prince Nosa, heir to the throne, and Tarella, an orphaned maiden, must overcome numerous obstacles in their quest to find true love. It premiered on February 7.
Director: Kayode Kasum & Lolo Eremie
Cast: Bassey Ekpo-Bassey, Cynthia Clark, Elvina Baby Ibru, Gideon Okeke, Nengi Rebecca Hampson, Okawa Shaznay, Onyinye Ezekwe, Patrick Diabuah, Preach Bassey, Richard Mofe Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Ummi Baba-Ahmed, and William Benson.
Where to watch: Cinema
Watch the trailer below:
Fiancée For A Day (2024)
Emen (Omoni Oboli) is pressured by her mother to get married, but she isn’t ready. Her ex, Tobi (Eso Dike), is in the same situation. By fate or coincidence, they meet again after a long time at a bar and get drunk together. It leads to a one-night stand that rekindles their old love.
Director: Omoni Oboli
Cast: Omoni Oboli, Eso Dike Jibola Dabo and Uche Ebere
Where to watch: YouTube
Watch the trailer below:
A Valentine’s match (2025)
If you’re a lover of love, if you love love, if you want to be in love, if you need love, or if you’re looking for a Valentine—A Valentine’s match is the one for you. The movie will be aired on Valentine’s day, February 14.
Director: Lady Laide
Cast: Sophia Alakija, Ray Adeka, Etinosa Idemudia, and Eso Dike.
Where to watch: YouTube
Watch the trailer below:
You may only kiss the bride (2025)
From the title, it is so obvious that ‘You may kiss the bride’ is one of the romantic Nollywood movies to watch this Valentine. It tells a story of love, relationships, and the journey of spiritual growth and healing. What will you be doing this Valentine’s Day? Make it a special one with a movie that speaks to both singles and married couples. It’s a must-watch! The movie will premiere on February 14.
Director: Harvesters TV
Cast: Daniel Etim, Ariyike Dimples, Munachi Abi, Teniola Aladese
Where to watch: YouTube
Watch the trailer below: