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The whole town is still buzzing about<a href="https://nollywoodgazette.com/latest-news/the-rising-influence-of-women-behind-the-camera-in-nollywood"> Behind the Scenes</a>. A couple of weeks ago, this cinematic blockbuster became the most-watched film on Netflix Nigeria within 24 hours of its release, and it’s not hard to see why. Its emotionally rich storytelling, paired with a stellar cast, makes it worthwhile. If you’ve already hopped on the bandwagon and thoroughly relished it, here are other Nollywood masterpieces on Netflix that deserve your attention.

The Herd (2025): An intense drama featuring Daniel <a href="https://nollywoodgazette.com/movies/the-herd-when-a-dream-becomes-a-nightmare">Etim Effiong</a> and Genoveva Umeh. It centres around a couple navigating a turbulent relationship against the backdrop of Nigeria’s ongoing insecurity crisis.

Farmer’s Bride (2025): Set in the 1980s, this drama tells the story of a young woman who was married off to a wealthy older farmer, only for forbidden desires to complicate everything.

Thinline (2025): A scandal-driven story about a pastor whose carefully curated reputation unravels after a blackmail scheme spirals into a murder investigation. It dives into themes of greed, lust, and the fine line between honour and disgrace.

A Lagos Love Story (2025): This romantic drama follows an event planner who unexpectedly falls for a famous musician while trying to save her family, love, and ambition...amidst Lagos chaos.

Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper (2022): Featuring Toyin Abraham, this drama explores deception and revenge. It centres around a flamboyant pastor whose double life collides with a carefully orchestrated plot against him.

Strained (2025):&nbsp;The story is about a girl who reconciles with her estranged mother during "Omugwo" (a Nigerian tradition of care) after having a baby and how they deal with generational differences in childcare.&nbsp;

All these <a href="https://nollywoodgazette.com/movies/must-watch-nollywood-comedy-movies-for-your-watchlist">Netflix movies</a> promise to keep us hooked and probably evoke some tears…just like BTS did. They announce that Nollywood is worthy of every one of her chart-topping movies and series on Netflix and other streaming platforms.

Loved Behind the Scenes? Discover must-watch Nollywood films on Netflix Nigeria. From intense dramas to romantic stories, you won’t want to miss.


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