Love is in the air today, but it’s also Wednesday, which means you’ll be spending half of it at your 9-5 job. However, this shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the day with your special someone. So, here’s our Valentine’s gift to you: a list of movies perfect for a cozy Netflix and chill session with the bone of your bone and the flesh of your flesh.
Namaste Wahala
Namaste Wahala, meaning ‘Hello Trouble,’ is a romantic comedy movie from Nigeria released in 2020. It marks the directorial debut of Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, who also produced and wrote the film. Starring Ini Dima-Okojie( As Didi) and Ruslaan Mumtaz( As Raj), this love story revolves around a cross-cultural relationship between an Indian man and a Nigerian woman, showcasing their journey to overcome cultural differences and societal expectations. Despite the challenges the love birds encounter along the way, the film concludes with Didi and Raj’s wedding celebration in Nigeria, featuring a Bollywood-inspired theme, and attended by their families and supporters.
The Royal Hisbiscus Hotel
In this lively romantic comedy from Nollywood, a young woman with dreams of owning her own restaurant in London heads back to Lagos to help improve the menu at her family’s small hotel. However, she discovers that her parents have intentions of selling the hotel to a wealthy (and charmingly handsome) buyer, who she later falls in love with.
Still Falling
Starring Sharon Ooja and Daniel Etim-Effiong,Still Falling narrates a tale centered on love and forgiveness, exploring the dichotomy of emotions such as love and hate, faith and doubt, grace and courage, victories and remorse.
Big Love
The film narrates the tale of Adil (Timini Egbuson), a wealthy young man who encounters Adina (Bimbo Ademoye) at a training camp. Adil, trained as a lawyer but aspiring to venture into banking, defies his mother’s wishes and attends the bank’s training camp. There, he reconnects with Adina, his former classmate and secret crush, reigniting his feelings for her. Despite Adil’s crumbling past relationship, he aims to rebuild a friendship with Adina.
Their journey unfolds through passionate moments, collaborative projects, and growing closeness, yet Adina insists it’s merely a temporary escape from her reality. Unbeknownst to Adil, Adina carries a concealed secret: a three-year-old child. Adina, prioritizing her child’s well-being, manipulates her assignments to be posted to Ibadan, despite Adil’s desire for them to work together.
With doubts about their future, Adina worries about Adil’s mother’s disapproval of illegitimate children. However, Adil’s unwavering determination leads him to relocate from Abuja to Ibadan, where he uncovers Adina’s hidden truth. At the end, love prevailed.
Hey You!
Ideal for a romantic movie night, this film offers numerous valuable insights and suggestions for enhancing your romantic relationship. Anthill Studios offers Nollywood enthusiasts a unique experience with this intriguing and sensual drama. Abel, a young tech entrepreneur, battles a porn addiction and regularly engages with online sex workers through the website Fans Alone for gratification. However, his world takes a surprising twist when he discovers that his next-door neighbor, Bianca, whom he has developed feelings for, is his preferred sex worker on the erotic platform.
With a bottle of wine and soft lighting, these movies have all the love, intense emotions, and spice to set a romantic mood.
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