Anticipated October Releases: Unmissable Movies Coming Your Way

As October unfolds, Nollywood continues to deliver various films rich in Nigerian culture, storytelling, and artistry. This month, audiences can look forward to a mix of gripping dramas, romantic comedies, and thrilling tales that reflect contemporary issues while providing entertainment.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to some notable Nollywood titles this October.

Smart Money Woman

If you love movies that portray sisterhood, friendship and financial literacy, the TSMW is the series for you. The seven-episode series adaptation premiered on Netflix in September 2021 and will return for its second season, debuting on October 10, 2024. From writer, bestselling author & executive producer Arese Ugwu, The Smart Money Woman is a financial literacy comedy-drama following a group of stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Lagos, Nigeria, the mecca of culture in Nigeria. Directed by Wande Thomas & Bunmi Ajakaiye, the series features some of Nollywood’s great talents including Osas Ighodaro, Toni Tones, Ini Dima-Okojie, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Timini Egbuson, Eso Dike, Seun Ajayi, Tania Omotayo, Enyinna Nwigwe, Eku Edewor, Tobi Bakre, Bolanle Olukanni, Jesse Suntele, and Eby Eno.

Soft Love

From the producers of the multi-award-winning movie, Breath of Life comes Soft Love. The trailer gives us a glimpse into a cross-cultural romantic journey that explores love, identity, and the complexities of relationships. It premieres on October 25th, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Soft Love is a love story that explores how different cultures navigate the complexities of coming together.

The Men’s Club: Next-Gen

Premiering on Prime Video on October 30, 2024, The Men’s Club Season 5 titled New Gen returns with fresh faces and familiar faces with double drama. This new generation of friends navigates love, business, and betrayal.

““The Men’s Club 5 (New Gen) Trailer – Lanre, Louis Tayo and Aminu are back trying to navigate their love lives, (grown & sexy) introducing Kashope, Francis, Tokini and Obinna (young wild & free?)This season is double the drama! Coming to @primevideo,”” its official post stated. The series features incredible cast members including Efa Iwara, Baaj Adebule, Etim Affiong, Chuks Joseph, Paul Nnadiekwe, and Saga Adeolu.

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