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Watch: What’s Trending in Nollywood & Beyond (May 9, 2025)
From a viral Lagos crime epic to a global‐style cartoon, a teaser stirring up “King of Boys” fans, a sci-fi Netflix newcomer, and a surprise rewatch spike—here are five screen stories lighting up Nigeria today.
1. “Gangs of Lagos” Trailer Smashes 2 Million Views
Prime Video Naija’s YouTube channel released the full Gangs of Lagos trailer on April 30, and it’s already surpassed 2 million views in under 48 hours, praised for its raw look at Isale Eko street politics and standout performances by Rahama Sadau and Bimbo Ademoye.
Behind-the-scenes still from fan account @naijacinema_official has over 7,000 likes, with comments calling it “Lagos at its most thrilling”.
2. “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” First Look on X
Cartoon Network’s upcoming animated series Iyanu blends Yoruba mythology with superhero action—X post teases heroine’s quest to save her people from an ancient threat, highlighting authentic Nigerian culture on a global stage.
Parents.com calls it “a heartfelt tribute to Nigerian heritage,” with fans on X using #IyanuCN to share fan art celebrating its all-African cast and Yemi Alade’s soundtrack【:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}】.
3. “King of Boys 2” Teaser Ignites Fan Frenzy
EN and Netflix dropped the first teaser for King of Boys 2 on April 28—Instagram reel shows Eniola Salami’s fierce return and has sparked 150,000 views and 2,500+ comments cheering her ruthless queenpin arc.
Entertainment site WhatKeptMeUp reports the sequel aims to “outdo the original’s box-office record” when it hits cinemas and Netflix this summer【:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}】.
4. Netflix’s Exterritorial Debuts at #1
FlixPatrol ranks Nigerian sci-fi thriller Exterritorial at #1 on Netflix Nigeria’s Top 10 chart for May 8, marking the first time a homegrown sci-fi film claims the spot【:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}】.
Cinematic fans are sharing poster art with hashtags like #Exterritorial, praising its futuristic Lagos setting and thought-provoking premise.
5. “Blood Sisters” Anniversary Rewatch Surge
Three years after its 2022 debut, Netflix Nigeria’s Blood Sisters climbed to #7 on local streaming charts this week—NetflixNaija’s X video post revisiting the fiery premiere has reignited buzz and nostalgia.
Fans on X under #BloodSistersAnniversary are calling for a season 2, celebrating its layered storytelling and standout performances by Ini Dima-Okojie and Nancy Isima.
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