Nollywood YouTube is having another busy weekend, with several new films pulling hundreds of thousands of views within days of their release.
From Yoruba suspense to romantic dramas and family stories, this week’s selection features five films that have attracted significant attention from viewers across the Nigerian YouTube space.
Here are the five Nollywood films worth watching this weekend.
1. Onte Chapter 3: The Nemesis
The latest instalment of the Onte series is one of the biggest new Nollywood YouTube releases of the weekend.
Released on September 4, Onte Chapter 3: The Nemesis continues the mystery surrounding No. 13 Ire Akari Street, where tenants find themselves trapped under the control of a ruthless landlady.
The Yoruba drama stars Anike Ami Olaniyi and Abeni Agbon and continues the suspense-filled storyline established in the previous chapters.
The film has emerged as one of the fastest-growing new Nollywood uploads of the week, with FilmFlux listing it among the platform’s strongest viral debuts. YouTube trend trackers have also placed it among the leading Nigerian film uploads.
2. Triangle of Love
Omoni Oboli TV released Triangle of Love on September 4, and the romantic drama quickly became one of the weekend’s biggest new films.
The movie follows Ada, whose plans for marriage collapse when her groom mysteriously disappears on their wedding day. As she deals with the heartbreak, an unexpected person becomes a source of comfort, creating a complicated emotional situation.
The film stars Michael Dappa, Eso Dike, Ruby Okezie and Perpetual Ukadike, with Mo Fakorede directing.
Within roughly two days of its release, Triangle of Love had reached around 900,000 views according to FilmFlux, putting it among the strongest new YouTube releases of the weekend.
3. Colors of Trouble
Mercy Johnson-Okojie is back on YouTube with Colors of Trouble, another new Nollywood drama that has moved quickly since its September 4 release.
The film stars Mercy Johnson-Okojie and Ekene Umenwa, with a story built around emotional and romantic complications.
The movie has been particularly strong in its early performance. FilmFlux recorded about one million views within the first few days and placed the film among its top-performing new uploads of the week.
With two established Nollywood names leading the cast, Colors of Trouble is an easy choice for viewers looking for an emotional weekend drama.
4. Until He Is Mine
Until He Is Mine is another September 4 release that has quickly found an audience on YouTube.
The romantic drama stars Victory Mike, Omeche Oko and Jennifer Obodo and centres on love, trust and the complications that can arise when relationships are tested.
The film has already crossed hundreds of thousands of views in its first days online, with current tracking showing it among the notable new Nigerian movie releases attracting attention this weekend.
The response has also been visible around the cast, with Chizzy Alichi promoting the film to her audience and viewers discussing its storyline online.
5. Iya Omo
For viewers looking for a Yoruba film this weekend, Iya Omo is one of the titles generating considerable attention.
Released on September 3 by The Damilola Oni TV, the film stars Damilola Oni, Lanre Adediwura and Adekunle Akanbi.
Its central premise revolves around a mother and child facing an impossible choice, with the story exploring love, family and the painful consequences of decisions that can change relationships.
The movie has recorded hundreds of thousands of views since its release and has appeared among the leading Nigerian film uploads being tracked this weekend.
