Lisabi 2, The Waiter… 10 movies you can watch this weekend

Nollywood’s ‘Lisabi 2’ and ‘The Waiter’ are movies TheCable recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.

Lisabi 2

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Lateef Adedimeji, Deyemi Okanlawon, Odunlade Adekola

Synopsis: The sequel to the story of the eponymous Lisabi after his folklore victory for the Egbas over Oyo. The success breeds envy among Lisabi’s once-loyal generals.

The Waiter

Running time: 1hr 40mins

Starring: Ayo Makun, Buchi Franklyn, Deyemi Okanlawon

Synopsis: The film continues Akpos’ journey as he gets a job as a waiter in a hotel that plans to host a minister’s banquet in a few days.

Alakada: Bad and Boujee

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Bimbo Ademoye, Bimbo Akintola, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori,

Synopsis: A young girl with a poor financial background and an inferiority complex makes up stories and lies about social status to fit in with the crowd.

Mufasa

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Aaron Pierre, Anika Noni Rose, Billy Eichner

Synopsis: Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Two Of A Kind

Running time: 2hrs 22mins

Starring: Rita Dominic, Sena -Fafali Ahiable, Sena Agbeko

Synopsis: A resort owner wincing from the pain of her heartbreak pledges to mitigate the love life of a young couple who are visitors at her facility.

Everybody Loves Jenifa

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Falz, Funke Akindele, Hilda Baci

Synopsis: Jenifa’s popularity fades when a shady new neighbour, Lobster, outshines her charity work. In Ghana, Jenifa and friends face a deadly drug baron after a bag of drugs is mistakenly left in their rental.

Thinline

Running time: 1hr 55mins

Starring: Uzor Arukwe, Yekini Ibrahim, Yvonne Jegede

Synopsis: A charismatic pastor known for his spirit-filled sermons and practical view on relationships and marriages, finds himself in the clutches of sin. A chance encounter with a desperate prostitute, Annie, leads to multiple guilt-ridden nights. Annie sees Raymond as her meal ticket and doesn’t let it go. She blackmails Raymond, threatening to expose his hypocrisy and shatter his ministry.

Moana 2

Running time: 1hr 40mins

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gerald Ramsey, Hualalai Chung

Synopsis: Moana, Maui, and a new band of seafaring crew embark on an expansive new voyage. A call from her ancestors sends Moana to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure, unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Wicked

Running time: 2hr 40mins

Starring: Ariana Grande, Bronwyn James, Cynthia Erivo

Synopsis: A misunderstood young woman with green skin and a popular girl become friends at a magical university. After encountering a wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Gladiator II

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Starring: Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, May Calamawy

Synopsis: After his home was conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.