Five Nollywood movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

It is that time of the year when we celebrate romance and love. Binging on movies, particularly romantic ones, is always a great idea on Valentine’s Day regardless of your relationship status.

As you celebrate love this Valentine’s Day, here are romantic Nollywood movies you should watch.

• Love In A Pandemic

Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Starring: Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ronke Odusanya, and Teniola Aladese.

Synopsis: This movie which tells the story of love premiered on February 10 — just in time for Valentine’s Day. It captures the love tale of Bolanle and Alex which happens amid one of the most unforgettable periods in human history, the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Before Valentine

Running time: 1hr 51mins

Starring: Teddy A, Ngozi Nwosu, Yvonne Jegede

Synopsis: Four hairdressers in a Lagos salon face wild relationship dramas with their families and friends while preparing for the most romantic day of the year.

• A Sunday Affairs

Running Time: 1 hr 36mins

Starring: Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Alexx Ekubo, and Hilda Dokubo

Synopsis: The movie follows the tale of love, friendship, and sacrifice. Lifelong best friends Uche and Toyin fall for the same complicated man, which tests their loyalty to each other as they face a heartbreaking revelation.

• To Freedom

Running time: 1hr 40mins

Starring: Osas Ighodaro, Daniel Effiong, Beverly Osu

Synopsis: A married couple appears to be at the peak of their love after five years until the disappearance of the wife one rainy night which led to the husband being admitted into a mental asylum.

• Disconnect: The Wedding Planner

Running Time: 1 hr 47 mins

Starring: Meg Otanwa, Catherine Kamau, Pascal Tokodi and Brenda Wairimu

Synopsis: After falling victim to a scam, a desperate man races the clock as he attempts to plan a luxurious destination wedding for an important investor.