Your weekend viewing list should include these shorts. We made the assumption that you could be busy this weekend, so we’ve selected a few short films that you can view and quickly move on with your day. Frequently disregarded are short films due to the frequent release of feature films and TV shows. It is immensely entertaining to watch, though, because of the distinct appeal of this condensed style of narrative.
The Nollywood short films on this list are sure to captivate, amuse, and motivate you if you’re searching for a fun thing to do this weekend.
1 Ijo
You’re going to be dumbfounded by this one. Have you ever felt like you wanted to end a relationship so horribly? We assumed that you could be somewhat busy right now.Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to end the relationship but were unable to? Ijo, nevertheless, might offer you some tips on how to go about it. In this Nigerian romantic comedy, written and directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay, a melancholy guy uses dance to find solace and healing following a breakup with his significant other. It stars Charles Etubiebi and Genoveva Umeh.
2. Captured
When their child is abducted inexplicably, a young, estranged couple faces the root of their damaged relationship. They have to face the darkest secrets they have. Essien (Timini) and Teniola Aladese as Onome. Teniola Aladese’s character Onome and Timini Egbuson’s character Essien battle to maintain the spark in their marriage—a marriage in which love has vanished. They contend with the kidnapping of their child while facing their own problems.
3. The Tale of Teju
Teju’s Tale, which debuted in 2021, is set in 1950s England. Teju moves from Lagos to London to get a nursing degree, but she has difficulties when her coworkers ask to see her tail. The movie highlights resiliency and opposes racial discrimination. The film, which was written and directed by Teniola Zara King, stars Susannah Harker, Ellis George, and Dorcas Shola Fapson.
4. The Mouthwatering Azeezah Sama
This short film, which was produced by Desmond Ebuwa Ekunwe and Fisayo Ojabodu, centers on the renowned Azeezah Sama.She is adored by the people, but her domineering partner severely mistreats her. He cuts short a crucial interview, forcing her to stage a charade to hide her predicament. The film, which is available on YouTube, features Nonso Ekemezie, Isoken Aruede, Bobby Ekpe, and Tomisin Osinubi and was directed by Tochi Onwubiko and Orobosa Ikponmwen.
5. Recesses
This heartbreaking short film presents a fresh perspective on sexual abuse, showing that boys and men may also become victims. For a long time, it has been stigmatized to think that boys are abused. Men are often perceived as predators, which has led to carelessness. Dices, written by Tomi Adesina and directed and produced by Sandra Tetteh, was made to bring attention to the psychological impact that sexual assault has on boys. In addition, to support and give them channels for self-expression. The movie stars Divine Mmoneke, Omobola Akinde, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Timi Charles Fadipe, and Daniel Etim Effiong.
