The month of February is regarded as the month of love. The reason behind this is not far-fetched since couples and people in love annually celebrate each with gifts and dates on February 14 — Valentine’s Day.
Nollywood filmmakers have saddled themselves with the responsibility of making movies for each notable celebration in Nigeria, and they have done the same with Valentine’s Day.
For this week’s TFC Lists, here are 5 love movies to watch this Valentine’s Day.
1. Before Valentine’s
While preparing for the most romantic day of the year, four hairdressers at a Lagos salon face wild dramas in their love lives and their families.
Before Valentine’s is a Michelle Bello’s directorial starring Baaj Adebule, Temidayo Adenibuyan, Venita Akpofure, Clinton Chekwube, Shawn Faqua, Yvonne Jegede, Inem King, Uche Montana, Ngozi Nwosu, Bolaji Ogunmola, Meg Otanwa and others.
The movie is currently streaming on Netflix.
2. Love In A Pandemic
Love In A Pandemic, directed by Akay Mason captures a love story which happens amidst one of the most unforgettable moments in human history, the Covid 19 Pandemic. It follows the story of Bolanle who meets Alex, the man of her dreams but how does their new flame survive the uncertain world of a pandemic.
The film is a perfect fit for this Valentine’s Day. It stars Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon and Teniola Aladese.
3. Fine Wine
Fine Wine is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Seyi Babatope and written by Temitope Akinbode and Diche Enunwa. The film stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ego Nwosu, Zainab Balogun, Nse Ikpe-Etim in the lead roles.
After falling for a woman much younger than him, a wealthy, lonely man must confront the social stigma around age gap romances. Fine Wine can be streamed on Netflix.
4. Dinner At My Place
Ready to pop the question to his girlfriend, a young man finds his plans for a romantic dinner interrupted when his over dramatic ex shows up uninvited.
Dinner at My Place is a 2022 Nigerian romantic comedy drama written and directed by Kevin Apaa. The film stars Timini Egbuson, Bisola Aiyeola, Sophie Alakija in the lead roles and is currently streaming on Netflix.
5. Isoken
Isoken is a 2017 romantic comedy film written and directed by Jadesola Osiberu in her directorial debut. The film stars Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, and Marc Rhys.
A woman’s family worry about her because even though she appears to have the perfect life, she remains unmarried. Isoken is currently showing on Netflix and it’s a perfect watch for this Valentine’s Day.