A movie is most times a reflection of what happens in real life. Most Nigerians are familiar with the dramas that play out at different corporate and non-corporate working places, from the sweet experiences to the not-so-sweet experience.
Nollywood filmmakers have saddled themselves with the responsibility of making films that tell the story of the possible experience of a workplace and how it relates to Nigerian society.
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For this weekend’s TFC Lists, here are five work-related Nollywood movies you should see this weekend.
1. Castle & Castle
Castle and Castle is a Nigerian series that premiered in 2018 and is streaming exclusively on Netflix.
A pair of high-powered, successful lawyers find themselves defending opposite interests of the justice system, causing a strain on their happy marriage.
The movie stars some A-list Nigerian actors like Richard Mofe-Damijo, Dakore Akande, Deyemi Okanlawon, Daniel Etim Effiong and many more.
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2. The Man For The Job
Written and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan is a story of a brilliant engineer who teams up with a young recruit to solve a software problem for an IT company. However, things take a turn for the worse when he’s accused of using the software to steal from the company.
‘Man For The Job’ was released on the 29th of April, 2022 and is now streaming on Prime Video.
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3. Who’s the boss
Who’s The Boss is a 2020 Nigerian film produced, written, and directed by Chinaza Onuzo (Naz Onuzo) on his directorial debut. The film stars Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele and Blossom Chukwujekwu in the lead roles.
A young, overworked ad executive with an overbearing boss starts her own side hustle and must invent an employer when her business begins to flourish.
Who’s the boss is streaming on Netflix.
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4. Lionheart
Lionheart is a 2018 Nigerian drama film produced by Chinny Onwugbenu and directed by Genevieve Nnaji. It stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, and Nkem Owoh. It was acquired by Netflix on 7 September 2018, making it the first Netflix original film produced in Nigeria.
The movie was Nnaji’s directorial debut as well as Peter Okoye’s and Chibuzor Azubuike’s (also known as Phyno) acting debut.
When Adaeze’s father falls ill, she decides to take charge of their family business. However, with the arrival of her eccentric uncle, chaos ensues.
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The 95 minutes drama is streaming on Netflix.
5. Mokalik
Eleven-year-old Ponmile’s life changes when he is sent to work as an apprentice at a mechanic workshop far from his home in the suburbs, and he must make a tough decision about his future.
Released in May, 2019, the Kunle Afolayan’s direction is a 1 hour, 40 minutes Comedy drama and is currently showing on Netflix.