3 Nigerian movies to look forward to in cinemas this ‘Detty December’

Nollywood is gearing up for another busy Detty December season as some of Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers prepare to return to the big screen with new productions in December 2026.

From Mo Abudu’s long-awaited adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel to new releases from Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, the December cinema calendar already features several highly anticipated titles.

The festive period has become an important window for Nigerian filmmakers, with audiences looking for entertainment during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

However, not all the films generating excitement are confirmed cinema releases. Based on announcements available as of November 8, thr...