- Old Nollywood films are particularly known for their depth in storytelling and acting
- Films like Rattlesnake and Living in Bondage, are ‘90s old Nollywood films that remain timeless
- TheRadar, as part of its throwback series, brings you 10 old Nostalgic old Nollywood films from the ‘90s era
Nollywood movies date as far back as the ‘90s, creating magic to keep us glued to our white and black or coloured screens.
It was more about the experiences Nollywood offered in filmmaking in those days, with stories rooted in deep African culture and traditions.
Not all our favourite actors may still be around, but one undeniable fact is the timeless cinematic memories they left us with.
Today, TheRadar takes you down memory lane to reminisce on unforgettable Nollywood titles that made the ‘90s. From their editing, to sound, acting, storylines and lighting, these iconic movies will forever be remembered.
10 unforgettable Nollywood titles of the ‘90s era
- Living in Bondage (1992)
Starring popular actors Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Bob Manuel Udokwu and Francis Agu, Living in Bondage directed by Chris Obi, revolves around the life of a man, who is willing to do anything it takes to elude poverty. This drives him into money rituals and he is forced to sacrifice his wife. He is cursed with a haunted life until he confesses. This movie gave us a ‘90s show with its moral lessons and representation of real life issues.
- Ti Oluwa Ni Ile (1993)
The popular Yoruba Nollywood film Ti Oluwa Ni Ile, released in the early 1990s, is a didactic story of a rich man from Lagos. He decided to go to a village to buy land to build a petrol station. In the process, he discovers an unusual secret about the land. The land in question belonged to a deity, and despite warnings from community members, he bought it and faced dire consequences. The movie starred Dele Odule, Yemi Shodimu, and Oyin Adejobi, among others.
- Glamour Girls (1994)
As the title implies, the movie, Glamour Girls, produced and written by Kenneth Nnabue, captured the lives of young women who desired the ‘soft life’ and glamorous lifestyle. They take the part of promiscuity and discard the dangers involved. It is a didactic film worth watching.
- Rattlesnake (1995)
Rattlesnake is a 1995 action movie written and directed by Amaka Igwe. It was her directorial foray into making a feature-length film. Starring Nkem Owoh, Francis Duru, Ernest Obi and Okechukwu Igwe, the film tells the story of Ahanna Okolo, who loses his father under suspicious circumstances as a child. He later ventures into a life of crime.
- Diamond Ring (1998)
Featuring legends like Richard Mofe Damijo, Liz Benson, Bimbo Akintola and Sola Sobowale, the classic Nollywood film, ‘Diamond Ring’ tells the story of a spoiled rich kid who joins a gang of thieves. They plotted and robbed a mortuary, looting the diamond ring of a buried woman. The woman began to haunt them. This has to be the best Horror or a classic Halloween movie. The jump scare felt so real. Tade Ogidan takes production credit for the unforgettable film.
- Karashika (1996)
- Owo Blow (1997)
- O Le ku (1997)
- Igodo (1999)
- Saworo Ide (1999)
Throwback Thursday: 10 nostalgic Nigerian TV series only millennials would remember
There are so many things to reminisce about Nigeria especially with the challenging times we are currently in which spurred TheRadar’s previous report.
TheRadar took a trip down memory lane to highlight some of the old and classic favourite Television series in Nigeria in the 90s and early 2000s.
