King of Boys, Lionheart make top 10 Nollywood movies in 2018

Sola Sobowale King of Boys by Kemi Adetiba

Kemi Adetiba’s blockbuster ‘King of Boys’ and Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut ‘Lion Heart’ have been listed among the top 10 Nollywood films for 2018 by Filming Africa.

African films scoring website, Filming Africa, compiled the list which it posted on Instagram on Sunday.

“We have always released our list of the best films of the year. In no particular order, below is our list for 2018,” Filming Africa wrote.

The list featured ‘God Calling’ directed by BB Sasore, ‘Black Rose’ by Okey Oku, ‘The Delivery Boy’ by Adewale Adejuyigbe, and ‘Kasala’ by Ema Edosio alongside Adetiba’s blockbuster ‘King of Boys’ and Nnaji’s ‘Lion Heart.’

‘Power of One’ directed by Izu Ojukwu, ‘Sylvia’ directed by Daniel Oriahi, ‘Chief Daddy’ by Niyi Akinmolanyan, and ‘Heaven on My Mind’ by Uche Jombo also made the list.

Filming Africa also released a list of top ten Nollywood actors in 2018.

They include Nkem Owoh, Lilian Echelon, Zainab Balogun, Jemima Osunde and Sola Sobowale.

Others are Emeka Nwabaroaocha, Genevieve Nnaji, Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwo, and Jammal Ibrahim.

The list of actors was released in no particular order.

It was applauded for its fine blend of veterans and new talents in most of the films released in the review year.