You just lost someone very dear to you? Or someone you hold on to left you? I can understand you, whichever is the case, I have been there before and I totally know how it feels to be grieving right now. That is why I thought to write this post, ways to heal from grief. I assure you will learn something from this post, so make sure you read from the beginning to the end.
Grief is a stage of life none of us pray we should experience but it comes. At some point of our lives, we may loss people we hold so dear to us and at that time, everything seems to be irritating, life seems unbearable and all strength seems drained out of our lives.
Grief is that emptiness feeling we have when we lose someone so dear to us maybe to death or probably a departure. I actually thought grief is only applicable to people who lost their families not until recently that I saw a man whose wife divorced him. He seems so out of his body, his soul isn’t in accordance with his spirit anymore and I can read it from his behaviors that he’s suffering from grief.
A position of grief is a place we shouldn’t stay for so long because it can shatter our whole world.
Here are tips that can help us Heal from grief:
1. Celebrate your past memories with them
It’s good to celebrate the good memories of those who aren’t with us again. We should celebrate the life well spent, the impact they have made in our lives and how they would have encouraged us to move on if they are alive. We should celebrate that elaborate wedding we did, that nice honeymoon we had together, all the trips with the kids and every other good thing we had together.
This isn’t the time to lament on what we didn’t have time to do with them, this should be a time to remember the things we were able to do with them.
2. Do whatever you feel like doing
Avoiding grief doesn’t help it. You expressing how you feel is the best way to express grief. It’s better letting all the anger out.
If you feel like crying, you can
If you feel like shouting, you should
If you feel like screaming, you should
This will help you get rid of the pain in your heart.
3. Take care of yourself
It’s good to take care of ourselves while in grief. Grief shouldn’t stop you from eating, dressing nice and doing your daily routine.
How can we do this?
Have the consciousness that if this person that I’m grieving shows up right now, will they be happy to see me the way I am right now? If your answer to that question is no, then you should do something about that.
Grief can make you feel completely out of control, which is an unnerving feeling and can bring a great deal of discomfort. The unpredictability of the grieving process is normal. You may find that you are crying at unexpected times. Strong feelings can emerge, seemingly from nowhere, and can hijack any given moment during periods of grief.
It may be that during your grief process, you find yourself surrendering to the tides of emotion as they come and go. It may seem as though you are at the mercy of these strong feelings, and that is completely normal. The more you try to avoid feelings and maintain control, the more difficult it will be to recover from grief.
Remember, no one should expect you to be “over” it, or to “snap out” of grief. There is no specific time frame for grief, and it is individual and unique to the person experiencing it. Your feelings may be unpredictable, and that is to be expected at a time of great loss.
5. Reach out to people experiencing the same
It’s good to reach out to people that are experiencing the same thing at that point in time. Their words may serve as motivation for you as you will find out that your level of losses is still small compare to some.
Final Thoughts on How to heal from grief
In conclusion, don’t succumb to grief because it can tear your world apart. Live right and hope for the best. Remember, everything on the planet earth, happens for a reason.
Everyone is likely trying to be a leader in their various aspect of life one day. This is a good thing to hope for but this will only be a dream if some things are not put in place.
Leaders are those who are charged with the sole responsibility of guiding other people who are known as followers towards a particular goal and also to create more leaders.
Like a popular quote that says “Leaders are not born but made“. This shows that everyone can be a leader if they only want to be.
It’s a thing of self development and constant improvement. I’m happy to have you here as this post will be highlighting the 5 important leadership skills that everyone who is aspiring to be a leader will have to develop in order to excel.
With this trait, so many leaders have been made and some are still climbing the ladder to the top. You can join the leagues of leaders but your first step should be from these following skills:
1. Communication
If I’m asked what’s the most important skill a man needs to attain great height in life, I’ll gladly say communication skills.
This skill happens to be the most important because without communication, I don’t think there can be any other thing.
Communication can be verbal or non verbal but I’ll recommend that both of them should be learnt. We are in the world where every form of freedom will need to be fought for by word which may be spoken or written. This is one of the reasons why communication is important.
2. Time management
This is another skill that all leaders must possess, not only for our sake but for the sake of our followers. As a leader, you’re expected to lead people towards a particular goal and the goal is to be achieved within a short or long period of time.
Knowing how to manage time is a very important skill a leader must learn because it will help in execution of plans for your team and also increase your efficiency.
All you do as a leader is not for you and it’s also for you.
3. Resource management
This is quite a skill that leader should learn. It’s so important that it can make or mar your career as a leader.
It’s good to know how and when to channel resources. This will help you build a great reputation for yourself because even if you don’t embezzle any funds and you don’t know how to manage resources, you may be labeled as a looter.
4. Patience
To be a successful leader, you must be patient. This skill can never be overemphasize because it’s important.
It’s true that you’re a leader but I want you to understand that you’re also a follower because you will have to pick from suggestions given by your followers.
Most of the time, insults may come in as a result of action which may not completely be your action because you followed their advice but you will have to understand them.
Patience is quite underrated in this our world, that’s why we have a leader who will get angry at the slightest provocation which shouldn’t be so.
There’s a great difference between foresight and dreams. Dreams is what pushes you to do something, make a difference, build an empire, have a business but foresight is the ability to calculate the risk attached to a particular project.
A leader must be able to calculate the risk attached to every project they have at hand. This will give them the chance to prepare adequate measure to counter the risk when triggered.
Conclusion
Leaders are once followers and followers will also become a leader one day. Every one of us should put this skills in place while we need them less because we may not have the chance to build them in a hurry when needed.
As an employer or an employee, it’s quite crucial to have the feeling of been valued. Working for a course is something that can be energy consuming most times and when I say energy consuming, I mean can really leave you no choice than going extra miles to make sure some things work.
There are several reasons people can earn your gratitude at work and it’s always good to give it when it’s expected. The following are some things people at your place of work can do to earn your gratitude.
1. Helped you cover up some of your mistakes.
2. Contribute to the growth of the company by going extra miles.
3. Being faithful especially when it comes to money.
4. When your employees secure for the company a great tangible deal.
Those are few that we can mention because there is always more to be grateful for as an employee or employer.
However, it’s quite good to know how to express mindfulness and gratitude at work as an employer because you can’t really know what the outcome may be. To some people, you applauding or been grateful to some may not sit well with them so it’s advisable to know how to express mindfulness and gratitude at work.
The following are ways you can approach when trying to express mindfulness and gratitude at work.
1. Give a collective thanks
As an employer, it’s good to avoid anything that can bring in confusion or cause division between your coworker and this can happen if you only applaud just some particular set of people without noticing the others.
Start your workday or meetings by sharing what you are thankful for with your coworkers and have them do likewise. This simple act of public thanksgiving can provide some great benefits. Furthermore, this type of group sharing is likely to build stronger personal bonds among associates and improve the workplace culture.
Some of them may not actually have done something that much but to increase their moral, you should applaud every one of them.
2. Give a personal thanks
This is a twin to the first point. By giving a collective thanks, you may have wronged some people who thought they need to be applauded specially because of the extra things they have done to ensure the growth of the company.
This may actually be true because we will surely have people that plays the lead role in our offices.
However, you should share a personal thank you with your most reliable performers in private conversation. Show your appreciation for someone through a nice handwritten letter or card. (While emails can serve this purpose too, letters and cards are usually viewed as more personal and heartfelt, so they are more likely to be seen as meaningful by the recipients.)
You can also consider buying your coworker a small gift as a token of appreciation for a job well done.
But, to avoid misunderstanding, you should try and be specific of the exact reason why you are appreciating such person of that particular team so your kind gesture won’t be misinterpreted.
3. Recognize those that doesn’t want to be recognized
We all have this type of people who love doing underground works. They prefer providing ideas and letting someone else execute the idea because they are not ready to face the spotlight that will shine on them.
But it is good to let them know they won’t have to hide forever by recognizing their great role played and commending them accordingly.
The reason for their hiding may actually be because they haven’t felt the sense of been appreciated but I can assure you that if they experience that just once, they will love to come out of their shells.
4. Give them all a nice treat
This is another way to appreciate your coworkers in a very modest way. Giving them a time off their job and driving them all to a restaurant for lunch isn’t a bad thing to do as a team leader or a boss.
Most of your team members and employee are so engulfed in your work that they can’t even remember the last time they had lunch.
You can reward their hard work with a nice treat and I’m sure this will be celebrated.
These 100 best Nigeria movies will definitely brighten your mood. Some will make you cry, laugh, smile and some will make you either happy or sad. Just be sure to buy yourself Pop corns and Drinks and invite friend or friends over to make it more fun (that is if you love watching movies with company).
Let’s delve into the 100 Best Nigeria Movies To Watch On Netflix:
FATE OF ALAKADA: THE PARTY PLANNER
If you are a fan of Broda Shaggi and Toyin Abraham well this movie is definitely for you. This is an interesting movie that talks about life and all the happenings in our present society “The fake it rich”. You will surely laugh from the beginning to the end of the movie. I actually watched the movie when I wasn’t feeling too happy and it really brighten my mood.
2. THE SET UP
This is a crime drama suspense movie directed by Niyi Akinmolayan in 2019. It’s about a lady who became a criminal for survival. You will enjoy the suspense, actions and drama in this movie.
3. SHE IS
Ever had or heard of family pressure? This movies tells the story of a young successful Christian woman who wouldn’t settle for less while being pressured by her family and friends to get married.
4. THIS LADY CALLED LIFE
A romance movie about a young single mother whose own mother detested so much but she stayed focused to achieve her dream of becoming an elite chef. A movie written by Toluwani Obayan, and directed by Kayode Kasum in 2020.
5. LIGHT IN THE DARK
A Nigeria drama/ thriller movie produced in 2019. It’s a movie about Emeka and Jumoke trying to have male child even though they already had a daughter, just to please Emeka’s family. When Jumoke was raped by the gang leader that attacked them one night, their relationship started having serious problems and it became tougher when series of event started unfolding.
6. GOD CALLING
With the tragedy that befell her and the Pastor’s warning to her and finally God calling her in modern technology gave rise to her journey of faith. This is a must watch movie for both Christians and non- Christians.
7. THE FIRST LADY
The First Lady is a Nigerian movie produced and directed by Omoni Oboli in 2015. It’s a movie about a prostitute’s journey to normalcy. Featuring Alex Ekubo, Yvonne Jegede, Chinedu Ikedieze and Joseph Benjamin.
8. THE GHOST AND THE TOUT
When a ghost meets a Tout to help him communicate to the people he left behind, they ended up solving a murder mystery. From living in the ghetto, Isila (Toyin Abraham) life took a very interesting turn.
9. BLACK ROSE
When a struggling family thought they have found their messiah, they were shocked to discover secrets that would have caused their daughter’s life. A movie directed by Okechukwu Oku in 2018.
10. OLOTURE
An undercover journalist went to investigate human trafficking but ended up in a serious problem. A Nigerian crime drama movie directed by Kenneth Gyang from a screenplay by Yinka Ogun and Craig Freimond.
11. WIVES ON STRIKE
Wives on strike is a movie that handled early marriage, following the #childnotbride# conversation. The troubles women face in the society and in their marriages. It portrayed the power women can have in our society.
It was produced and directed by Omoni Oboli in 2016. Starring Uche Jumbo, Kenneth Okonkwo, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuma McDermott, Kalu Ikeagwu and Sola Sobowale.
13. YOUR EXCELLENCY
A Nigerian political comedy film written and directed by Funke Akindele in 2019.
14. ANCHOR BABY
A movie about a couple who wanted green card so much that they lost something very valuable in the process. A lesson filled movie.
15. MOMS AT WAR
Two mums fighting for whose child is the best, ended up saving the school. An interesting and funny movie to watch now.
16. LION HEART
Lion heart 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. A movie about a lady trying to keep up the legacy and the company of her father.
17. THE WEDDING PARTY
Who haven’t watched this lovely, interesting and funny inter-tribal marriage movie? That star Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Richard Mofe Damijo, Sola Sobowale.. It became the highest grossing Nigerian film in 2016, directed by Kemi Adetiba. With it’s sequel The wedding party 2 in 2017.
18. MERRY MEN: THE REAL YORUBA DEMON
Four rich men who steals from the politicians and the rich to give to the poor.
19. POTATO POTAHTO
A Ghanaian and Nigerian movie produced in 2017 about two divorced couples who were forced to live together.
20. BANANA ISLAND GHOST (BIG)
Looking for a comedy movie to watch? This is the one for you. After an accident a man begs to stay three more days on earth to find his soul mate.
21. FIFTY
A 2015 movie about four women who were juggling career and family with other issues. The sequel, which is ‘Fifty the series’ is super interesting and suspense filled. I bet you wouldn’t want to miss watching this movie.
22. SLOW COUNTRY
A movie about prostitution and drug trafficking and fight for liberation.
23. GBOMO GBOMO EXPRESS
This for me is a very tricky movie. You won’t be able to predict this movie. It is a very interesting kidnapping movie to watch.
24. ELEVATOR BABY
After helping a woman deliver in an elevator, a young man became a changed person.
25. LIVING IN BONDAGE: BREAKING FREE
Living in bondage II is a sequel of the 1992 living in bondage movie. 25 years after the event from the original movie, the secret cult tried recruiting the son of their former member who has changed to become a man of God.
26. WHO’S THE BOSS
An employee who wasn’t appreciated decided to become her own boss.
27. ZERO HOUR
From being rich to being poor just so he will learn from the ghetto.
28. CITATION
A student who stood up against the corrupt act of her lecturer.
29. CATCH-ER
Catch-er is about unraveling a murder case of an ambitious career woman.
30. MAMA DRAMA
A movie of intertribal marriage with late pregnancy problem.
31. COMING FROM INSANITY
After being trafficked into Nigeria at the age of 12 with a genius-level intelligence. He grew to do things that shocked everyone.
32. DEAR AFFY
A romantic comedy movie of a lady who embarks on a challenging mission in search of the father of her unborn baby.
33. HIRE A WOMAN
From faking a girlfriend to finding true love.
34. NAMESTE WAHALA
This is the first Indian Nigerian (Bollywood and Nollywood) cross-cultural romantic comedy movie. About the problems the couples faced in wanting to be together.
35. CELEBRITY MARRIAGE
This movie threw a little light to how some celebrity marriages are like.
36. THE EVE
Funsho is going to wed his long-lasting crush when an unexpected female guest appears at his unhitched male party. Incapable to deny the science that they shared, Funsho must make a tough choice. Who will he pick?
37. KING OF BOYS
An interesting and captivating 2018 movie about a powerful businesswoman whose political ambition caused her everything. You will love this movie and its sequel King of boys: the return of the king produced in 2021.
38. ISOKEN
Isoken is a romantic drama film produced in 2017, that explores cultural expectation, racial stereotypes, and the bonds that unite families in touching, dramatic, and comedic ways.
39. SEVEN AND A HALF DATE
Worried that her eldest daughter isn’t married, a father sets her up on a 10 dates of which she found love.
40. THREE THIEVES
A very interesting and hilarious movie about three friends. This movie is very good if you are looking for a comedy movie to put a smile or laughter on your face.
41. AYAMMA
This is a 2016 magical cultural movie. It is clouded with music, dance and comedy. It explores the culture of the ibibio people of Nigeria.
42. BEING MRS ELLIOT
After an accident, a man must try to identify who his real wife is.
43. OKAFOR’S LAW
Have you ever heard of Okafor’s Law? Well Okafor’s law states that once a man has had a woman, he can have her again at any time. A man who is a strong believer of that law, placed a bet to sleep with all his past girlfriends within a limited time. Watch this interesting movie to know if he succeeded.
44. HAKKUNDE
Sent to a rural area, a man strategized a means of making money through agriculture.
45. THE CEO
A Very suspense filled movie. About different African country representatives who wants the same position in a company.
46. THE VISIT
On a visit to the next door neighbor, couples secrets were unveiled.
47. IYORE
A love story about a school teacher and a crown prince who are forbidden to marry each other.
48. THE ROYAL HIBISCUS HOTEL
A chef who returned from London with the intention of changing her family’s hotel menu and restoring the place was met with a different story about the hotel.
49. NEW MONEY
This is a comedy drama movie that was directed by Tope Oshin in 2018. An interesting movie you will love to watch.
50. COLD FEET
A 2020 movie about a man and a woman who traveled on a surprise trip to a resort to celebrate their fifth anniversary but was met with a disaster that could either break or keep their marriage.
51. ROAD TO YESTERDAY
A story by Genevieve Nnaji about a struggling couple who try to save their marriage by reconnecting on a road trip.
52. THE BLING LAGOSIANS
The bling lagosians is a Nigerian movie that talks about a well-known family called Halloways as they plan the 51st birthday party of the mother while they are all struggling with their private lives battle.
53. IN MY COUNTRY
In my country is an epic movies where a mother who lost her fiancée even before they got married was fighting for the life of her daughter and was pushed to seek help from the so called wrong hands who later killed her fiancée’s father unknowingly.
54. THE FIGURINE
The figurine is a very sensitive movie that tells the story of two government corpers who found a figurine and decides to keep it without knowing it has a power to give unto it’s owner seven years of good luck but after that, another seven years of bad luck.
55. COUPLE OF DAYS
Couple of days is a story that was shot in Ibadan. The story line explained the secret circle that has been kept by three different marriages. This won’t have been known if they didn’t decide to go do a getaway holiday at their friend’s place in Ibadan.
56. PHONE SWAP
Phone swap is quite a funny movie that narrates how two opposite in character people have to help themselves because they mistakenly swap phone in the airport.
57. KASANOVA
Kasanova narrates the story of a widower who after his wife’s death threw himself into the act of chasing everything in shirt however, everything changed when he met his son music teacher who is a widow also.
58. MY WIFE & I
My wife and I is a 2017 movie that narrates the story of a wealthy but unhappy family about to get divorced. However they both decides to give it their last try by visiting a famous pastor but the case turned to what they never expect as they woke up the next morning in each other’s body.
59. NIMBE
The movie Nimbe has a lot of lessons especially for teenagers. The movie narrates the live of a teenager that was pushed into joining a gang because he was bullied. However, he regretted his actions as he becomes a cast in organized crimes and drug abuse.
60. OCTOBER 1
October 1 is a Nigerian local setting movie that narrates the story of a prince who turned to a killer because he was molested by a priest. A police detective was sent to investigate the matter which was resolved on the Nigeria Independence Day.
61. LARA & THE BEAT
Lara and the beat is a story of the Giwa sisters who have to savage their dead parent’s media empire due to some financial scandal.
62. WHEN LOVE HAPPENS
When love happens is a story of a wedding planner who isn’t lucky to get a guy and feels the clock is ticking so fast. She launched into online dating which eventually got her what she wants, love.
63. LOVE IS WAR
When two married couples who loves themselves deeply are contesting for the same position in government. Will their marriage survive?
64. SEVEN
Seven is an action Nigerian movie that is very interesting. It’s about a man who after the passing of his father had to survive seven days in the ghetto to be able to get all his father willed to him.
65. IN LINE
In line is a 2017 Nigerian movie that narrates the story of a released murderer who reunited with his wife without knowing the wife has been planning revenge against him for the emotional and physical abuse he inflicted on her.
66. CLASH
Clash is a movie that was shot at the back of a police fan. The story explain the meeting of Pro-and anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators brought together in the back of a police van. People with different backgrounds and believes. What happens next? Find out
67. MEET THE IN-LAWS
The story depicts the life of a Yoruba man who proposed to his Igbo girlfriend, but when the news eventually reaches their parents, their reactions aren’t exactly what they expected due to tribal prejudice.
68. IT’S A CRAZY WORLD
The series is inspired by how people make up their lives to seem perfect and the raging competition that sets social media on fire. The storyline is about a family of a wealthy business man who has 3 wives that are constantly fighting to win the favorite wife seat using the social media as tools.
69. 2 WEEKS IN LAGOS
The film revolves around Ejikeme, an investment banker who comes home from the United States with Lola’s brother Charlie to invest in Nigerian businesses, but later make an affair with Lola.
70. FINDING HUBBY
Finding hubby is a story of three friends who took love for granted when it’s available later to find it when it’s scarce. Unfortunately, oyin ended up marrying a gay while just one of them was happily married to someone oyin would have married.
71. DAY OF DESTINY
Day of destiny is an Interesting movie that narrates the story of two teenagers.
With their family facing financial woes, the two teenage brothers seize a magical opportunity to reverse their bad fortunes by travelling 20 years back in time.
72. RATTLE SNAKE: THE AHANNA STORY
Ahanna is a frustrated graduate who later found out that his father was killed by his uncle who is having a love affair with his mother. This led him to gathering a gang of skilled criminals and they carried out a lot of smart heist. However, they later got themselves an opponent that is worthy.
73. 76
76 is a Nigerian movie that explain some historical events. A soldier who just fell in love with a smart young lady was accused of coup sabotaged and assassination of General Muritala Muhammad. The young lady had no other choice than to find a way to save her love in which she did.
Kambili is a young spoilt brat who is determined to marry before she turns 30. This reason pushed her so much that she begged for love from a guy who left her when she needed him most only to come back after she’s well established through the help of her step dad and a friend.
75. VOICELESS
Voiceless is a movie of a veteran soldier with a very rough upbringing but later meet Christ.
However, he was faced with another challenges that risks his marriage and new ministry job when he opposed a neighborhood abortion clinic that has moved in across the street from his building.
76. LAST REQUEST
Last request is a story of a young priest with a father who is diagnosed of critical health condition. To appease his terminally ill father, he must accept the request of his father to marry and have a child.
77. A MAN FOR THE WEEKEND
A man for the weekend narrates the story of a young successful woman who is so driven by her career that she has no time for anything else, much to the chagrin of her mother who wants to see her settle down. To avoid the embarrassment of attending a family feast without a fiancée, she begged one of her friend at work to act as her boyfriend.
78. SMALL CHOPS
The movies narrates the story between
Nikita, an afro dancer at a bar who caught the attention of Casper, an uptight business mogul. Casper pays for a weekend of private entertainment however, things don’t go as planned.
79. ONE LAGOS NIGHT
One Lagos Night is a 2021 Nigerian crime comedy film set in Lagos. It’s explain the life of an unemployed graduate who decides to burgle the house of a rich woman just to get resources only to find himself facing the real thieves.
80. DERANGED
An interesting movie about a student who became obsessive with her teacher and they began an illicit affair that endangered everyone involved in their life.
81. SANITATION DAY
Sanitation day is a movie that shows two cops trying to solve a murder case but has to go through some people living in a private complex.
82. STRAIN
Strain sends a much-needed message of hope to those living with sickle cell disease. It narrates the story of a man whose son was diagnosed of sickle cell disease. He fought to save his son’s life and also they rediscovered the lost love in their family.
83. TANGO WITH ME
Tango with me is an epic movie that talks about the Newlyweds Lola and Uzo who are trying to discovery and heal themselves while dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event on their wedding night. The wife was raped on their wedding night.
84. QUAM’S MONEY
Quams money is a movie acted by Falz. He acted as a gate man but luckily got rich and wealthy, however by the end of the movie, he returned back to his security job as he lost all his fortunes.
85. LOST IN LONDON
Lost in London is the hilarious tale of Okon and Bona, young students who get selected for an exchange program in London. They attempt to earn some pounds before returning to Nigeria and experience culture shock and all sorts of trouble. But Okon and Bona are made of sterner stuff and every step of the way prove that the Nigerian spirit cannot be broken.
86. OSUOFIA IN LONDON
Osuofia (Nkem Owoh), a local villager from Nigeria, travels to London, England to receive his share of an inheritance left for him by a deceased relative. Cultural misunderstandings result in a comedy of errors.
87. A WAY BACK HOME
After receiving a terminal diagnosis, a man fakes an accident to spare his family’s grief and must deal with the fallout of his deception.
88. THERAPY
The Cameroonian movie focus on a dysfunctional couple, in making efforts to end their marital issues, they seek the services of an unconventional therapist.
89. KASALA
Kalasa is a Nigerian comedy drama movie produce in 2018, the movie revolves around a young man who is an extrovert, along with his friends crashed his uncle’s vehicle and just have only 5hours to fix the vehicle before his uncle arrival.
90. BROTHER JEKWU
Being desperate to be successful, a young village hustler follows his cousin from Nigeria to Kenya, he found himself involve in a shady business affairs of a notorious overlord.
91. UP NORTH
The 2018 Nigerian movie centers on a spoilt young heir of a wealthy family who unwillingly, went for National service in the Northern part of Nigeria. Through several ordeals and memories, the young heir find peace with himself.
92. CONFUSION NA WA
Extortion, infidelity, drugs , mistaken identity and corruption. For these two hustlers, it’s all in a day’s work. Will they survive?
93. OMO GHETTO: THE SAGA
It follow up to Omo Ghetto produced in 2010 which centers on the contrasting lifestyle of a twin. One is educated while the other known as “Lefty” is the Queen of the Askamaya Bee in the Ghetto
94. SHADOW PARTIES
Shadow Parties is about a communal clash in which Aremu (Ken Erics) from Aje, a town that neighbours Iludun, where his wife, Arike (Toyin Aimakhu) was born, well known for fratricidal wars, which had claimed the lives of Arike’s parents.
95. NNEKA: THE PRETTY SERPENT
The movies talks about a young woman whose parent were murdered and this traumatized her. Years after the mysterious murder of her parents, she gained supernatural powers that helped her in her quest for revenge against the killers.
96. SWALLOW
Swallow is an adaptation of the book by the same name written by Nigerian author Seffi Atta. The story narrates the life of two friends who were molested by their powerful boss.
97. AMINA
Amina is a movie that is based on a true story about a young girl who must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family’s kingdom.
98. GONE
A man left his family in Nigeria for New York in search for greener pasture, but after years of turmoil, he returns to find his old life changed.
99. ALTER EGO
Alter ego is a movie that narrates the life of a lawyer who is so passionate about helping abused child and putting molesters behind bar while she fight her own demon privately.
100. FINE WINE
Fine wine is a story of a wealthy divorced old man who fell in love with a very young lady who is almost the same age as his daughter. How will that work out in a community like ours?
Conclusion
Below is a bonus movie, you can add to the 100 movies already. Make sure to enjoy yourself with all these movies.
Tenant of the house is a movie inspired by a novel written by Wale Okedira. The movie evolves around a driven politician as he looks to settle a long-standing crisis amid corruption, romance and personal agendas.
On the third day, Cassandra’s arms were amputated and taken down to the Pathology Lab. At this point, I was already praying for death to come and give her the relief she wanted. Seeing this innocent girl with her whole life overturned, now lying helplessly in bed, a thin plastic tube passing through her nose hooked to a suction machine to drain the content of her stomach, and another coming out of her urethra to drain urine from her bladder, her body charred to the bone, hearing her moans each day made me pathetic.
Recovery was far fetched and even if miraculously it happens, Cassandra’s life will never be the same with both arms gone and face and body scarred. She would scare people away.
It was even more difficult for me as I was beginning to love the young girl. The emotional detachment we nurses had from our patients that helped us go through our duties with ease without heart pangs were no longer there. I could watch a patient being dissected in surgery without batting an eyelid but now, I found myself wincing as I peeled off the old dressing soaked in saline solution, scared of hurting her.
And I rarely did. Third degree burns never hurt because all the nerve endings were destroyed and the pain medicine eased her pain; all these I knew but I was still afraid.
It was evening on Day 6 that she passed on.
I was about to do her dressings when something struck me. I realized how inhumane it was to prolong this girl’s pains and suffering. I looked at the exposed body where many holes had been drilled and punched for tubes and felt very low, like the worst criminal on earth.
I lifted the eye patches slowly and shone a flashlight into them. They were dilated and lifeless. There was no indication that she was alive except the beating of her heart. I replaced the patches and sank into a chair, burying my face in my hands and weeping.
That evening, she had an arrest and I watched, standing aloof as the doctors pounded on her chest trying to bring her back to normal.
I wanted to scream at them. Why would someone try to bring this girl back in her situation? But I knew my words would make no meaning to them. Dr. Okoro never believed in euthanasia.
On one occasion we got into a serious argument about it. The patient was an octogenarian who had a stroke and was paralyzed from neck down, unable to move and speaking incoherently. His family seeing his pitiable condition were ready to let him go but good old Dr. Okoro continued to pump drugs into the poor man, prolonging his pains and sufferings and of course mounting up bills for the family for weeks till the body gave way.
The man had an arrest and he toiled and toiled till he brought him back, I looked at the patient’s face tight with agony, at the respirator and was seized with a bout of rage that I fled the room to the office to give the doctor a piece of my mind.
“I cannot play God,” he had replied “When he calls, he will go.”
“Oh sir, God called but you refused to let him go. Yes He called this afternoon but you held on tight, snatching back the patient.”
“Sandra, we have a policy to save lives.”
“And you’re doing a wonderful job out of it,” I said sarcastically, “Put yourself in his shoes, will you like someone to do the same to you, will you like someone prolonging your suffering?” I hollered at him.
He did not reply but let his gaze fall to the floor.
“Guess you wouldn’t,” I muttered and left his office, banging the door.
I recalled that encounter as I stood there, watching the doctors fight to bring her back, I prayed quietly, “Lord, please take her.”
Five minutes later, the doctor straightened up and shook his head slowly. I looked at the monitor. Straight line. Dr. Okoro looked at his wristwatch and wrote on her chart.
“Patient died, pronounced 5.45 pm.”
The body was still and stiff when I touched it. I smiled sadly.
