Yoruba movies have fast become a global phenomenon. They have crossed the threshold of sketchy storylines and moved to the shores of all possibilities.
It was very necessary to start with that disclaimer before moving on to the top 10 Yoruba movies of 2025, because you might’ve made the decision never to watch or rewatch a Yoruba movie after an unpleasant experience.
If you have, I hope this awakens or reawakens you, because you’ve missed out on some phenomenal works in recent times that you have to catch up on. After all, this list is limited to 2025 alone.
Top Yoruba Movies-2025
1. Orí: The Rebirth
2. Lisabi: A Legend is Born
3. Labake Olododo
4. Konge
5. Iyalode
6. Abánisétè:The Ancestor
7. Koleoso
8. Owambe Thieves
9. Suky
10. Oponu Meta
Top 10 Yoruba Movies 2025
This list comprises titles from YouTube to Prime Video, Netflix, and Cinemas. Yoruba cinema is not just local anymore; they are reaching out to audiences across the world.
These 10 are not the regular; they are top-grossing and engaging movies, with casts that have the hearts of people and themes from spirituality to loss and fun, and war. This is premium entertainment, also infused with lessons. Let’s get right into it.
1. Orí : The Rebirth
Orí is one of the highest-grossing movies ever in Nigeria. It became an instant favorite from the weekend of its release, and it has grossed more than ₦400 million. It tells a cultural story of fate, loss, and identity. Produced and directed by Muyiwa Ademola alongside Adekola Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, it has an A-list cast that includes Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Omowumi Dada, and a host of others. Its box office success is a combination of efforts from amazing themes and story, and a widely loved cast.
2. Lisabi: A Legend is Born
Fans of Lisabi showed that they can never get enough of historical storylines. This is the second of the Lisabi story, following Lisabi: The Uprising. Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, its cast includes Lateef Adedimeji, Adebimpe Oyebade, Odunlade Adekola, Gabriel Afolayan, Deyemi Okanlawon, and others. It is a story of heroic bravery. It tells the story of the titular hero of Egba land who delivered his people from the oppression of other kingdoms. You can stream it on Netflix.
3. Labake Olododo
We see a lot of male warrior lords in the cinema; this was special to us because the warrior lord this time was a woman. Produced by Iyabo Ojo and directed by Biodun Stephen, it stars Iyabo Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun, Mercy Aigbe, and Femi Adebayo. It is a story of resilience. The titular heroine, Labake Olododo, fights against every form of injustice and oppression in her society. This was a traditional story that resonated with people even in these modern times. It remains one of the highest-grossing movies of 2025 with more than ₦50 million at the box office on its opening weekend.
4. Konge Trilogy
A lesson-packed trilogy that has become one of the most-streamed Yoruba movies on YouTube in 2025. The three-part movie is a solidarity stand with single mothers that explores the journey of single parenthood, especially the hardship that comes with it. It has so much emotional depth, which makes it widely acclaimed among fans. The three videos have amassed more than 5 million views on YouTube. They can be found on Wumi Toriola’s YouTube channel.
5. Iyalode
This is another movie about the feats of a matriarch. It tells the story of a woman who rises to power against all odds and tries to keep a balance on all fronts. It was directed by Adebayo Tijani and stars Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Wale Ojo, Kehinde Bankole, Peju Ogunmola, Muyiwa Ademola, Gabriel Afolayan, and Kola Ajeyemi. It is also one of the highest-grossing movies of 2025 with over ₦300 million at the box office.
6. Abánisétè:The Ancestor
This was a reawakening of traditional spirituality. If you have not yet watched it, it’s the perfect place to see the battle between ancestral legacies and modernity. It was directed by Ibrahim Yekini, who is popularly known as Itele D Icon, alongside Tope Adebayo Salami and Adebayo Tijani. It features stars like Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, Broda Shaggi (Samuel Perry), and Omowumi Dada. It is shown across cinemas in Nigeria.
7. Koleoso
It gives off a mystical aura from the title. Koleoso is another one of Itele D Icon’s productions that can be found on his YouTube channel. It is a five-part movie that has amassed millions of views. The stories stem from spiritual legacies and day-to-day life struggles. It features Itele, Yetunde Barnabas, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Peju Ogunmola, and others. It has been called a Yoruba superhero movie by fans and critics.
8. Owambe Thieves
Although not entirely spoken in Yoruba, it can be categorized as a Yoruba movie. All the glamour you want lives here, and rightly so, as nobody expects less than colours, glitter and chaos from an owambe-themed movie. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu and produced by Eniola Ajao, it stars Eniola Ajao, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Branch, Fathia Balogun, Akin Lewis, Denrele Edun, Zubby Michael, and many others. It is centered around a couple who steal at an extravagant owambe party and get drawn into more than they bargained for. Owambe Thieves is another king at the box office.
9. Suky
Another movie with global appeal where Yoruba was predominantly spoken. It is a tale of corruption, wrath, and vengeance where a young boy’s father is killed before his eyes, and he’s unlawfully jailed. Within the prison walls, his goal is to avenge his father’s death, but how does he prevail? It was produced by Bamidele Adelusi, directed by Ola Cardoso, and it stars Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, Boma Akpore, Itele D Icon, Femi Adebayo, and Olarotimi Fakunle. It is available on Prime Video.
10. Oponu Meta
Let’s wrap up the list on a light note. This is our version of Three Idiots. It is a story that combines humor and everyday challenges, mirroring society in a way that resonates with viewers. It is streaming on Yoruba Pictures TV on YouTube with over 1 million views. It stars big names like Femi Adebayo, Muyiwa Ademola, Lateef Adedimeji, and Olaniyi Afonja, who is popularly known as Sanyeri.
Conclusion
This post has two messages: amplifying the voices of Yoruba movies and telling you to stop sleeping on them. I get that you probably think language is a barrier, but that’s why we have subtitles, plus Yoruba is a language that is sweet to hear. Which of these have you watched, or will you start with? Is there a movie that makes your top 10 Yoruba movies of 2025 that isn’t here?
