5 Great Movies to Watch This Weekend on YouTube
Looking for movies to watch this weekend? We’ve selected five recent Nigerian and Yoruba movies currently available on YouTube.
From emotional Yoruba drama to romance and family stories, these five titles are currently available to watch on YouTube and are worth adding to your weekend list. These movies to watch this weekend offer a mix of Yoruba drama, romance and contemporary Nigerian storytelling.
Here are 5 movies to watch this weekend on YouTube, including Enirewu, Bowale, My Housemate, Unfinished Love and Colors of Trouble.
1. 5 Movies to Watch This Weekend on YouTube; Bowale
Released: September 16, 2026
Channel: BiodunStephen TV
Genre: Drama/Romance
Runtime: About 2 hours
Bowale is one of the newest movies on this week’s list, premiering on BiodunStephen TV on September 16 at 6 p.m.
The film is directed and produced by Biodun Stephen, with production credited to Olubunmi Akingbola. Bambam is among the confirmed cast members. The filmmakers kept much of the storyline under wraps before release, allowing viewers to discover the story for themselves.
The movie has already attracted significant attention, with current Nollywood movie trackers listing it among the trending YouTube releases.
👉 Why watch it: If you enjoy character-driven Nigerian dramas and want to see Biodun Stephen’s latest project, Bowale is one to check out this weekend.
2. My Housemate – Bolaji Ogunmola TV
Released: September 12, 2026
Channel: Bolaji Ogunmola TV
Genre: Romance/Drama
Runtime: About 1 hour 21 minutes
My Housemate is another recent Nigerian movie that has been gaining strong attention on YouTube.
The story follows a struggling musician and a frustrated unemployed professional who are unexpectedly forced to share the same apartment. Their constant clashes gradually develop into an unlikely friendship and attraction.
The movie was uploaded on September 12 and has already passed 2.9 million views according to current YouTube trend tracking.
Current movie listings put its runtime at approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.
👉 Why watch it: It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a relatively short romantic drama with a simple relationship-focused premise.
3. Unfinished Love – Yetunde Barnabas TV
Released: September 11, 2026
Channel: Yetunde Barnabas TV
Genre: Yoruba Drama
Unfinished Love is one of the newest Yoruba movies on YouTube this week.
The film stars Yetunde Barnabas, Rotimi Salami, Zainab Bakare, Nafisat Adigun and Afeez Owo. Yetunde Barnabas produced the movie, while Afeez Abiodun directed it.
The story begins with a seemingly happy relationship. A man believes he has found the woman he will spend the rest of his life with, followed by a beautiful wedding and the promise of forever. But hidden secrets behind the happy moments threaten to change everything.
The film has already crossed one million views according to current tracking from Yoruba movie listings.
👉 Why watch it: If you’re a fan of Yoruba romance and relationship dramas involving secrets and unexpected complications, this is one to put on your list.
4. Colors of Trouble – Mercy Johnson Okojie TV
Released: September 4, 2026
Channel: Mercy Johnson Okojie TV
Genre: Drama/Romance
Runtime: About 2 hours 3 minutes
Colors of Trouble stars Mercy Johnson-Okojie and Ekene Umenwa, alongside Prisma James, Ifeanyi Oleka and Sammy Iheanacho.
The movie was released on September 4 and remains one of the more-watched recent titles from Mercy Johnson Okojie’s YouTube channel. Current tracking puts it at around 4 million views.
The official channel describes its content as including emotional African stories, romantic dramas, family stories and Nigerian movies.
👉 Why watch it: Mercy Johnson fans and viewers looking for a Nigerian drama with romance and emotional storytelling may want to give this one a try.
5. Enirewu – Mercy Aigbe TV
Released: September 4, 2026
Channel: Mercy Aigbe TV
Genre: Yoruba Drama
We’ve already reviewed Enirewu here on NollyTalks, but it still deserves a place on this week’s watchlist.
The movie stars Mercy Aigbe and Gabriel Afolayan and was released exclusively on MercyAigbeTV on September 4.
Rather than presenting it as a brand-new release this week, I’m including it because it’s still a relatively recent Yoruba movie and remains relevant for viewers searching for something to watch this weekend.
Current movie tracking lists Enirewu among the recent Nigerian YouTube releases, with close to one million views.
👉 Why watch it: If you enjoy contemporary Yoruba dramas and haven’t seen Mercy Aigbe and Gabriel Afolayan in this project yet, it’s worth adding to your weekend list.
Which Movie Should You Watch This Weekend?
There’s a good variety here.
For romance: My Housemate
For Yoruba drama: Unfinished Love
For a new Biodun Stephen release: Bowale
For Mercy Johnson fans: Colors of Trouble
For a recent Mercy Aigbe Yoruba drama: Enirewu
All five are available through their respective YouTube channels.
If you’re searching for movies to watch this weekend, these five YouTube releases are a good place to start.
Final Word
This week’s list gives NollyTalks readers a mixture of Yoruba drama, romance and contemporary Nigerian storytelling, with most of the titles released within the past two weeks.
If you haven’t decided what to watch this weekend, these five movies give you a good place to start.
Which one have you watched already? Let us know in the comments.
If you enjoy Yoruba drama, you can also read our full review on Bowale
