Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- 2025 has been a strong year for Nollywood. From hard-hitting crime thrillers like 'To Kill a Monkey' and 'Herd', to feel-good romantic comedies such as 'Love in Every Word', and epic spectacles like Lisabi, the industry has delivered back-to-back films that respect viewers' time and attention. And just when it feels like the pace might slow down, 'The Covenant' arrives.

Directed by the late Dimeji Ajibola and produced by Vincent Okonkwo, 'The Covenant' is an emotionally charged crime thriller that offers no easy comfort. It dives into the grim realities of kidnapping, armed violence, family loyalty, and institutional failure, issues that dominate Nigerian headlines but are often quickly forgotten.

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