Nollywood filmmaker and actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi is preparing to return to Nigerian cinemas with her new movie, Bestie, a December 2026 release that is already attracting attention with its growing cast and carefully teased storyline.
Bestie is scheduled to arrive in cinemas nationwide on December 16, 2026. Toyin Abraham first announced the project in September, confirming it as her next cinema release following the commercial success of her 2025 film, Oversabi Aunty.
The filmmaker has also been revealing the cast one major name at a time, building anticipation around the movie while keeping much of its story under wraps.
What Is Bestie About?
The complete storyline of Bestie has not yet been officially revealed, but the movie is clearly built around friendship, relationships and the consequences of difficult choices.
The title itself points toward the importance of friendship, while the available information suggests that the story will examine what happens when trust between people begins to break down.
Themes surrounding friendship, betrayal, secrets and real-life relationship struggles are expected to play an important role in the film. A currently available movie listing also describes Bestie as a drama exploring the complexities of friendship and betrayal, with comedy and life lessons forming part of the story.
Toyin Abraham has deliberately kept the finer details of the plot away from the public for now. That means audiences will have to wait for further promotional material and the eventual cinema release to discover exactly how the relationships in Bestie unfold.
Toyin Abraham Leads Bestie
Bestie is another major project from Toyin Abraham, who is serving as the creative force behind the movie.
The filmmaker has established a pattern of releasing major projects during Nigeria’s busy end-of-year cinema season. Her previous December releases include Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper, Malaika and Alakada: Bad and Boujee. Her 2025 film, Oversabi Aunty, later crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office and earned her a Box Office Champion recognition from the National Film and Video Censors Board.
For Bestie, Abraham is again bringing together an ensemble that cuts across different generations of Nigerian entertainment.
Bestie Cast
Pete Edochie as Papa Ngozi
Nollywood veteran Pete Edochie was the first major cast member officially unveiled for Bestie.
Toyin Abraham announced the actor on September 14, revealing that he will play Papa Ngozi. The announcement immediately generated attention because of Edochie’s decades-long career and status as one of the most recognisable veteran actors in Nigerian cinema.
Sola Sobowale as Mama Ngozi
Shortly after Pete Edochie’s announcement, Toyin Abraham introduced Sola Sobowale as Mama Ngozi.
The pairing of Sobowale and Edochie adds two highly experienced performers to the movie, with both actors having played memorable roles across Nigerian film and television. Sobowale is particularly known for performances in productions such as King of Boys, The Wedding Party and Aníkúlápó.
Maurice Sam as Peter
Maurice Sam is another major addition to the Bestie cast.
The actor will play Peter, according to Toyin Abraham’s recent cast announcement. His inclusion gives the film a younger leading presence alongside the established veterans in the production.
Imisi as Suzy Baby
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner Imisi is also making her appearance in Bestie as Suzy Baby.
The announcement marks an interesting transition for the reality television star, who joins an established group of Nollywood performers for the December cinema release.
Yakubu Mohammed as Hassan
Yakubu Mohammed has also joined the cast as Hassan.
Toyin Abraham announced his involvement with the message that “the North has arrived,” introducing the actor as another major addition to Bestie. His casting further expands the film’s ensemble and brings another regional presence into the production.
More cast members may still be announced as the December release approaches. Toyin Abraham has indicated through her ongoing cast reveals that the lineup is not necessarily complete.
Direction and Production
Bestie is directed by Toyin Abraham, who is also the creative force behind the project. The initial announcement credited Abraham with the film’s concept and direction.
The movie is being positioned as a major nationwide cinema release, with December 16, 2026 set as the official release date.
The timing places Bestie firmly within Nigeria’s busy festive cinema period. It will also arrive just five days after Funke Akindele’s The Four: No One Fights Alone, which is scheduled for December 11.
What We Expect From Bestie
At this stage, Bestie is more interesting because of what remains unknown.
The cast announcements have given audiences pieces of the puzzle, but the full story has yet to be explained. With characters including Papa Ngozi, Mama Ngozi, Peter, Suzy Baby and Hassan, there is plenty of room for different relationships and conflicts to develop once the complete story is revealed.
The combination of comedy, drama, friendship and betrayal also suggests that Bestie could move between lighter moments and more emotionally serious situations.
Rather than revealing too much before the movie arrives, Toyin Abraham appears to be allowing the title, cast and promotional campaign to generate curiosity first.
Bestie Release Date
Bestie is scheduled to premiere nationwide in Nigerian cinemas on:
December 16, 2026
The movie will be part of the highly anticipated December cinema season, making it one of the major Nollywood titles to watch as the year comes to an end.
Final Thoughts
Bestie is shaping up to be one of Toyin Abraham’s major cinema projects for 2026.
While the full plot is still being kept secret, the gradual unveiling of Pete Edochie, Sola Sobowale, Maurice Sam, Imisi and Yakubu Mohammed has already given audiences plenty to talk about.
The biggest question now is what exactly happens between the friends at the centre of the story — and how far betrayal can change a relationship that once seemed unbreakable.
For now, the answers remain inside the cinema.
Bestie arrives nationwide on December 16, 2026.
