After 30 (2025)

After 30 is a 2025 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama directed by Omorinsojo Spaine. The movie serves as a sequel to the 2015 series Before 30. It reunites the original cast—Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, and Anee Icha—as they deal with life, love, and friendship in their 30s. Set in Lagos, the film is about ambition, motherhood, societal expectations, and personal growth. It challenges the notion that a woman’s worth is tied to her marital status.

Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: May 9, 2025 (Nigeria)
Director: Omorinsojo Spaine
Writers: Bibi Ukpo, Omorinsojo Spaine, BB Sasore
Producers: Nemsia Studios
Production Companies: Nemsia Studios
Distributor: Prime Video

Cast and Roles:

Damilola Adegbite as Temi
Beverly Naya as Nkem
Meg Otanwa as Aisha
Anee Icha as Ama
OC Ukeje as Ayo
Patrick Diabuah as Sheriff
Samuel Asa’ah as Kunle
Supporting Actors:
- Boma Martins Akpore
- Celestina Aleobua
- Fadekemi Aluko
- Omohegbele Iyoha
- Lord Frank
- Jibola Dabo
- Wickliffe Gbolahan
- Ifeanyi Kalu
- Eyiyemiolivia Rogbinyin
- Ifeoluwa Ogunjebe

Running Time: 118 minutes
Age Rating: 18+
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Drama

Music: Not specified
Cinematography: Not specified
Editing: Not specified

Note:
After 30 premiered at the 2025 NollywoodWeek Film Festival in Paris and is now streaming on Prime Video.

What Other Reviewers Are Saying:

"Although After 30 doesn’t particularly bring anything new that we haven’t seen with the female friendship trope, it pushes this trope further by grounding the women’s friendship in an introspection that seeks to define these women by more than just the effortless chemistry that exists between our charming lead actors."— Nelson Chigozirim, WhatKeptMeUp

Verayea’s Take:

After 30 delivers with its relatable themes, solid performances, and honest portrayal of the messiness that can come with life, love, and friendship after turning 30. It gave fans of the original series something meaningful to reconnect with, even if it leaves us unnecessarily wanting a bit more.— Alexander Azonobo, Verayea

⭐ Verayea Rating:

4 / 5