Michael Okunloro | Elevate Your Style

What are your top ten favorite movies?

When it comes to movies and shows, I don’t exactly have one strict order of favorites. But there are certain titles that have stuck with me over the years, whether for their storytelling, emotions, culture, or the lessons I picked up from them. Here are the ones that stand out most to me:

1. Prison Break

The tension, the strategy, and the loyalty between brothers is what makes this show timeless for me. It shows how far someone can go for family and how even the most impossible situations can have a way out.

2. Tí Olúwa Ní Ilẹ̀

This Yoruba classic is deep. The message is powerful—reminding us that the land belongs to God, not man, and no matter how much people scheme or chase power, they can’t control what is divine. It’s a cultural treasure that still speaks today.

3. Suits

Sharp dressing, sharp minds. This show gave me both fashion inspiration and an inside look at how confidence, wit, and strategy can open doors in life and business.

4. To Kill a Monkey

A raw and thought-provoking story that sheds light on human behavior and survival. It’s one of those titles that makes you pause and reflect on how far people are willing to go when tested.

5. Àbùlé Sòwò

This Yoruba movie captures the hustle, ambition, and sometimes the consequences of chasing wealth the wrong way. It feels close to home because it reflects real struggles in society.

6. King of Boys

A powerful Nigerian story about politics, power, and survival. Eniola Salami’s journey shows both the strength and the cost of ambition. It’s gripping and filled with lessons about trust, betrayal, and resilience.

7. Coming to America

A classic comedy that still makes me laugh no matter how many times I’ve seen it. Beyond the humor, it’s about culture, love, and the clash between tradition and modern life.

8. Self Made

The story of Madam C. J. Walker’s journey to becoming the first female self-made millionaire is inspiring. It shows what grit, vision, and determination can achieve—even against all odds.

9. The Godfather

This is cinema at its best. It’s about family, power, loyalty, and the cost of choices. Every scene is iconic, and the storytelling feels larger than life.

10. Titanic

An emotional masterpiece. The love story, the tragedy, and the way it captures both the beauty and fragility of life make it unforgettable.

11. Power

This one pulls you into the complex world of ambition, money, and survival. Ghost’s character especially shows the struggle between building an empire and holding onto family and loyalty.