Love Is War is a 2019 Nigerian political drama film directed by Omoni Oboli and written by Chinaza Onuzo.[1] It stars Oboli, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Jide Kosoko, Akin Lewis, Bimbo Manuel, Toke Makinwa, Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Uzo Osimkpa, Yemi Blaq, Damilare Kuku and William Benson.[1] Produced by Inkblot Productions and Dioni Visions, Love Is War is the second collaboration between the two production companies following 2018's Moms at War.[1] The film is centered around a married couple who run against each other for governor in the same state.[1]
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| Directed by | Omoni Oboli |
| Screenplay by | Chinaza Onuzo |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Omoni Oboli as Hankuri Philips
- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Dimeji Phillips
- Jide Kosoko as Otunba Odeleye
- Akin Lewis as Governor
- Bimbo Manuel as Apostle
- Toke Makinwa as Yinka the Reporter
- Shaffy Bello as Senator Akerele
- Femi Branch as Chudi
- Uzo Osimkpa as Linda
- Yemi Blaq as Kayode Ajibola
- Damilare Kuku as Ndana
- William Benson as Tunde Aina
- Genoveva Umeh as Young Lady
- Chris Iheuwa as Engineer Obaseki
Production
editLove Is War is a joint production between Oboli's Dioni Visions and Onuzo's Inkblot Productions.[2] It was written by Onuzo, who previously worked on films such as The Wedding Party, New Money, Up North and The Set Up.[3] The film explores the themes of love, family and ambition.[1] Oboli announced on Instagram that filming for the movie commenced in May 2019.[4] She also revealed that Richard Mofe-Damijo had joined the cast.[4] In an interview with Pulse Nigeria in September 2019, Mofe-Damijo said he accepted his role because he loved the precedent upon which the film is set.[5] He also said his political affiliation in real life helped him portray the role better.[5] Moreover, Mofe-Damijo revealed that shooting was tedious due to the filming of night scenes.[5]
Release
editLove Is War premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas in Lekki on 22 September 2019.[6] It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on 27 September.[7] A teaser of the film was released a month earlier.[7] Guests who attended the premiere include Ayo Makun, Funke Akindele, Toke Makinwa, Sharon Ooja, Alex Ekubo, Inidima Okojie, Mercy Aigbe, Tope Oshin and Sophie Alakija, among others.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "RMD, Omoni Oboli, others in Love is War". Guardian Arts. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ Daniel Okechukwu (9 August 2019). "Omoni Oboli and RMD are at war and in love in the Love is War teaser". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ Anthonia Obokoh (August 28, 2019). "Omoni Oboli highlights love, ambition, power in latest movie 'Love is War'". Business Day. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ a b Gbenga Bada (6 May 2019). "Omoni Oboli shoots new movie, 'Love is War' featuring RMD". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ a b c Gbenga Bada (17 September 2019). "5 things RMD said about playing the role of Dr. Phillips in 'Love is War'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, others attend premiere of "Love Is War"". YNaija. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ a b Jerry Lenbang (15 August 2019). "Watch: Guber race pits Omoni Oboli against RMD in 'Love is War' teaser". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 1 October 2019.