Ada Omo Daddy

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Ada Omo Daddy
Directed by
  • Akay Mason
  • Adebayo Tijani
Written byYakubu Olawale
Produced by Mercy Aigbe
Starring
CinematographyBarnabas Emordi
Edited byAdio Solanke
Music by Adam Songbird
Distributed byCinemax distribution
Release date
  • 15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Ada Omo Daddy is a 2023 Nigerian family oriented comedy drama written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by Mercy Aigbe, [1] and co-directed by Akay Mason and Adebayo Tijani. The movie hinges mainly on a paternity deception unraveled in the course of a wedding party popularly known as the "Owambe" in Yoruba. The movie featured some Nollywood actors such as Charles Okafor, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe, Chiwetalu Agu and Uche Ndubuisi. [2] [3]

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Plot

Ada Omo Daddy tells the story of Pero (Omowumi Dada) who is set to marry Victor (Tayo Faniran). Pero’s life takes a dramatic turn when Ifeanyi (Charles Okafor), suddenly appeared claiming to be her biological father, stirring up trouble in the seemingly perfect Balogun family. The sudden appearance of Ifeanyi, estranged but now repentant, unfolds unpleasant past secrets that must be resolved before Pero’s wedding with Victor. [4]

Cast

Reception

Ada Omo Daddy was listed among the top ten movies for the 2023 festive season by Premium Times . [5]

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