Adesuwa

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Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust)
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Directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Written byOssa Earliece
Produced byJohn Chukwuma Abua
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Starring
CinematographyLanre Oluwole
Ejim Fortune Kezi
Edited byVictor Ehi-Amedu
Music byHenry Edo
Production
company
John Films Sources
Distributed byNollywood Distributions
Release date
  • November 26, 2012 (2012-11-26)
[1]
Running time
124 minutes
CountryNigeria
Languages
  • English
  • Bini
Budget₦18 million [2] [3]

Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012, [4] but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State. [5] [6]

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It received 10 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film.

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Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave Adesuwa a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping. [7]

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