Love Is War (2019 film)

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Love Is War
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Release poster
Directed by Omoni Oboli
Screenplay byChinaza Onuzo
Produced by
  • Omoni Oboli
  • Chinaza Onuzo
Starring
Production
companies
Release date
  • 27 September 2019 (2019-09-27)(Nigeria)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

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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Cast

Production

Love 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

Love 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]

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