Love Is War (2019 film)

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Love is War
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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 Omoni Oboli, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Jide Kosoko, Akin Lewis, Bimbo Manuel, Toke Makinwa, Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Uzor 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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "RMD, Omoni Oboli, others in Love is War". Guardian Arts. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Anthonia Obokoh (August 28, 2019). "Omoni Oboli highlights love, ambition, power in latest movie 'Love is War'". Business Day. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  4. 1 2 Gbenga Bada (6 May 2019). "Omoni Oboli shoots new movie, 'Love is War' featuring RMD". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 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.
  6. 1 2 "Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, others attend premiere of "Love Is War"". YNaija. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  7. 1 2 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.
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