Love Is War
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Directed byOmoni Oboli
Screenplay byChinaza Onuzo
Produced by
  • Omoni Oboli
  • Chinaza Onuzo
Starring
Production
companies
Release date
  • September 27, 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]

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 September 22, 2019.[6] It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on September 27.[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 (August 9, 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 (May 6, 2019). "Omoni Oboli shoots new movie, 'Love is War' featuring RMD". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 Gbenga Bada (September 17, 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. September 23, 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  7. 1 2 Jerry Lenbang (August 15, 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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