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| Directed by | Omoni Oboli |
| Screenplay by | Chinaza Onuzo |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Love Is War is a 2019 Nigerian political drama film directed by Omoni Oboli and written by Chinaza Onuzo. 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. 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. The film is centered around a married couple who run against each other for governor in the same state.
Cast
- Omoni Oboli as Hankuri Philips
- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Dimeji Phillips
- Jide Kosoko as Otunba Odeleye
- Akin Lewis as Governor
- Bimbo Manuel as Apostle
- Toke Makinwa as Yinka the Reporter
- Shaffy Bello as Senator Akerele
- Femi Branch as Chudi
- Uzo Osimkpa as Linda
- Yemi Blaq as Kayode Ajibola
- Damilare Kuku as Ndana
- William Benson as Tunde Aina
- Genoveva Umeh as Young Lady
- Chris Iheuwa as Engineer Obaseki
Production
Love Is War is a joint production between Oboli's Dioni Visions and Onuzo's Inkblot Productions. It was written by Onuzo, who previously worked on films such as The Wedding Party, New Money, Up North and The Set Up. The film explores the themes of love, family and ambition. Oboli announced on Instagram that filming for the movie commenced in May 2019. She also revealed that Richard Mofe-Damijo had joined the cast. 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. He also said his political affiliation in real life helped him portray the role better. Moreover, Mofe-Damijo revealed that shooting was tedious due to the filming of night scenes.
Release
Love Is War premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas in Lekki on 22 September 2019. It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on 27 September. A teaser of the film was released a month earlier. 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.
References
- ^ "RMD, Omoni Oboli, others in Love is War". Guardian Arts. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- 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.
- Anthonia Obokoh (August 28, 2019). "Omoni Oboli highlights love, ambition, power in latest movie 'Love is War'". Business Day. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ Gbenga Bada (6 May 2019). "Omoni Oboli shoots new movie, 'Love is War' featuring RMD". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, others attend premiere of "Love Is War"". YNaija. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ 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.