Ada Omo Daddy

Ada Omo Daddy
Directed by	Akay Mason Adebayo Tijani
Written by	Yakubu Olawale
Produced by	Mercy Aigbe
Starring	Chiwetalu Agu Sola Sobowale Charles Okafor Omowumi Dada
Cinematography	Barnabas Emordi
Edited by	Adio Solanke
Music by	Adam Songbird
Distributed by	Cinemax distribution
Release date	15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Ada Omo Daddy is a 2023 Nigerian family oriented comedy drama written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by Mercy Aigbe,[1] and co-directed by Akay Mason and Adebayo Tijani. The movie hinges mainly on a paternity deception unraveled in the course of a wedding party popularly known as the "Owambe" in Yoruba. The movie featured some Nollywood actors such as Charles Okafor, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe, Chiwetalu Agu and Uche Ndubuisi.[2][3]

Plot

Ada Omo Daddy tells the story of Pero (Omowumi Dada) who is set to marry Victor (Tayo Faniran). Pero’s life takes a dramatic turn when Ifeanyi (Charles Okafor), suddenly appeared claiming to be her biological father, stirring up trouble in the seemingly perfect Balogun family. The sudden appearance of Ifeanyi, estranged but now repentant, unfolds unpleasant past secrets that must be resolved before Pero’s wedding with Victor.[4]

Cast

• Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Ireti Balogun
• Mercy Aigbe as older Moturanyo
• Omowumi Dada as Peresola Balogun
• Tayo Faniran as Victor
• Charles Okafor
• Chiwetalu Agu as Uncle Ndubuisi
• Wunmi Toriola
• Taiwo Adeyemi
• Adeniyi Johnson as young Ifeanyi
• Carol King as Mrs. Ekpeyong
• Dele Odule as Chief Balogun
• Tomi Ojo as Fara
• Nkechi Blessing as Ndidi
• Unusual Phyna as Young Ireti
• Miriam Peters as Ezinne
• Morenikeji Gloria
• Fred Amata

Reception

Ada Omo Daddy was listed among the top ten movies for the 2023 festive season by Premium Times.[5]

References

1. "Mercy Aigbe: On why ' Ada Omo Daddy' is the movie to anticipate". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
2. "Movie Title: Ada Omo Daddy". Daily Trust. 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
3. Stephen, Onu (2023-12-26). "'Ada Omo Daddy': 'Wedding Party' copy that falls short in several ways". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
4. Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-11-27). "Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
5. Olusola, Elijah (2023-12-25). "Ada Omo Daddy, Osato, Nine other movies to watch this season". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-19.