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Love Is War (2019 film)
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
ProductionLove 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] ReleaseLove 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
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