Adesuwa
| Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) | |
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| Directed by | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
| Produced by |
John Chukwuma Abua Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
| Written by | Ossa Earliece |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Henry Edo |
| Cinematography |
Lanre Oluwole Ejim Fortune Kezi |
| Edited by | Victor Ehi-Amedu |
Production company |
John Films Sources |
| Distributed by | Nollywood Distributions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language |
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| Budget | ₦18 million[2][3] |
Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012,[4] but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State.[5][6]
It received 10 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film.
Cast
- Olu Jacobs
- Bob-Manuel Udokwu
- Kofi Adjorlolo
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Cliff Igbinovia
- Iyobosa Olaye - Adesuwa
Reception
Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping.[7]
References
- ↑ "Adesuwa set for DVD Release". Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "Adesuwa cost me 18 million naira". Nigeria films. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "An Interview with Adesuwa Executive Producer". NaijaRules. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "Adesuwa cost me 18 million". NaijaRules. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "Power Tussle over Award winning film Adesuwa". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "Adesuwa set for Premiere". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ↑ "film review: Adesuwa". Nollywood REinvented. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
External links
Adesuwa at Nollywood Reinvented