To Adaego with Love
“A northern soldier. An Igbo girl. A love the nation wasn't ready for.”
2025•2h 9m•Released
RomanceDramaHistory
Set in 1975, the film tells the story of a soldier and a schoolteacher from opposing tribes who fall in love amid a nation still recovering from civil war and societal divisions. Their relationship is tested by tradition, family loyalties, and a society striving to heal.
Director
Nwamaka Chikezie
Writer
Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba
Languages
English, Igbo, Hausa
Studio
Tade Production House
Cast
Chisom Agoawuike
Adaego Ezekwe
Adam Garba
Major Bala Alkali
Bob-Manuel Udokwu
Chief Ezekwe
Chioma Chukwuka
Mrs. Ezekwe
Onyeka Onwenu
Mama Ezekwe
Igwe David Elesie
Amadi Ezekwe
Ken Erics
Nnamdi Ezekwe
Riyo David
Samuel
Frank Igwe
Chiemela
Demi Banwo
Akin
Alfred Atungu
Colonel Enenche
Chukwurah Tonia
Boma
Lorenzo Menakaya
Nzube
Amb Hoom Suk
Brigadier Bawa
Sydney Diala
Father Bonaventure
Production
Company
Tade Production House
Company
Ziva Works
Producer
Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba
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