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Directed by | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
Produced by | John Chukwuma Abua Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
Written by | Ossa Earliece |
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Music by | Henry Edo |
Cinematography | Lanre Oluwole Ejim Fortune Kezi |
Edited by | Victor Ehi-Amedu |
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John Films Sources
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Distributed by | Nollywood Distributions |
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124 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
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Budget | ₦18 million |
Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction 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, 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.
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.
Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping.
Adesuwa at Nollywood Reinvented