The final screen appearance of the late iconic Nigerian singer, actress, and cultural ambassador Onyeka Onwenu, alongside legendary Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu, is set to captivate audiences nationwide as it premieres in cinemas this February, Newday Reporters has confirmed.
The highly anticipated movie, titled “To Adaego With Love,” will officially debut in cinemas across Nigeria on February 6, marking a historic and emotional moment in Nigerian cinema as it represents Onyeka Onwenu’s last completed film before her passing.
“To Adaego With Love” is a deeply moving post-civil war romance set against the backdrop of a nation struggling to heal after the Nigerian Civil War. The story follows Major Balarabe, a Northern Nigerian soldier, and Adaego, an Igbo schoolteacher, whose paths cross in a time still defined by grief, suspicion, and unresolved wounds. Despite coming from communities scarred by conflict and mistrust, the two embark on a courageous love journey that challenges social expectations, family loyalties, and long-held prejudices.
Blending romance, history, and music, the film explores themes of reconciliation, unity, sacrifice, and hope. It tells the story of two individuals who dared to love beyond ethnic lines, choosing compassion over resentment in a country still grappling with the aftermath of war. Their relationship is tested by cultural traditions, community pressure, and families unwilling to let go of painful memories of loss.
According to the film’s official logline, “To Adaego With Love” tells the story of life after the Nigerian Civil War, where love blooms between a soldier and a schoolteacher from opposing ethnic backgrounds, only to be challenged by a divided society still haunted by the past.
Speaking exclusively with Newday Reporters on the much-anticipated project, veteran actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu described the film as a must-watch for Nigerians and Africans across the continent. He noted that the storyline is deeply relatable, touching on shared African experiences of conflict, healing, and the enduring power of love. Udokwu urged movie lovers not to miss the cinema release, describing the film as one of the grandest, most emotionally rich, and entertaining productions to grace Nigerian screens this year.
As excitement continues to build ahead of its release, industry watchers and film enthusiasts eagerly await the reception of “To Adaego With Love,” a movie poised to leave a lasting legacy as both a cinematic milestone and a heartfelt tribute to the late Onyeka Onwenu’s enduring impact on African arts and culture.
