''Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust)'' is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction film produced and directed by

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. It stars

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, 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

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. It received 10 nominations at the

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, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design,

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in Visual effects, and Best

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film.

Cast

as Ezomo *

*Kofi Adjorlolo *

Ngozi Ezeonu Ngozi Ezeonu (born Ngozi Ikpelue, May 23, 1965) is a veteran Nigerian actress and former journalist notable for her portrayal of archetypal matriarchs in Nollywood movies. In 2012, she starred in '' Adesuwa'', a role that earned her the Best Su ...

*Cliff Igbinovia *Jennifer Iyobosa Olaye - Adesuwa *Martha Ankomah

Reception

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gave ''Adesuwa'' a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping.

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2012 films Films shot in Benin City English-language Nigerian films 2010s historical drama films Drama films based on actual events Films set in the 1750s Films set in 1752 Best Visual Effects Africa Movie Academy Award winners Best Costume Design Africa Movie Academy Award winners Best Nigerian Film Africa Movie Academy Award winners Nigerian drama films 2012 drama films Nigerian films based on actual events 2010s English-language films English-language historical drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub

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