''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

8th Africa Movie Academy Awards The 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 22 April 2012 at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria to honor the best African films of 2011. The nominees were announced on 17 March 2012 at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Ban ...

, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film.

Cast

*Kofi Adjorlolo * Ngozi Ezeonu *Cliff Igbinovia *Iyobosa Olaye - Adesuwa

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 {{Nigeria-film-stub

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