Tade Productions’ Award-Winning Romantic Period Drama, To Adaego With Love, Arrives in Cinemas February 6

Following its Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay wins at the 14th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), the highly anticipated romantic period drama, To Adaego With Love, is set to make it theatrical debut in cinemas across West Africa. Set against the backdrop of 1975 Nigeria, the film is a story of love, healing, and the courageous defiance of tribal boundaries in the fragile aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War.

Chisom Agoawuike and Adam Garba as lead characters Adaego and Major Bala in To Adaego With Love

Distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution in partnership with Trino Motion Pictures, the film is scheduled to open in cinemas across Nigeria on February 6, 2026, strategically timed for the Valentine’s Day season.

The film holds a significant place in Nigerian cinema history, marking the final screen appearance of the late music and film icon, Onyeka Onwenu.

Veteran Actor Bob Manuel Udokwu and late music legend Onyeka Onwenu play Adaego's Father and Grandmother respectively.

Directed by Nwamaka Chikezie and written and produced by Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba, To Adaego With Love is set five years after the Biafran War and follows Adaego, a spirited young mathematics teacher who accepts a posting to a military school within an army barracks. Her decision is met with fierce resistance from her family, who continue to bear the emotional scars of the conflict. The story deepens when Adaego crosses paths with Major Balarabe Alkali, a disciplined yet compassionate army officer tasked with the sensitive responsibility of rebuilding trust between Igbo communities and the Nigerian military government. What begins as a chance encounter evolves into a powerful connection that challenges the political, cultural, and emotional tensions of the era.

The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Adam Garba, Chisom Agoawuike, Chioma Chukwuka, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Riyo David, Demi Banwo, and Six Foot Plus. It also holds a significant place in Nigerian cinema history, marking the final screen appearance of the late music and film icon, Onyeka Onwenu. Her performance as Adaego's grandmother lends remarkable depth to the film, standing as a fitting tribute to her enduring legacy.

Nollywood Star, Chioma Chukwuka, plays the role of Adaego's Mother.

At its core, To Adaego With Love examines the complexities of intertribal marriage and the personal cost of reconciliation. Set during the “One Nigeria” era, the film explores the courage it takes for two individuals to love across the very lines that once tore a nation apart. Ultimately, To Adaego With Love is both a reflection on Nigeria’s history and a timeless testament to the power of human connection in overcoming institutional and societal divides.

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