Ada Omo Daddy Explained

Producer:Mercy Aigbe
Cinematography:Barnabas Emordi
Editing:Adio Solanke
Music:Adam Songbird
Distributor:Cinemax distribution
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

Ada Omo Daddy is a 2023 Nigerian family oriented comedy drama written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by Mercy Aigbe,[1] and co-directed by Akay Mason and Adebayo Tijani. The movie hinges mainly on a paternity deception unraveled in the course of a wedding party popularly known as the "Owambe" in Yoruba. The movie featured some Nollywood actors such as Charles Okafor, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe, Chiwetalu Agu and Uche Ndubuisi.[2] [3]

Plot

Ada Omo Daddy tells the story of Pero (Omowumi Dada) who is set to marry Victor (Tayo Faniran). Pero’s life takes a dramatic turn when Ifeanyi (Charles Okafor), suddenly appeared claiming to be her biological father, stirring up trouble in the seemingly perfect Balogun family. The sudden appearance of Ifeanyi, estranged but now repentant, unfolds unpleasant past secrets that must be resolved before Pero’s wedding with Victor.[4]

Cast

Reception

Ada Omo Daddy was listed among the top ten movies for the 2023 festive season by Premium Times.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-09-02 . Mercy Aigbe: On why ' Ada Omo Daddy' is the movie to anticipate . 2024-02-18 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2024-02-17 . Movie Title: Ada Omo Daddy . 2024-02-18 . Daily Trust . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Stephen . Onu . 2023-12-26 . 'Ada Omo Daddy': 'Wedding Party' copy that falls short in several ways . 2024-02-18 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Oloruntoyin . Faith . 2023-11-27 . Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer . 2024-02-18 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  5. Web site: Olusola . Elijah . 2023-12-25 . Ada Omo Daddy, Osato, Nine other movies to watch this season . 2024-02-19 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.