Moms at War explained

Moms at War
Director:	Omoni Oboli
Producer:	Moses Babatope
Starring:	Yul Edochie Eucharia Anunobi Funke Akindele
Distributor:	Film One Distribution
Runtime:	91 minutes
Country:	Nigeria
Language:	English
Gross:	NGN40,000,000

Moms at War is a 2018 Nigerian comedy drama movie directed by Omoni Oboli. It stars Funke Akindele as well as Michelle Dede, the former of whom won an award for her role as Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

The film is a collaboration between Inkblot, FilmOne, and Dioni Visions.^[1] It was premiered in August 2018^[2] at the Filmhouse Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos.^[3] It was released on August 17, 2018.^[4]

Synopsis

It tells the story of two mothers who compete against each other to ensure success in the lives of their children,^[5] particularly in a scholarship competition.^[6]

Omoni Oboli says she was inspired to write and direct the movie because of her own childhood experiences.^[7]

Notes and References

1. July 24, 2018 Here's when Omoni Oboli's new film will be released in cinemas, Pulse Nigeria
2. Adelowo Abedumiti, August 18, 2018 Stars Turn Up For Moms At War Premiere, The Guardian
3. August 18, 2018 Omoni Oboli’s ‘Moms at War’ goes to cinema, The Nation
4. Faith Adeoye, December 22, 2018 Top Nollywood Movies That Ruled The Cinema In 2018, Nigerian Tribune
5. News: Watch Omoni Oboli and Funke Akindele fight it out in "Moms at War" trailer. Izuzu. Chidumga. 2018-11-19. en-US.
6. July 21, 2018 Moms At War Set To Open At Cinemas, Nigerian Tribune
7. Saminu Machunga, August 13, 2018, Omoni Oboli: Growing up in a broken home inspired me to direct ‘Moms at War’, The Cable