Ada Omo Daddy
{{Short description|2023 Nigerian movie}}
{{Infobox film
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| director = {{Plainlist|
- Akay Mason
- Adebayo Tijani
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| writer = Yakubu Olawale
| producer = Mercy Aigbe
| starring = {{Plainlist|
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| cinematography = Barnabas Emordi
| editing = Adio Solanke
| music = Adam Songbird
| distributor = Cinemax distribution
| released = {{Film date|2023|12|15|df=yes}}
| country = Nigeria
| language = English
}}
Ada Omo Daddy is a 2023 Nigerian family oriented comedy drama written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by Mercy Aigbe,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-09-02 |title=Mercy Aigbe: On why ' Ada Omo Daddy' is the movie to anticipate |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/mercy-aigbe-on-why-ada-omo-daddy-is-the-movie-to-anticipate/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-17 |title=Movie Title: Ada Omo Daddy |url=https://dailytrust.com/movie-title-ada-omo-daddy/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Onu |date=2023-12-26 |title='Ada Omo Daddy': 'Wedding Party' copy that falls short in several ways |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/654226-ada-omo-daddy-wedding-party-copy-that-falls-short-in-several-ways.html |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}
Plot
Ada Omo Daddy tells the story of Pero who is set to marry Victor. Pero’s life takes a dramatic turn when Ifeanyi 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.{{Cite web |last=Oloruntoyin |first=Faith |date=2023-11-27 |title=Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/ada-omo-daddy-love-is-chaotic-in-mercy-aigbes-star-packed-trailer/xtwzebk |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}
Cast
- Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Ireti Balogun
- Mercy Aigbe as older Moturanyo
- Omowumi Dada as Peresola "Pero" Balogun
- Tayo Faniran as Victor
- Charles Okafor as Ifeanyi
- Chiwetalu Agu as Uncle Ndubuisi
- Wunmi Toriola
- Taiwo Adeyemi
- Adeniyi Johnson as young Ifeanyi
- Carol King as Mrs. Ekpeyong
- Dele Odule as Chief Balogun
- Tomi Ojo as Fara
- Nkechi Blessing as Ndidi
- Unusual Phyna as Young Ireti
- Miriam Peters as Ezinne
- Morenikeji Gloria
- Fred Amata
Reception
Ada Omo Daddy was listed among the top ten movies for the 2023 festive season by Premium Times.{{Cite web |last=Olusola |first=Elijah |date=2023-12-25 |title=Ada Omo Daddy, Osato, Nine other movies to watch this season |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/654007-ada-omo-daddy-osato-nine-other-movies-to-watch-this-season.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}