Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust)
Directed by	Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Written by	Ossa Earliece
Produced by	John Chukwuma Abua Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Starring	Olu Jacobs Bob-Manuel Udokwu Ngozi Ezeonu Iyobosa Olaye Kofi Adjorlolo
Cinematography	Lanre Oluwole Ejim Fortune Kezi
Edited by	Victor Ehi-Amedu
Music by	Henry Edo
Production company	John Films Sources
Distributed by	Nollywood Distributions
Release date	November 26, 2012 (2012-11-26) [1]
Running time	124 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Languages	English Bini
Budget	₦18 million[2][3]

Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012,^[4] but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State.^[5][6]

It received 10 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film.

Cast

• Olu Jacobs
• Bob-Manuel Udokwu
• Kofi Adjorlolo
• Ngozi Ezeonu
• Cliff Igbinovia
• Iyobosa Olaye - Adesuwa

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave Adesuwa a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping.^[7]