To Adaego With Love, a historical romance drama directed by Nwamaka Chikezie is set to premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, set to run from September 4 to September 12, 2026.
The post-Civil War rom-com starring Adam Garba and Chisom Gabriella Agoawuike, is expected to screen at the festival alongside other Nollywood selected titles including Paths Unseen, Alpha, Okeoghene, and Convictions.
Brendan Ogbukaa-Garuba, the film’s writer and producer, recently announced the TINFF selection of the Nollywood rom-com, highlighting the sacrifices and challenges involved in making the film.
Set in 1975, To Adaego With Love narrates the journey of a soldier and a schoolteacher from different cultures. They both fall in love in a country still healing from the civil war. As their love grows, they must confront tribal rivalries and social divisions to test the strength of their love.
The award-winning film explores love, loss, identity, Nigerian history and reconciliation with supporting performances from Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Onyeka Onwenu, Chioma Chukwuka and Riyo David amongst others.
With its official selection at The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, To Adaego With Love secures its third festival selection folwoinb previouAfrican Film Festival Atlanta and previous debut at AFFRIF
