Love In Every Word Movie Review: A Nigerian Twist On Lavish Romance

Love in Every Word is a heartwarming tale of a young woman scarred by a painful past, unsure if love is meant for her until a man enters her life, proving that love can be found in the simplest of words. But just as she begins to believe again, she’s faced with an emotional crossroads: will she let her childhood trauma define her future, or will she embrace the love she truly deserves?

Produced by Omoni Oboli, this captivating film is a rollercoaster of emotions, love, and self-discovery. Catch Love In Every Word now, exclusively on Omoni Oboli TV!

Plot

Chioma is the definition of a modern-day bossbabe: smart, hardworking, and constantly juggling deadlines. But between a boyfriend who miraculously finds a new “investment” every two market days (with her money, of course) and a boss who dumps endless work on her (including the mysterious Jude’s tasks), Chioma is drowning in frustration. Soon enough, she ditches the gold-digging boyfriend but is still stuck in a toxic work environment where appreciation is a foreign concept.

A much-needed escape comes when she travels home to Anambra for her cousin’s wedding. And that’s where she met Obiora, fondly called Odogwu—a wealthy, confident, and ridiculously persistent bachelor who, from their first conversation, boldly declared, “I will marry you.” From that moment, he showers her with grand gestures, including buying the very building where she works—just to ask for her number.

Back in Lagos, Chioma is overwhelmed. Odogwu’s confidence and endless declarations of love are starting to freak her out. Desperate to push him away, she pulls the “I don’t date Igbo men” card and even mocks his accent. Wounded but dignified, Odogwu steps back. But soon enough, the one who was running now couldn’t stop thinking about him.

Chioma swallows her pride and returns to Odogwu, and their love story truly begins. But just when she thinks she’s found happiness, childhood trauma comes knocking. Memories of her father’s betrayal resurface, reminding her why she swore off Igbo men in the first place. Now, she must confront her past—will she fight for Odogwu, or will fear steal her happily ever after?

Cast

Uzor Arukwe takes on the role of Obiora, delivering a flawless Igbo accent with no slips or forced moments, he truly owned the character. While his role didn’t demand intense emotional heavy lifting, his consistency and natural charm made Obiora feel effortlessly real.

Chioma, played by Bambam Adenibuyan, brings an interesting contrast to Obiora’s loquacious nature. Her performance was impressive, and she carried the role well. However, her soft-spoken demeanour might either be a refreshing touch or a bit of a drag, depending on the viewer’s preference.

Other notable performances came from Osereme Inegbenebor, Amanda Iriekpen, and Thelma Chukwunwem, each adding their own spark to the film. Their contributions, while not as central, helped shape the world of the story, making it all the more engaging.

Language

Love in Every Word was performed in English.

Summary

If Fifty Shades of Grey had a Nigerian cousin (minus the whips and chains), Love In Every Word would be it! This film pulls you in effortlessly, making it easy to overlook its rather bony plot. But let’s be honest: who’s here for plot depth when we have grand romance and a determined lover like Odogwu?

Speaking of Odogwu’s wealth, while his gestures towards Chioma were extravagant, there wasn’t much to showcase his own lavish lifestyle. No flashy cars, no opulent mansions, just pure, relentless “Igbo man” wooing tactics. Maybe that’s the point? Wealth isn’t about flaunting but about using it to get what or who you want.

On the fashion front, the costumes were pretty mid. There wasn’t much of a transformation for Chioma before and after meeting Obiora, which could have visually emphasized her shift in lifestyle and love.

That said, Love In Every Word is one of those movies that sneaks up on you when you think you’re just casually watching, and then suddenly, you’re smiling like a lovestruck teenager. Flaws aside, it’s an enjoyable, feel-good watch that delivers romance the Nigerian way.