There is a particular kind of joy that comes from being in a room full of people who are genuinely excited about something. That was the atmosphere last night at the advanced screening of Call of My Life, where Tiwa Savage’s devoted fanbase mixed seamlessly with members of the media, all gathered to see the film ahead of its official theatrical release. Honestly, the evening started long before anyone even took their seat.
Outside the venue, a karaoke setup had already turned into its own mini-event. Tiwa Savage fans performed with full commitment: no shame, no hesitation, just pure energy. It was the kind of looseness that only happens when everyone in a room is operating on the same emotional wavelength. It set the tone perfectly for the night ahead.
We also spent time with the people behind the film. Writer and lead actress Uzoamaka Power, Beverly Osu, Andrew Bunting, and director Apampa Oluwadamilola, popularly known as Dammy Twitch, were all warm, open, and clearly proud of what they had created. Tiwa Savage moved through the room with the easy charisma you would expect, greeting guests and taking in the excitement around the film. By the time the lights finally dimmed, the anticipation had been building for hours.
Then the film started. And it delivered.
We Have Not Had a Rom-Com Like This Before
I want to be careful with that claim, because it is a big one. But I mean it. Nollywood has produced entertaining romantic comedies for years: films that are easy to enjoy and fun to watch. What it has rarely delivered is a romantic comedy that feels emotionally mature. One that understands love is not only about butterflies and grand gestures, but also about healing, uncertainty, emotional timing, and the quiet courage required to try again after heartbreak. Call of My Life understands all of that.
The film follows Soluchi, a young woman still trying to rebuild herself after being abandoned by the man she loved. When an ordinary work call unexpectedly connects her with someone new—easygoing, warm, and entirely unexpected—she is forced to confront whether she is emotionally ready to want something again. On paper, the premise sounds simple. On screen, it feels surprisingly profound.
Uzoamaka Power both wrote the screenplay and stars as Soluchi, and that dual role clearly benefits the character. Soluchi possesses an emotional interiority rarely explored this carefully in local romantic comedies. Call of My Life does not simply show her falling in love; it shows her choosing to. That distinction becomes the emotional backbone of the story.
The Cast Elevates Everything
Andrew Bunting brings effortless charm to the role of Eli without ever leaning into cliché. There is a natural lightness to his performance that balances Uzoamaka Power’s more emotionally guarded energy, and their chemistry develops gradually enough to feel believable rather than manufactured. Zubby Michael also brings surprising emotional weight to a role that could easily have been reduced to a one-dimensional ex-boyfriend archetype. The film wisely avoids turning him into a villain. Instead, it presents him as someone who simply loved differently, and it trusts the audience to sit with that complexity.
Beverly Osu remains reliably excellent, while Justin Ugonna, widely known online as Justin UG, comfortably holds his own in what appears to be his first major big-screen role. He is definitely someone worth paying attention to moving forward.
Then there are Patience Ozokwor and Nkem Owoh as Soluchi’s parents. Together, they are an event. Their scenes bring genuine comedy without ever undercutting the film’s emotional sincerity, which is much harder to pull off than it looks.
A Film That Knows Exactly How It Wants to Feel
Out in Cinemas today🗓️
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Call Of My Life (2026)
Dir: Dammy Twitch
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Visually, the film is confident. Dammy Twitch’s background in music-video direction is immediately noticeable, though not in an overly stylized or distracting way. Instead, it appears in his sensitivity to mood, rhythm, and emotional texture. He pays close attention not just to what appears within a frame, but to how the frame itself feels. There is a warmth to the visual language that feels nostalgic while still remaining deeply Nigerian and contemporary. The color palette, styling, locations, and production design all contribute to a world that feels inviting and that you would want to live in.
Johnny Drille’s music runs through the film almost like a second heartbeat. It never feels like a soundtrack added afterward for emotional effect. Instead, the music feels embedded into the film’s emotional architecture from the beginning. His on-screen appearance alongside Cobhams Asuquo becomes one of the movie’s quieter but genuinely memorable pleasures.
Just Go See It
Call of My Life is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria through FilmOne Entertainment. Take someone you love. Take someone you are hoping to love. Or go alone and sit with the emotions privately. Either way, go. This is the kind of film you want Nollywood to keep making, and the best way to support that is to actually show up for it.
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