Across the Niger

Across the Niger is a Nigerian drama movie produced in 2004, directed by Izu Ojukwu and written by Kabat Esosa Egbon. Sequel to Battle Of Love. A bold yet sensitive foray into the moral dilemmas of the Nigerian civil war of 1967–1970. It is a story of Nigeria, a love story of Africa: its past, its present and its future. It starred Chiwetalu Agu, who was nominated for best actor in a supporting role for his part in the film at the 2008 4th annual Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Synopsis
Before to the start of the conflict, Major Dubem, a prince from the east, served as a soldier in northern Nigeria.

He also married a northerner named Habiba while he was there.

Dubem fled to the east with his wife because his life was in danger in the north.

Even though she is pregnant for him, his father, the king, and the village elders refused to accept Habiba as one of them.

He must wed the lady that they have chosen for him on their own.

Contrarily, his uncle, a liar and a cheat, sells his people out to their enemies.

Cast
Across the Niger features some Nigerian top actors and actress.


 * Kanayo O. Kanayo as Dubem
 * Rekiya Attah as Habiba
 * Segun Arinze
 * Chiwetalu Agu
 * Ireti Doyle
 * Chinedu Ikedieze
 * Pete Edochie
 * Ramsey Nouah