There’s a certain 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 lifeWhere Tiwa Savages dedicated fanbase blended seamlessly with members of the media, all gathered to see the film ahead of its official theatrical release. To be honest, the evening started long before anyone even took a seat.
Outside the venue, a karaoke setup had already grown 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 evening ahead.
We also spent time with the people behind the film. Writer and leading actress Uzoamaka power, Beverly Osu, Andreas Buntingand director Apampa Oluwadamilolapopularly known as Dammy Twitchwere all warm, open and clearly proud of what they had created. Tiwa Savage walked around the room with the easy charisma you’d expect, greeting guests and enjoying the excitement surrounding the film. By the time the lights finally went out, the anticipation had been building for hours.
Then the movie started. And it delivered.
We haven’t had a Rom-Com like this before
I want to be careful with that statement because it is a big statement. But I mean it. Nollywood has been making 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. Someone who understands love is not just about butterflies and grand gestures, but also about healing, uncertainty, emotional timing, and the quiet courage it takes to try again after a heartbreak. Call of my life understands all 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 conversation unexpectedly brings her into contact with someone new – easy-going, warm and completely 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 deep.
Uzoamaka Power wrote both the screenplay and the lead role as Soluchi, and that dual role clearly benefits the character. Soluchi possesses an emotional interiority that is rarely so carefully explored in local romantic comedies. Call of my life doesn’t just show her falling in love; it shows that she chooses to do so. That distinction becomes the emotional backbone of the story.
The cast takes everything to the next level
Andrew Bunting brings effortless charm to the role of Eli, without ever falling into clichés. There’s 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. Zub Michael also lends 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, he’s presented as someone who simply loved in a different way, and he trusts the audience to deal with that complexity.
Beverly Osu remains reliably excellent, while Justin UgonnaCommonly known online as Justin UG, he is comfortably holding his own in what appears to be his first major role on the big screen. 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 deliver genuine comedy without ever undermining the film’s emotional sincerity, which is much harder to pull off than it seems.
A film that knows exactly how it wants to feel
Today in the cinema🗓️
.
Call of my life (2026)
Director: Dammy Twitch
Dp: Muhammad Atta Ahmed pic.twitter.com/nj3z1NVUGA— NOLLY STILLS 🎬 (@nollystills) May 15, 2026
Visually the film is confident. Dammy Twitch’s background in directing music videos is immediately noticeable, but not in an overly stylized or distracting way. Instead, it is evident in its sensitivity to mood, rhythm, and emotional structure. He pays a lot of attention not only to what appears within a frame, but also to how the frame itself feels. There is a warmth to the imagery that feels nostalgic yet remains deeply Nigerian and contemporary. The color palette, styling, locations and production design all contribute to a world that feels inviting and one 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 after the fact for emotional effect. Instead, the music feels embedded in the film’s emotional architecture from the start. His appearance on the screen next to it Cobham’s Asuquo becomes one of the film’s quieter but truly memorable pleasures.
Just go see it
Call of my life is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria via FilmOne Entertainment. Take someone you love. Take someone you hope to love. Or go alone and sit with the emotions in private. Anyway, 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.
Check out more photos from the advanced screening of “Call Of My Life” with Tiwa Savage…
—Read also
