''Across the Niger'' is a

Nigerian Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...

drama movie produced in 2004, directed by

Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director. In 2007 he won ''Best Director'' for '' Sitanda'' at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards, which received nine nominations and won five awards at the event, including ''Best Picture'' and ''Best Nigerian Fi ...

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 African 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 drama features some Nigerian top actors and actress . * Kanayo O. Kanayo * Rekiya Attah * Segun Arinze * Chiwetalu Agu * Ireti Doyle * Chinedu Ikedieze *

Pete Edochie Chief Pete Edochie, MON (born March 7, 1947) is a Nigerian actor. Edochie is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy Altho ...

* Ramsey Noah *

References

Films directed by Izu Ojukwu 2004 drama films Nigerian drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub