Iwalewa is a 2006 Nigerian film produced by Khabirat Kafidipe and her sister Aishat Kafidipe, directed by Tunde Olaoye. The film starred Remi Abiola and Femi Branch.
Synopsis
The film narrated the story of a young girl, Iwalewa who lot her parent at her earliest age but had to live with the agony of an orphan.
The film tells the story of a young village girl called Awero, played by Sola Asedeko, who lost her virginity as a result of rape before she met her childhood love, called Odejimi, whom she decides to marry. Odejimi must use a white handkerchief to evidence the virginal blood of Awero on their wedding night as required by tradition. Odejimi is disappointed when no blood is produced and this results in a war between the villagers of Awero and Odejimi.
The film narrated the dilemma of a young lady called Awero, Sola Asedeko who must choose between two eager suitors: Odejimi, a brave hunter and Lapade, a wealthy man but found herself in a mess on her wedding day with Odejimi.