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Adaeze Ibechukwu

Adaeze Ibechukwu

Occupation
Writer
Active
2018 - Present
AKA
Maureen Adaeze

Career Stats

Rising
Movies
34
Years Active
8yrs
Per Year
4.3films

Career Overview

Adaeze Ibechukwu has 34 film credits spanning 2020–2026 .

  • Peak: 2024
  • Hiatus: 2 years (2020–2022)
  • Pace: 4.3 films/year

Role Distribution

Screenplay ×19
Writer ×14
Story ×9
Editor ×1
Creator ×1

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: HighFav: Drama
Drama
38
Romance
32
Comedy
9
Family
5
Thriller
5
Action
2
Crime
1

Biography

Nigerian author, playwright, and Nollywood scriptwriter from Anambra, began writing at age 8 and published her first books at 10. With a B.A. from University of Benin and M.A. in Theatre Arts from University of Lagos, she's penned scripts for films like Twin Souls and Stolen. Awards include NWA Story Series Writer of the Year and 100 Most Influential Under Her works blend cultural narratives with contemporary themes.

EARLY LIFE

Began writing at age 8 and published her first books at 10.

CAREER

Nigerian author, playwright, and Nollywood scriptwriter. With a B.A. from University of Benin and M.A. in Theatre Arts from University of Lagos, she's penned scripts for films like Twin Souls and Stolen. Awards include NWA Story Series Writer of the Year and 100 Most Influential Under. Her works blend cultural narratives with contemporary themes.

Filmography

Lagos Couples Part 2
MOVIE

Lagos Couples Part 2

2022

DramaRomance
Roles: Screenplay
Lagos Couples
MOVIE

Lagos Couples

2022

DramaRomance
Roles: Screenplay
Sweet Hearts
MOVIE

Sweet Hearts

2024

DramaComedyRomance
Roles: Story, Screenplay
Best Friends
MOVIE

Best Friends

2020

DramaRomance
Roles: Co-writer
Wear My Shoe
MOVIE

Wear My Shoe

2025

DramaRomance
Roles: Story, Screenplay
Once Upon A Village
MOVIE

Once Upon A Village

2026

DramaFamily
Roles: Creator, Screenplay
Illusions Of Us
MOVIE

Illusions Of Us

2025

DramaRomance
Roles: Writer
Love And The Crown
MOVIE

Love And The Crown

2024

DramaRomance
Roles: Writer
Me Or You
MOVIE

Me Or You

2024

DramaRomance
Roles: Screenplay
Clean Heart
MOVIE

Clean Heart

2024

DramaRomance
Roles: Screenplay

Career Timeline

12020
32022
82023
102024
62025
62026

By Decade

2020s
34

Box Office Trend

Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2026
  1. 1
    ₦39,499,048.00
    93 cinemas
  2. 2
    ₦34,344,147.00
    97 cinemas
  3. 3
    Phoenix Fury
    New this week
    ₦10,551,146.00
    84 cinemas
  4. 4
    Maybe... Maybe Not
    New this week
    ₦10,384,485.00
    69 cinemas
  5. 5
    Wire Transfer
    New this week
    ₦7,683,613.00
    66 cinemas

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