Moses Inwang’s Devil Is a Liar: A Story of Love, Deceit, and Broken Dreams
Moses Inwang’s psychological thriller Devil Is a Liar unfolds in Lagos, where Adaora, a successful and ambitious woman, meets Jaiye, a charming younger man who appears too good to be true. She’s established in her career, ready for love, while he’s depicted as a driven fashion entrepreneur battling his own ambitions.
Drawn together by attraction, the couple’s romance quickly blossoms, leaving friends and family impressed by their chemistry, but cracks begin to appear. Despite their whirlwind courtship and eventual marriage, tension arises when Adaora longs for motherhood and Jaiye puts his business first. The conflict reaches a breaking point as he demands she choose between carrying her pregnancy to term or preserving their marriage.
Tragedy and betrayal follow. Adaora’s life unravels when she learns of Jaiye’s infidelity via a disturbing anonymous text. In a moment of rage, she retaliates, driving her car into him, an act that sets off a chain of fallout: jail time, emotional devastation, and personal ruin.
The narrative takes another disturbing turn when Adaora undergoes an unauthorized hysterectomy performed by Dr. Bala, compounding her betrayal and stripping her of a future she’d envisioned.
Despite these implausible plot developments, the movie’s acting anchors the film. Nse Ikpe-Etim’s portrayal of Adaora is powerful and grounded, accentuating her emotional journey from hopeful love to haunted survivor. The ensemble, including James Gardiner, Nancy Isime, and Erica Nlewedim, adds texture and intensity—even if some character arcs feel underdeveloped.
Though the storyline leans heavily on familiar Nollywood tropes, rich woman, scheming younger man, betrayal, revenge, the performances give it staying power, even if viewers are left with more questions than answers.