[2] The story revolves around the relationship between two culturally different persons, and the challenges they faced in getting the approval of their parents in inter-tribal and multi-religious consummation of the marriage in a modern Nigerian society.

Hadiza is more liberal in her view on marriage, and she frequently reads the biographical book, There was a Country, which was a narration on the events that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War written by Igbo author, Chinua Achebe.

In a bid to ensure his family remain within the tribal and religious lines, Musa also match-makes Aliyu, an Islamic Northerner, to initiate a relationship with Hadiza, however she often felt no chemistry when he is around her.

With a 41% rating, the site consensus reads "North East really is simply a cheesy romance that only wins because of the valid points it makes and conversations it starts.".

[4] The Movie Pencil gave it an "A+", describing it as one of the smoothest Nigerian romantic films with an excellent continuity and stellar performances from the lead actors.