2020 Nigerian romance film
| Dear Bayo |
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| Directed by | Imoh Umoren |
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| Story by | Imoh Umoren |
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| Starring | Chimezie Imo
Tunbosun Aiyedehin |
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Release date |
- 31 January 2020 (2020-01-31)
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Running time | 102 minutes |
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| Country | Nigeria |
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| Language | English |
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Dear Bayo is a 2020 Nigerian romantic drama film written and directed by Imoh Umoren.[1] The film stars Chimezie Imo and Tunbosun Aiyedehin in the lead roles while the film marked the fifth directorial venture of Imoh Umoren.[2] The film was mostly shot in Niger Delta. The film was released on 31 January 2020 and opened to positive reviews.
Synopsis
The storyline follows a love affair between a youth corper Bayo who plays the titular role and Ebipade, a humble girl. Both are from humble backgrounds and are smitten by each other but have to overcome obstacles in their personal lives to be together forever.
Cast
- Chimezie Imo as Bayo
- Juliet Awinoren as Jemima
- Tunbosun Aiyedehin as Iya Bayo
- Martha Ehinome as Ebipade
- Valery Dish as Rahina
- Donald Ndubuisi as Sekibo
- Gregory Ojefua as Mugabe
- Kelechi Udegbe as Epalibo
- J.J. Ekpiteta as Capenter
- Lucy Glover as Efe
- Chimezie Imo as Bayo
- Chioma Obi as Ruka
- Ofindelia Etineh as Sekibo's Girlfriend
- Isaiah Ode as Rukky
- Daniel Osarumwense as Aliyu
Awards and nominations
| Year
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Award
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Category
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Result
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Ref
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| 2019
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Best of Nollywood Awards
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Best Actor in a Lead role – English
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Nominated
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[3]
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| Best Supporting Actor – English
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Nominated
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| Best Supporting Actress – English
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Nominated
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| Movie with the Best Soundtrack
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Nominated
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| Best Use of Make up in a Movie
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Nominated
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| Movie with the Best Cinematography
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Nominated
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| Movie with the Best Editing
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Nominated
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| Most Promising Actress
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Nominated
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| Most Promising Actor
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Won
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