| Dear Bayo | |
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| Directed by | Imoh Umoren |
| Story by | Imoh Umoren |
| Starring | Chimezie Imo Tunbosun Aiyedehin |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Dear Bayo is a 2020 Nigerian romantic drama film written and directed by Imoh Umoren. The film stars Chimezie Imo and Tunbosun Aiyedehin in the lead roles while the film marked the fifth directorial venture of Imoh Umoren. 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 | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor – English | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress – English | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Soundtrack | Nominated | |||
| Best Use of Make up in a Movie | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Editing | Nominated | |||
| Most Promising Actress | Nominated | |||
| Most Promising Actor | Won |
References
- Dayo, Bernard (25 February 2019). "Imoh Umoren has given us visuals to his upcoming movie 'Dear Bayo'". YNaija. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021.
- Animashaun, Damilola (25 February 2019). "Watch The Moving Trailer For Imoh Umoren's New Film, 'Dear Bayo'". Konbini. Archived from the original on 26 February 2019.
- Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition in Kano". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019.
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