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Dear Bayo

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Dear Bayo
Directed byImoh Umoren
Story byImoh Umoren
StarringChimezie Imo
Tunbosun Aiyedehin
Release date
  • 31 January 2020 (2020-01-31)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

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

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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

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  • Chimezie Imo as Bayo
  • Tunbosun Aiyedehin as Ebipade
  • Martha Ehinome as Orhiere
  • Valery Dish
  • Donald Ndubuisi
  • Gregory Ojefua as Mugabe
  • Kelechi Udegbe

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – English Nominated [3]
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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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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