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.

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

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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