Big Love is a 2023 Nigerian romantic family drama written and directed by Biodun Stephen and marks the first collaboration between Biodun Stephen and Inkblot Productions.[1] Released in cinemas nationwide on 28 June 2023 and starring Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson, Teniola Aladese, Jaiye Kuti, Shaffy Bello and others.[2] The film was shot in Lagos State and depicts the modern-day Lagos life.[1]
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Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
Written by | Biodun Stephen |
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Distributed by | Inkblot Productions |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Synopsis
editBig Love tells the story of Adil played by Timini Egbuson, a young man who is so passionate about his dreams and chasing them squarely and Adina played by Bimbo Ademoye, an independent lady who is also really focused on making ends meet at a graduate trainee camp. The two soon begin to fall in love and start building a budding love which later becomes threatened by Adina's fears and a secret.[3]
Cast
edit- Timini Egbuson as Adil
- Bimbo Ademoye as Adina
- Shafy Bello as Kafil
- Jaiye Kuti as Kareema
- Seyi Awolowo as Lade
- Kalu Ikeagwu as Bako
- Teniola Aladese as Kareen
- Gbohunmi Adedayo as Event Planner
- Adediwura Adesegha as Official
- Femi Adisloba as Restaurant Staff
- Desmond Agbo as Panel Official
- Elvictor Emmanuel as Waiter
- Abiola Azeez as Nanny
- Koleosho Hismaheel as Soft
- Ronke Ojo as Deaconess
- Ossy Joseph as John
- Isioma Mordi as Fabric Store Assistant
- Deza the Great as Amir
- Jedida Jo James as Jayden
- Jennifer Ugokwe as Panel Official
- Malvin Joseph as Panel Official
Release and achievement
editFollowing its release on 28 June 2023, Big Love made a great impact at the Nigerian box office, reaching the highest grossing Nollywood film, grossing over ₦20 million in less than a week of release.[4] The film grossed and displaced Hollywood counterpart like Transformers and The Flash.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson tug at your heartstrings in 'Big Love'". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-05-13). "Watch Bimbo Ademoye & Timini Egbuson Fall in Love Again in Upcoming Romantic Drama "Big Love" | Teaser". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "Inkblot Productions tap Stephen for new film, Big Love". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ a b "'Big Love' displaces 'Transformers', 'The Flash', nears ₦20 million". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ YNaija (2023-07-05). "Nollywood's Big Love Triumphs at Box Office, Outshines Hollywood Hits » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "Inkblot's 'Big Love' Emerges No1 Nollywood Movie - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.