A Simple Lie (film)
| A Simple Lie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
| Written by | Mannie Oiseomaye |
| Produced by | Biodun Stephen |
| Starring | Bisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Kiekie Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri. |
| Cinematography | Ladipo Abiola Lawrence Morgan |
| Edited by | Adesuwa Omon Adio Solanke |
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A Simple Lie is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedic film. It was co-produced by Biodun Stephen and David Wade production.[1][2][3] The film came four months after her commitment with Anthill Studio's progressive Tailor's Club, and it stars Bisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri.[3][1]
Premier
[edit]On 25 March 2021, the film was premiered in the cinema before the official release in July.[4]
Synopsis
[edit]Five friends were secretly having affairs with one another. They were surprised when it was eventually discovered through the terminal illness of one of them. They thought it was a small lie but realised that even a small lie matters.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori as Fade
- Bisola Aiyeola as Boma
- Emmanuel Ikubese as Azeem
- Kachi Nnochiri as Xavier
- Bolaji Ogunmola as Donna
- Daniel Abua as Nosa
- Tope Ajao as Better Half Agent
- Sarah Ebegbe as Azeem's Secretary
- Claudia Thomas as Buka Worker
- Biodun Stephen as Boma's Mum
Box office
[edit]According to CEAN, about N346.6 million were realized from ticket sold in the Nollywood industry in March 2021 and A simple lie was the 2nd leading film between 25 and 27 March with box office success of N9,809,900.[5][6][7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (25 February 2022). "Here's the official trailer for Biodun Stephen's 'A Simple Lie'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (15 January 2021). "Here's a first look at Biodun Stephen's 'A Simple Lie'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "Bisola Aiyeola, Ikubese, others star in A Simple Lie". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "A Simple Lie by Biodun Stephen premieres March 25 - Businessday NG". businessday.ng. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Report, Agency (5 April 2022). "Hollywood dominates as Nigerian cinemas record N347 million revenue in March". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ NEWS, NNN (5 April 2022). "Nigeria's box office records N346.6m revenue in March". NNN. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Batman highest grossing movie in Nigeria, N346m earned on all films - P.M. News". Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Top 20 Films Report -- 25th-27th March 2022 - Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria". ceanigeria.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ admin (5 April 2022). "Cinema: Nigeria's box office records N346.6m revenue in March - Chronicle.ng". www.chronicle.ng. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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