Dear Affy

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Dear Affy
Dear Affy Promotional Poster.jpeg
Promotional poster
Directed bySamuel Olatunji
Starring Toyin Abraham
Enyinna Nwigwe
Kehinde Bankole
Odunlade Adekola
Distributed byFilmOne Entertainment
Release date
  • 14 February 2020 (2020-02-14)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Box office₦39.6 million [1]

Dear Affy is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film written and directed by Samuel Olatunji. [2] The film stars Toyin Abraham, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kehinde Bankole and Odunlade Adekola in the lead roles. Newcomer Bianca Udo made her film acting debut through this film. [3] The film had its theatrical release on 14 February 2020 coinciding Valentine's Day and received mixed reviews from critics. [4]

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Synopsis

An organized ardent female art enthusiast who is about to marry a man of her cherishing dreams then faces sudden obstacles and challenges after becoming pregnant accidentally even before her marriage. This spoiled her well-prepared and laid out plans and strategies and she embarks on a challenging mission in search of the father of the unborn baby. [5]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Movie with the Best ComedyDear AffyWon [6]
Best Actor in a Lead role – English Eyinna Nwigwe Nominated [7]
Best Actress in a Lead role –English Kehinde Bankole Nominated
Movie with the Best ScreenplayDear AffyNominated
Movie with the Best CinematographyNominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in A ComedyWilliams UchembaPending [8]
Best Actress in A DramaKehinde BankolePending
Best Actor in A DramaEyinna NwigwePending
Best Lighting DesignerFei MustaphaPending

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