Dear Bayo

Dear Bayo
Dear Bayo
Directed by	Imoh Umoren
Story by	Imoh Umoren
Starring	Chimezie Imo; Tunbosun Aiyedehin
Release date	31 January 2020;
Running time	102 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Last updated May 09, 2025

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

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

Chimezie Imo as Bayo
Juliet Awinoren as Jemima
Tunbosun Aiyedehin as Iya Bayo
Martha Ehinome as Ebipade
Valery Dish as Rahina
Donald Ndubuisi as Sekibo
Gregory Ojefua as Mugabe
Kelechi Udegbe as Epalibo
J.J. Ekpiteta as Capenter
Lucy Glover as Efe
Chioma Obi as Ruka
Ofindelia Etineh as Sekibo's Girlfriend
Isaiah Ode as Rukky
Daniel Osarumwense as Aliyu

Awards and nominations

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

↑ 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.
↑ 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.
↑ 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.

External links

Dear Bayo at IMDb

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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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