Dear Bayo

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Dear Bayo
Movie poster of dear bayo.jpg
Directed by Imoh Umoren
Story byImoh Umoren
StarringChimezie Imo
Tunbosun Aiyedehin
Release date
  • 31 January 2020 (2020-01-31)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

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.

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Synopsis

The storyline follows love affair between a youth corper Bayo who plays the titular role and Ebipade, a humble girl. Both are from humble backgrounds are smitten by each other but have to overcome obstacles in their personal lives to be together forever.

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Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – EnglishNominated [3]
Best Supporting Actor – EnglishNominated
Best Supporting Actress – EnglishNominated
Movie with the Best SoundtrackNominated
Best Use of Make up in a MovieNominated
Movie with the Best CinematographyNominated
Movie with the Best EditingNominated
Most Promising ActressNominated
Most Promising ActorWon

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References

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