Dear Bayo
Directed byImoh Umoren
Story byImoh Umoren
StarringChimezie Imo
Tunbosun Aiyedehin
Music bylahraiye
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.

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.[3][4]

Cast

  • Chimezie Imo as Bayo
  • Tunbosun Aiyedehin as Ebipade
  • Martha Ehinome as Orhiere

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – English Nominated [5]
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

  1. ↑ "Imoh Umoren has given us visuals to his upcoming movie 'Dear Bayo' » YNaija". YNaija. 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  2. ↑ "Watch The Moving Trailer For Imoh Umoren's New Film, 'Dear Bayo'". Konbini - All Pop Everything! (in French). Archived from the original on 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  3. ↑ "Watch Dear Bayo | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  4. ↑ "Dear Bayo". www.indiflixx.com. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  5. ↑ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2021-10-10.


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