A Simple Lie (film)
| A Simple Lie | |
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| Directed by | Biodun Stephen |
| Written by | Mannie Oiseomaye |
| Produced by | Biodun Stephen |
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| Cinematography | Ladipo Abiola Lawrence Morgan |
| Edited by | Adesuwa Omon Adio Solanke |
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A Simple Lie is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedy film. It was co-produced by Biodun Stephen and David Wade Production.[1][2][3] The film was released four months after her commitment with Anthill Studio's Progressive Tailors Club, and it stars Bisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Adeaga-ilori and Kachi Nnochiri.[3][1]
Synopsis
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
- 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
Release
The film premiered in cinemas on 25 March 2021 before its official release in July 2021.[4]
Box office
According to the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), about ₦346.6 million was realised from ticket sales in the Nollywood industry in March 2021. A Simple Lie was the second highest-grossing film between 25 and 27 March, earning a box office revenue of ₦9,809,900.[5][6][7][8][9]
References
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 3 "Bisola Aiyeola, Ikubese, others star in A Simple Lie". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ↑ "A Simple Lie by Biodun Stephen premieres March 25". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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.