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A Simple Lie
Directed byBiodun Stephen
Written byMannie Oiseomaye
Produced byBiodun Stephen
StarringBisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Kiekie Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri.
CinematographyLadipo Abiola Lawrence Morgan
Edited byAdesuwa Omon Adio Solanke
Release date
  • July 2021 (2021-07)

A Simple Lie is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedic film. It was co-produced by Biodun Stephen and David Wade production.[1][2][3] The film came four months after her commitment with Anthill Studio's progressive Tailor's Club, and it stars Bisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri.[3][1] 

Premier

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On 25 March 2021, the film was premiered in the cinema before the official release in July.[4]

Synopsis

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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

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  • 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

Box office

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According to CEAN, about N346.6 million were realized from ticket sold in the Nollywood industry in March 2021 and A simple lie was the 2nd leading film between 25 and 27 March with box office success of N9,809,900.[5][6][7][8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (25 February 2022). "Here's the official trailer for Biodun Stephen's 'A Simple Lie'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (15 January 2021). "Here's a first look at Biodun Stephen's 'A Simple Lie'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Bisola Aiyeola, Ikubese, others star in A Simple Lie". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. ^ "A Simple Lie by Biodun Stephen premieres March 25 - Businessday NG". businessday.ng. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  5. ^ Report, Agency (5 April 2022). "Hollywood dominates as Nigerian cinemas record N347 million revenue in March". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  6. ^ NEWS, NNN (5 April 2022). "Nigeria's box office records N346.6m revenue in March". NNN. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Batman highest grossing movie in Nigeria, N346m earned on all films - P.M. News". Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Top 20 Films Report -- 25th-27th March 2022 - Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria". ceanigeria.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  9. ^ admin (5 April 2022). "Cinema: Nigeria's box office records N346.6m revenue in March - Chronicle.ng". www.chronicle.ng. Retrieved 27 July 2022.