Dear Affy
2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film
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Dear Affy is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Temitope Bolade, Diche Enunwa, Anthony Kehinde Joseph, and Samuel Olatunji and directed by Samuel Olatunji.[2] The film stars Toyin Abraham, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kehinde Bankole and Odunlade Adekola in the lead roles. Newcomer Bianca Udo made her film acting debut through this film.[3] The film had its theatrical release on 14 February 2020 coinciding Valentine's Day and received mixed reviews from critics.[4]
Enyinna Nwigwe
Kehinde Bankole
Odunlade Adekola
Chiwetalu Agu
Ali Nuhu
Timini Egbuson
Atteh Daniel
Fathia Balogun
Lizzy Jay
Antnette Lecky
Enyinna Nwigwe
Seilat Adebowale
| Dear Affy | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Samuel Olatunji |
| Screenplay by | Kehinde Joseph, Temitope Bolade-Akinbode, Diche Enunwa |
| Starring | Toyin Abraham Enyinna Nwigwe Kehinde Bankole Odunlade Adekola Chiwetalu Agu Ali Nuhu Timini Egbuson Atteh Daniel Fathia Balogun Lizzy Jay Antnette Lecky Enyinna Nwigwe Seilat Adebowale |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Box office | ₦39.6 million[1] |
Synopsis
An organized ardent female art enthusiast who is about to marry the man of her dreams faces sudden obstacles and challenges after becoming pregnant accidentally even before her marriage. This spoiled her well-prepared and carefully laid out plans and strategies, and she embarks on a challenging mission in search of the father of her unborn baby.[5]
Cast
- Toyin Abraham as Teni the blogger
- Bimbo Akintola as Anna Duke
- Uzor Arukwe as Kelechi
- Kola Ajeyemi as Sunday
- Enyinna Nwigwe
- Kehinde Bankole as Affy
- Odunlade Adekola
- Chinedu Ikedieze as street child
- Bimbo Ademoye as Toche
- Hafiz Oyetoro as gateman
- Chiwetalu Agu as old man
- Ali Nuhu as Khalid
- Timini Egbuson as Akin
- Atteh Daniel as nerdy guy
- Fathia Balogun as Aunti Munumidun
- Lizzy Jay as Affy's friend
- Antnette Lecky
- Enyinna Nwigwe as Mike
- Seilat Adebowale as bride's friend
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Comedy | Dear Affy | Won | [6] |
| Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Eyinna Nwigwe | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Best Actress in a Lead role –English | Kehinde Bankole | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Screenplay | Dear Affy | Nominated | |||
| Movie with the Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Williams Uchemba | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Actress in A Drama | Kehinde Bankole | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in A Drama | Eyinna Nwigwe | Nominated | |||
| Best Lighting Designer | Fei Mustapha | Nominated |
