This Lady Called Life is a 2020 Nigerian romance drama written by Toluwani Obayan, and directed by Kayode Kasum.[1] The film stars Lota Chukwu, Bisola Aiyeola and Wale Ojo in the lead roles.[2] The film had its theatrical release on 9 October 2020 and opened to extremely positive reviews from critics.[3][4] The film is rated as one of the best Nigerian films of 2020.[5]
| This Lady Called Life | |
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| Directed by | Kayode Kasum |
| Screenplay by | Toluwani Obayan |
| Produced by | Abisola Yussuf Kayode Kasum |
| Starring | Lota Chukwu Bisola Aiyeola Wale Ojo |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editAiye (Bisola Aiyeola) is a young single mother financially struggling to cope up with the rising cost of living in the modern city of Lagos. She works extremely hard running a modest business that barely supports her to have a decent but not a luxury standard of living. She wants to prove her worth while working as a chef in order to fulfill her desire. She wants to become a renowned chef as she was abandoned by her own family.[6]
Cast
edit- Bisola Aiyeola as Aiye/Aiyetide Folorunsho
- Lota Chukwu as Omo
- Wale Ojo as daddy
- Tina Mba as mummy
- Jemima Osunde as Toke
- Efa Iwara as Obinna
- Uche Elumelu as neighbour
- Bamidele Akingbulu as Judge 2
- Rhoda Albert as Admin Lady
- Immaculata Oko as Obinna's Sister
- Fubi Minaye as Obinna's Assistant
- Oluwatomisin Kehinde as Young Aiye
- Elizabeth Dare as Makeup Artist
- Nissi Jonathan as Young Toke
- Molawa Onajobi as Joseph
Production and release
editThe film marks the second collaboration between actress Bisola Aiyeola and director Kayode Kasum after Sugar Rush (2019).[7] The film was predominantly shot and set in Lagos.
It was released theatrically on October 9, 2020[3] and premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2021.[8]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Screenplay | Won | [9][10] | |
| Best Use of Nigerian Food in a Movie | Won | ||||
| Movie with the Best Production Design | Won | ||||
| Movie with the Best Editing | Won | ||||
| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Soundtrack | Nominated | [11] | |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in A Drama | Bisola Aiyeola | Pending | [12] |
| Best Actor in A Drama | Efa Iwara | Pending | |||
| Best Writer | Toluwani Obayan And Kayode Kasum | Pending |
References
edit- ^ "THIS LADY CALLED LIFE". Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (2020-09-12). "COMING SOON: This Lady Called Life". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ a b "'This Lady Called Life' premieres in cinemas October 9". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "'This Lady Called Life' is a poignant love story on abuse & redemption [Pulse review]". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "These Are The Best Nigerian Films of 2020". OkayAfrica. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2020-02-17). "First Look at Kayode Kasum's "This Lady Called Life" starring Bisola Aiyeola, Wale Ojo, Jemima Osunde". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred (2020-11-20). "Film review: 'This Lady Called Life' is a modest charmer » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "'God Calling', 'Doctor Bello'... 9 Nollywood films to hit Netflix in April". TheCable Lifestyle. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-07). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (2021-10-29). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
