''A Simple Lie'' is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedic film. It was co-produced by

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and David Wade production. The film came four months after her commitment with Anthill Studio's progressive Tailor's Club, and it stars

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, Bukunmi Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri.

Premier

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

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 it shows that a small lie matters.

Cast

*Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori as Fade *

as Boma *

as Azeem *Kachi Nnochiri as Xavier *

as Donna

Box office

According to CEAN, about N346.6 million were realized from ticket sold in the

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industry in March 2021 and ''A simple lie'' was the 2nd leading film between 25 and 27 March with

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success of N9,809,900.

References

2021 films Nigerian comedy films Nigerian romantic drama films Nigerian romantic comedy films {{Romantic-comedy-film-stub