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

Biodun Stephen Biodun Stephen is a Nigerian film director, writer and producer, specializing in romantic drama and comedy films. She has been noted for getting inspiration for the title of her films, from the main character names as depicted in the film with ' ...

and David Wade Production. The film was released four months after her commitment with Anthill Studio's ''Progressive Tailors Club'', and it stars

Bisola Aiyeola Bisola Aiyeola (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress, compere, singer, songwriter,TV/Radio presenter, mimic and Founder of Brown Girls Magic. She and her siblings were singlehandedly raised by her mother after her father abandoned them ...

Emmanuel Ikubese Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese (born 12 August 1991) is a Nigerian model and actor who won the SilverBird male Pageant for '' Mr. Nigeria'' in 2014. In 2015, he won the ''Peace Personality of the Year'' at the Peace Achievers Awards and in 2016 won ...

, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bukunmi Adeaga and Kachi Nnochiri.

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.

Cast

*Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori as Fade *

as Boma *

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

On 25 March 2021, the film premiered in cinemas before its official release in July.

Box office

According to CEAN, about N346.6 million was realised from ticket sales in the

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industry in March 2021. ''A Simple Lie'' was the second highest-grossing film between 25 and 27 March, earning a

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revenue of N9,809,900.

References

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