''Charge and Bail'' is a Nigerian

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film directed by Uyoyou Adia and co-produced by

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and Matilda Ogunleye. The film stars

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with

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, Tope Olowoniyan, and Eso Dike in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Boma, a high-flying graduate of law from the upper class who finds herself posted to a charge and bail law firm during her NYSC year. The film was scheduled to premiere on 21 October 2021.

Cast

as Boma *

as Dotun *

as Wole *

as Aisha * Tope Olowoniyan as Ijeoma * Moyinoluwa Olutayo as Judge Farida * Eso Dike as Victory * Emmanuel Iwueke as Barrister Adetola * Chigul as Barrrister Nkechi *

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as Olisa Ossai * Chris Iheuwa as Judge Kunle * Winihin Jemide as Ronke Ossai * Matilda Ogunleye as Ireti * Tunji Aderibigbe as Sunday * Shammah Agah as Clare the Receptionist * Pere Egbi as Ikene Ahuhule * Nene Aliemeke as Harmony * Judith Darachukwu as Office Staff * Ezugo Egwuagu as Odiri * Elozonam Ogbolu as Lukman

References

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* English-language Nigerian films 2021 films 2021 comedy-drama films 2020s English-language films English-language comedy-drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub