''This Lady Called Life'' is a 2020 Nigerian

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written by Toluwani Obayan, and directed by

Kayode Kasum Kayode Kasum (born 2 February 1992) is a Nigerian film director and producer. He is credited with directing one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films and the country's first live-action animated film. Early life and education Kasum was born ...

. The film stars Lota Chukwu,

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 ...

and

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in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release on 9 October 2020 and opened to extremely positive reviews from critics. The film is rated as one of the best Nigerian films of 2020.

Synopsis

Aiye (Bisola Aiyeola) is a young single mother financially struggling to cope with the rising cost of living in the modern city of

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. 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.

Cast

as Aiye/Aiyetide Folorunsho * Lota Chukwu as Omo *

as daddy *

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as mummy *

Jemima Osunde Jemima Osunde (born 30 April 1996) is a Nigerian actress, model, and presenter. She gained exposure after playing Leila in the television series '' Shuga''. Osunde was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie Academ ...

as Toke *

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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

The film marks the second collaboration between actress Bisola Aiyeola and director Kayode Kasum after ''Sugar Rush'' (2019). The film was predominantly shot and set in

. It was released theatrically on October 9, 2020 and premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2021.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2020 romantic drama films 2020 films English-language Nigerian films Films shot in Lagos Nigerian romantic drama films Films set in Lagos Films directed by Kayode Kasum 2020s English-language films English-language romantic drama films