This Lady Called Life

2020 Nigerian film by Kayode Kasum

9 October 2020 (2020-10-09)

Running time

120 minutesCountryNigeriaLanguageEnglish

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]

Synopsis

Aiye (Bisola Aiyeola) who 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

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

Production and release

The 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

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

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^ "'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.
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