This Lady Called Life
This Lady Called Life is a 2020 Nigerian romance drama written by Toluwani Obayan, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Lota Chukwu, Bisola Aiyeola and Wale Ojo 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 is a young single mother financially struggling to cope 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.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
- Molawa Onajobi as Joseph
Production and release
The film marks the second collaboration between actress Bisola Aiyeola and director Kayode Kasum after Sugar Rush. The film was predominantly shot and set in Lagos.It was released theatrically on October 9, 2020 and premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2021.