Mimi (2021 Nigerian film)

Mimi
Directed by	Samuel Olatunji
Written by	Joy Isi Bewaji
Produced by	Wale Osagie Edward Dickson
Starring	Toyin Abraham Ireti Doyle Bimbo Akintola
Production companies	007 Global AUL Media Studios SBG Film Production
Release date	14 May 2021 (2021-05-14)
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Mimi is a 2021 Nigerian romantic comedy film written and directed by Samuel Olatunji. The film stars Ireti Doyle, Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Akintola in the lead roles.^[1] It became the first Nollywood film ever to have had its premiere at a beach when it was premiered at the Wave Beach in Elegushi on 13 May 2021.^[2][3] The film had its theatrical release on 14 May 2021.

Cast

• Bianca Ugowanne as Mimi
• Ireti Doyle
• Toyin Abraham
• Prince Jide Kosoko
• Deyemi Okanlawon
• Olaniyi Afonja
• Afeez Oyetoro
• Bimbo Akintola
• Lateef Adedimeji
• Stephanie Isuma
• Omotunde David
• Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori
• Taiwo Adeyemi
• Timi Agbaje
• Moses Akerele
• Ali Baba
• Ufuoma McDermott
• Oluwatosin Ogunleye
• Lizzy Jay

Synopsis

Mimi, a daughter of a rich millionaire, discovers that her rich parents are not her biological parents and realises that her original parents live in poverty and sold her in order to raise funds to manage the cost of living. Her rich parents who adopted her in her young age made arrangements for Mimi to spend a two-week vacation with her original parents.

Production

The film project marked the second collaboration between director Samuel Olatunji and CEO of AUL Media Studios, Edward Dickinson after Dear Affy.^[4] It also marked the third collaboration between 007 Global, AUL Media Studios and SBG Film Production after Street Kid and Dear Affy.^[5]

Release

The film was initially taunted to be released on 25 December 2020 coinciding with Christmas but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[6] The film had its special premiere during the Movie and music concert at the Wave Beach in Lagos on 13 May 2021, a day prior to the scheduled theatrical release.^[7][8] The film was released on 14 May 2021 and was screened in over 60 cinemas nationwide.

References

1. "Bimbo Akintola to feature in new film Mimi - The Nation News". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
2. ""Mimi" set to break record as first Nollywood film to premiere at the beach". Vanguard News. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
3. "Mimi: 9ice, Reminisce, DJ Neptune billed for premiere". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
4. "Why I collaborated with Bigsam on movie "Mimi" — Dickson Edward". Vanguard News. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
5. "Our next movie, "Mimi" will be big at the box office ― AulMedia Studios". Vanguard News. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
6. "Mimi gets Christmas day release date". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
7. "MIMI Breaks Record As First Nollywood Movie To Premiere At A Beach". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
8. "Ini Edo, Toyin Abraham, Ali Baba, Uche Jumbo, others storm 'Mimi' premiere". Tribune Online. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.