The Wait (2021 film)

The Wait
Directed by	Yemi Morafa and Fiyin Gambo
Written by	Tomi Adesina
Produced by	Tolu LordTanner
Starring	Nse Ikpe Etim Deyemi Okanlawon Jimmy Odukoya Chimezie Imo Aisha Sanni-Shittu
Cinematography	Filmwox
Edited by	Adekunle Bryan
Music by	Bayo Adepetun
Production companies	Eventful and Lordtanner studios
Distributed by	Filmone distribution
Release date	30 April 2021 (2021-04-30)
Running time	122 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English
Budget	N45 million

The Wait is a 2021 Nigerian faith-based drama film directed by Yemi Morafa and Fiyin Gambo, and produced by Tolu LordTanner ^[1] The film stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Deyemi Okanlawon, Jimmy Odukoya, Ini Dima-Okojie, Meg Otanwa, Chimezie Imo and Aisha Sanni-Shittu in the lead roles.^[2] The film is based on God's Waiting Room, a faith-based book written by prominent Nigerian lawyer Yewande Zaccheaus.^[3] The film had its theatrical release on 30 April 2021 and received mixed reviews from critics.^[4]

Cast

• Nse Ikpe Etim as Dr. Nara
• Ini Dima-Okojie as Nkechi
• Deyemi Okanlawon as Bayo
• Jimmy Odukoya as Akin
• Chimezie Imo as Somto
• Joke Silva as Akin's Mom
• Kate Henshaw as Tilewa
• Meg Otanwa as Tosan
• Uche Chika Elumelu as Amaka
• Aisha Sanni-Shittu as Alhaja Aisha
• Juliana Olayode as Funbi
• Kalu George as Mr. Okeke
• Mike Afolarin as Essien
• Demi Banwo as Don Shaffa
• Anee Icha as Tamilore
• Ifeanyi Akogo as Mr. Sosan
• Ope Ade-Agbo as Kachi

References

1. "Tolu Lordtanner". IMDb.
2. Tv, Bn (2021-04-02). "Watch the Trailer for "The Wait" starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Deyemi Okanlawon & Meg Otanwa". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
3. "Watch the teaser for 'The Wait' movie inspired by Yewande Zaccheaus' faith-based book". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
4. "Nollywood movies coming to cinemas this April". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-05-04.