Mimi (2021 Nigerian film) explained

Mimi
Director:Samuel Olatunji
Producer:Wale Osagie
Edward Dickson
Starring:Toyin Abraham
Ireti Doyle
Bimbo Akintola
Studio:007 Global
AUL Media Studios
SBG Film Production
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

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-11-06. Bimbo Akintola to feature in new film Mimi - The Nation News. 2021-07-07. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2021-05-10. "Mimi" set to break record as first Nollywood film to premiere at the beach. 2021-07-07. Vanguard News. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-16. Mimi: 9ice, Reminisce, DJ Neptune billed for premiere. 2021-07-07. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2021-03-07. Why I collaborated with Bigsam on movie "Mimi" — Dickson Edward. 2021-07-07. Vanguard News. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-11-01. Our next movie, "Mimi" will be big at the box office ― AulMedia Studios. 2021-07-07. Vanguard News. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2020-12-20. Mimi gets Christmas day release date. 2021-07-07. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  7. Web site: MIMI Breaks Record As First Nollywood Movie To Premiere At A Beach. 2021-07-07. Independent Newspaper Nigeria. en-GB.
  8. Web site: 2021-05-21. Ini Edo, Toyin Abraham, Ali Baba, Uche Jumbo, others storm 'Mimi' premiere. 2021-07-07. Tribune Online. en-GB.