| 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.
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.
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]
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.