Nimbe

Nimbe also known as Nimbe: The Movie is a 2019 Nigerian drama film directed by Tope Alake. The film stars Chimezie Imo, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Doyin Abiola in the lead roles.^[1] The title role is played by the lead actor Chimezie Imo and the story is based on drug abuse. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 29 March 2019 and received positive reviews from the critics.^[2] The film became a huge box office success and was one of the successful Nigerian films for the year 2019. The film currently occupies 59th position in the overall list of highest-grossing films in Nigeria. The film was also nominated for the 2019 UK Nollywood Film Festival Award.^[3]

Nimbe
Directed by	Tope Alake
Screenplay by	Ronke Gbede Yakubu Moshood Olawale
Based on	Jide, Jaido
Produced by	Folarin Laosun
Starring	Odunlade Adekola Toyin Abraham Rachael Okonkwo Doyin Abiola Rachael Okonkwo
Cinematography	Segun Oladimaji
Edited by	Mashood Sanusi
Release date	29 March 2019 (2019-03-29)
Running time	110 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English
Budget	$100,000

Cast

• Chimezie Imo as Nimbe
• Toyin Abraham as Uduak (Nimbe's mother)
• Rachael Okonkwo as Mira
• Doyin Abiola as Peju
• Odunlade Adekola as Bayo
• Sani Musa Danja as Abu
• Molawa Davis as Ralph
• Kelechi Udegbe as AK
• Broda Shaggi as Ginja
• Bukola Beecroft-Shofola as Mrs. Kpokobri

Synopsis

The theme of the film revolves around a teenage boy Nimbe (Chimezie Imo) who is constantly jeered by his peers but fortunately finds consolation, love and relevance in a street gang he is introduced to by an elder neighbour he meets by chance. However, things change as he is introduced to the dangerous path of drug trafficking which becomes a turning point in his life. He experiences and witnesses the accompanying challenges, obstacles and consequences associated with drug abuse.^[4]