Payday is a 2018 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Cheta Chukwu and produced by Orwi Manny Ameh with Kingsley Chukwu and Orwi Manny Ameh as its executive producers. The film stars Baaj Adebule, Bisola Aiyeola, Zack Orji, Victor Ebiye, Segilola Ogidan and Meg Otanwa. It was released on 13 July 2018 and premiered on Netflix on November 29, 2019.
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Plot
The film is about two best friends, Paul and Ortega, whose landlord died just before their annual rent was due. Without a landlord to pay rent to, the pair decided to have some fun with the money; unfortunately, the landlord had a daughter, Yemisola, who informs them that they will be evicted if they do not pay their rent within 24 hours. Paul and Ortega find themselves in a race against time to earn enough money to pay their rent.
Cast
Baaj Adebule as Paul
Victor Ebiye as Ortega
Orwi Manny Ameh as Barrister Patrick
Zack Orji as Mr. Afolayan
Bisola Aiyeola as Ngozi
Meg Otanwa as Kimberley
Segilola Ogidan as Yemisola Bankole
Kingsley Chukwu as Joe (voice)
Karim Davis as Doctor (voice)
Mawuli Gavor as Orlando
Samuel Imo as Rapper
Phoenix Ifeoma as Paul's ex-girlfriend