If I Am President
| If I Am President | |
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| Directed by | Bright Wonder Obasi |
| Written by | Bright Wonder Obasi |
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| Cinematography | Ifeanyi Iloduba |
| Edited by | Olamide Aremu |
| Music by | Kulanen Ikyo |
Production company | High Definition Film Studios |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
If I Am President is a 2018 Nigerian political drama film written and directed by Bright Wonder Obasi.[3][4] It stars Ayoola Ayolola,[5] Joke Silva,[6] Rahama Sadau, Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye, Bryan Okwara, Ayo Emmanuel, Victor Decker, and Osas Iyamu.[7][8]
A High Definition Film Studios production as supported by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation,[9] If I am President is a movie that brings to light the true political state of affairs of the Nigerian Government. It is centered around the story of 37-year old Zinachi Ohams, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Rebirth Party, a new party made up of young idealists and recently metamorphosed from a Civil Society Organization.[10]
Cast
[edit]- Ayoola Ayolola as Zinachi Ohams
- Joke Silva as Rakia
- Bimbo Manuel as Elvis
- Bryan Okwara as Timi
- Rahama Sadau as Michelle Ohams
- Rachel Bakam as Show Host
- Ivie Okujaye as Umi
- Uzee Usman as Martins
- Rekiya Atta as Atinuke Williams
- Sydney Diala as Zinachi Oham's Father
- Olukayode Aiyegbusi as Senator Dimbo
- Osas Iyamu as Bovi
- Ayo Emmanuel as Man
- Ray Adeka as Bankole
- Adaora Onyechere as Genevieve (Presidential Debate Host)
- Victor Decker as Makata
- Chimdiya Nwigwe as Muna Ohams
- Ubong David as Rita
- Norman Doomor as Tagama Bunde
- Vivian Kaima as Cindy
- Claudia Kesena as Zina's Team
- Mary Osim as Funmi
- Femi Okusanya as President
Production
[edit]If I Am President is a production of High Definition Film Studios with Bright Wonder Obasi, Osaretin Iyamu, and Nnadi Dumkennenna serving as producers. Written by Bright Wonder Obasi,[11] the film explores the themes of the Nigerian political system, the struggle in political parties and power.
Release
[edit]If I am President was scheduled for a World Premiere on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.[7] It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on October 20, 2018.
Awards and nominations
[edit]The movie won an award for Best Screenplay at the 2019 Motion Pictures International Film Festival, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma United States.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "- IMDb".
- ^ "Dumkenenna Nnadi".
- ^ "Joke Silva, Bimbo Manuel, Ayo Ayoola star in new movie, 'If I am President'". 6 November 2018.
- ^ "Nigerian writer wins plagiarism lawsuit against Nollywood filmmaker". January 21, 2020.
- ^ "Joke Silva, Ayo Ayoola contest for President in the Movie "If I Am President" – in Cinemas from November 9th". 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Joke Silva and Ayo Ayoola contest for President in the movie "If I Am President, in Cinemas from November 9, 2018". 26 October 2018.
- ^ a b "If I Am President". If I am President. 2019-04-12. Archived from the original on 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
- ^ "Joke Silva, Bimbo Manuel, Rahama Sadau star in new movie | Premium Times Nigeria". 7 November 2018.
- ^ Lagos, Opeyemi Kehinde (November 7, 2018). "'If I am President' hits cinemas nationwide this weekend". Daily Trust.
- ^ ""If I am President" hits cinemas". November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Chuma Nwokolo Calls Out MacArthur Foundation-Funded Nollywood Movie for Plagiarism". Brittle Paper. November 5, 2019.