If I Am President

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, Bimbo Manuel, Victor Decker, and Osas Iyamu.[7][8]

If I Am President
Directed byBright Wonder Obasi
Produced by
  • Bright Wonder Obasi
  • Chinenye Obasi[1]
  • Osas Iyamu
  • Nnadi Dumkenenna[2]
Written byBright Wonder Obasi
Starring
Music byKulanen Ikyo
CinematographyIfeanyi Iloduba
Edited byOlamide Aremu
Production
companies
High Definition Film Studios
Release date
  • October 20, 2018 (2018-10-20) (Nigeria)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

A High Definition Film Studios production as supported byJohn 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

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
  • Norman Doormor as Enenche
  • Ayo Emmanuel as Man
  • Ray Adeka as Bankole
  • Adaora Onyechere as Genevieve (Presidential Debate Host)
  • Victor Decker as Makata
  • Chimdiya Nwigwe as Muna Ohams

Production

If I am President was produced by High Definition Film Studios with Bright Wonder Obasi, Osaretin Iyamu, and Nnadi Dumkennenna serving as producers. It was written by Bright Wonder Obasi.[11] The film explores the themes of Nigerian political system with the struggle in political parties and for power.

Release

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 & Nominations

The movie won an award for Best Screenplay at the 2019 Motion Pictures International Film Festival, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma United States.

References
  1. https://www.imdb.com/find?q=chinenye+obasi&ref_=nv_sr_sm
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10217936/
  3. https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/joke-silva-bimbo-manuel-ayo-ayoola-star-in-new-movie-if-i-am-president/0z68py5
  4. "Nigerian writer wins plagiarism lawsuit against Nollywood filmmaker". January 21, 2020.
  5. https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/10/if-i-am-president-movie/
  6. https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2018/10/joke-silva-and-ayo-ayoola-contest-for-president-in-the-movie-if-i-am-president-in-cinemas-from-november-9-2018.html.html
  7. "If I Am President". If I am President. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  8. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/294592-joke-silva-bimbo-manuel-rahama-sadau-star-in-new-movie.html
  9. Lagos, Opeyemi Kehinde (November 7, 2018). "'If I am President' hits cinemas nationwide this weekend". Daily Trust.
  10. ""If I am President" hits cinemas". November 9, 2018.
  11. "Chuma Nwokolo Calls Out MacArthur Foundation-Funded Nollywood Movie for Plagiarism". Brittle Paper. November 5, 2019.
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