If I Am President

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

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

  • 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 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

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

References

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  4. ^ "Nigerian writer wins plagiarism lawsuit against Nollywood filmmaker". January 21, 2020. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "Joke Silva, Ayo Ayoola contest for President in the Movie "If I Am President" – in Cinemas from November 9th". 25 October 2018. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Joke Silva and Ayo Ayoola contest for President in the movie "If I Am President, in Cinemas from November 9, 2018". 26 October 2018.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Joke Silva, Bimbo Manuel, Rahama Sadau star in new movie | Premium Times Nigeria". 7 November 2018. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  9. ^ Lagos, Opeyemi Kehinde (November 7, 2018). "'If I am President' hits cinemas nationwide this weekend". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  10. ^ ""If I am President" hits cinemas". November 9, 2018. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  11. ^ "Chuma Nwokolo Calls Out MacArthur Foundation-Funded Nollywood Movie for Plagiarism". Brittle Paper. November 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2020.