If I Am President Explained

If I Am President
Director:Bright Wonder Obasi
Music:Kulanen Ikyo
Cinematography:Ifeanyi Iloduba
Editing:Olamide Aremu
Production Companies:High Definition Film Studios
Runtime:119 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

If I Am President is a 2018 Nigerian political drama film written and directed by Bright Wonder Obasi.[1] [2] It stars Ayoola Ayolola,[3] Joke Silva,[4] Rahama Sadau, Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye, Bryan Okwara, Ayo Emmanuel, Victor Decker, and Osas Iyamu.[5] [6]

A High Definition Film Studios production as supported by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation,[7] 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.[8]

Cast

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,[9] the film explores the themes of the Nigerian political system, the struggle in political parties and power.

Release

If I am President was scheduled for a World Premiere on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.[5] It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on October 20, 2018.

Awards and nominations

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joke Silva, Bimbo Manuel, Ayo Ayoola star in new movie, 'If I am President'. 6 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Nigerian writer wins plagiarism lawsuit against Nollywood filmmaker. January 21, 2020. December 22, 2020. January 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112234811/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/373694-nigerian-writer-wins-plagiarism-lawsuit-against-nollywood-filmmaker.html. live.
  3. Web site: Joke Silva, Ayo Ayoola contest for President in the Movie "If I Am President" – in Cinemas from November 9th. 25 October 2018. 30 December 2020. 5 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305034135/https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/10/if-i-am-president-movie/. live.
  4. Web site: Joke Silva and Ayo Ayoola contest for President in the movie "If I Am President, in Cinemas from November 9, 2018. 26 October 2018.
  5. Web site: 2019-04-12. If I Am President. 2020-11-21. If I am President. en-US. 2020-12-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202090213/https://www.ifiampresidentmovie.com/. dead.
  6. Web site: Joke Silva, Bimbo Manuel, Rahama Sadau star in new movie | Premium Times Nigeria. 7 November 2018. 30 December 2020. 12 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412234234/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/294592-joke-silva-bimbo-manuel-rahama-sadau-star-in-new-movie.html. live.
  7. Web site: 'If I am President' hits cinemas nationwide this weekend. Opeyemi Kehinde. Lagos. November 7, 2018. Daily Trust. December 22, 2020. March 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220325122357/https://dailytrust.com/if-i-am-president-hits-cinemas-nationwide-this-weekend. live.
  8. Web site: "If I am President" hits cinemas. November 9, 2018. December 22, 2020. April 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427155425/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/if-i-am-president-hits-cinemas/. live.
  9. Web site: Chuma Nwokolo Calls Out MacArthur Foundation-Funded Nollywood Movie for Plagiarism. November 5, 2019. Brittle Paper. December 22, 2020. January 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123235114/https://brittlepaper.com/2019/11/chuma-nwokolo-calls-out-macarthur-foundation-funded-nollywood-movie-for-plagiarism/. live.

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