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