If I Am President
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- Ayolola Ayoola
- Joke Silva
- Bimbo Manuel
- Bryan Okwara
- Rahama Sadau
- Rachel Bakam
- Ayo Emmanuel
- Ivie Okujaye
- Osas Iyamu
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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]
- 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.[12][13][14]