The online premier of the Multi Award winning film ‘If I Am President: Wazobia Version’ was met with overwhelming success, as thousands of viewers tuned in to watch the film’s debut in three Major Nigerian Languages, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
The political thriller delves into the story of 37 year Old Zinachi Ohams, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Rebirth Party, a new party made up of young idealists armed with little more than their ideals as he Journeys through the challenges of nasty politically engineered attacks, to emerge as the party and candidate to beat in the elections. The film, made by High Definition Film Studio and Film For Impact Foundation explores the themes of democracy, good governance, accountability, and the Office of the Citizen. It has been praised for its powerful performances and thought-provoking storyline. Director and producer, Bright Wonder Obasi said, “We are thrilled with the response to the film. Our goal was to create a film that would spark a conversation about the state of our nation, and inspire citizens to take positive action, and it is clear that we have succeeded in that.”
The movie, since its first release (English version) in 2018, has received glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many praising its compelling and thought-provoking story, high production value, and powerful performances. Many has referred to the movie as a PROPHECY, as many events currently playing out in Nigeria’s political sphere, were forecasted in the movie, including the #endsars protest, during which a scene from the movie went viral, mirroring the events of the period, and also the emergence of a third force in the Nigerian political scene, led by the Nigerian Youth.
The premiere was followed by an After-show on the theme “2023 ELECTIONS, A DECIDING MOMENT FOR NIGERIA”, and brought together some of the most influential leaders in the Nigerian political sphere, including Former Minister of Education and Founder/Chairperson #Fixpolitics.org and TheSPPG.org, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Dr. Amina Salihu-Senior Program Officer MacArthur Foundation, Ruben Alba- Head of Section for Democracy & Human Right EU Delegation to Nigeria, Yemi Adamolekun- Executive Director Enough Is Enough Nigeria, Kunle Lawal- Executive Director Electoral College, award winning TV personality Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, and stars of the movie Ayoola Ayolola and Bryan Okwara, and also the producer and director of the movie Bright Wonder Obasi.
‘If I Am President: Wazobia Version’ is now available to stream on HDFA TV on YouTube and the If I Am President TV Series expected to begin principal photography soon.