''4th Republic'' is a 2019 Nigerian political drama film directed by

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and written by

, Emil Garuba and Zainab Omaki. It stars

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, Sani Muazu, Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor,

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, Sifon Oko, Jide Attah, and Preach Bassey Produced by Amateur Heads and Griot Studios, ''4th Republic'' was funded by grants from the

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and the

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(OSIWA) centered around a governorship aspirant, Mabel King (Kate Henshaw) in the aftermath of a violent and fraudulent election that results in the death of her campaign manager, Sikiru (Jide Attah). The film was screened in seven universities in

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in collaboration with the

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(INEC) and Enough is Enough (EiE Nigeria) to curb electoral violence. It was also endorsed by the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The movie made its debut on

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on June 13, 2020.

Cast

*Kate Henshaw-Nuttal as Mabel King *

as ike *Sani Muazu as Governor Idris Sanni *

Linda Ejiofor Linda Ejiofor (born Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor; 17 July 1986) is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series ''Tinsel''. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Af ...

as Bukky Ajala *

as St. James *

as Danladi *Sifon Oko as Lucky Ameh *Preach Bassey *Rekiya Ibrahim Atta *Emil Hirai-Garuba *Alfred Atungu

Production

''4th Republic'' is a joint production between Amateur Heads and Griot Studios Ltd with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as producers. It was written by Ishaya Bako, Emil Garuba and Zainab Omaki. The film explores the themes of Nigerian political system that chronicles the political and electoral system in the last two decades.

Release

''4th Republic'' premiered at the

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, Filmhouse Cinemas in Lekki, Nigeria on April 7, 2019. It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on April 9, guests who attended the premiere include

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Lilian Afegbai Lilian Afegbai (born 11 November 1991) is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She is a former ''Big Brother Africa'' housemate. In 2018 she won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for the Indigenous movie of the Year for her produ ...

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, Japheth Omojuwa and

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, among others.

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References

{{Reflist Nigerian comedy-drama films 2019 comedy-drama films 2019 films 2010s English-language films English-language Nigerian films Films about political movements