With its alliances, betrayals, crimes, cash flow, disappointment, and even a dash of witchcraft, the theatrical twists of Nigeria’s political game are now inspiring Nollywood filmmakers.
The saga surrounding political elections must have had Nollywood producers and directors convinced that they can strike gold with political-related movies.
It is in this light that eelive.ng presents the top Nollywood political thrillers below:
King of Boys
Co-produced and written by Kemi Adetiba, King of Boys is a 2018 crime-political thriller tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami, a businesswoman and philanthropist with a promising political future. Her political ambitions see her outgrowing underworld connections responsible for her wealth, which creates a power struggle threatening everything dear to her.
With actors Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), and Nse Ikpe-Etim joining the movie cast members, King of Boys’ sequel production is underway.
4th Republic
4th Republic is a Nigerian political film directed by Ishaya Bako, who also co-wrote it alongside Emil Garuba and Zainab Omaki.
The 2019 movie narrates Kogi state’s political history and tells a more incisive truth about the Nigerian political system at large.
Your Excellency
Your Excellency is a 2019 Nigerian political satire comedic film. This movie is written by actress Funke Akindele, and also happens to be her directorial debut.
The Akindele movie chronicles the story of a bumbling billionaire businessman and failed Presidential candidate, Chief Olalekan Ajadi (Akin Lewis), who’s very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump.
Just when his political campaign looks on the verge of another flop disaster, Ajadi got anointed by a majority party and becomes a tough credible contender with the assistance of powerful social media.
Code Wilo
Produced by Hauwa Allahbura and directed by Mike-Steve Adeleye, Code Wilo is projects some of the happenings in the political arena. The movie tells the story of a political godfather who announces the gubernatorial candidacy of his daughter but she was kidnapped on the same day.
Which of these movies is your favourite?
