Must Read ; Nigeria in the Eye of a film maker - Risingsuntv

…as ‘Dr Mekam’ goes to cinema
Ahead of 2019 general elections, a movie that mirrors the
political life of Nigerians is due to hit the cinemas
nationwide on March 16 , amid pomp and pageantry.





This is coming as actress Uche Jombo-Rodriguez has
advised Nigerians to vote according to their conscience in
the 2019 elections. The actress gave this piece of advice
at the press preview of the hilarious movie, “Dr Mekam”
produced by actress Oby Olebara Uzoukwu’s Obylicious
Empire Production.


Uche Jombo said, “It’s important you understand that
your vote is your right and it counts.”
She described the movie, starring the likes of Kalu
Ikeagwu(lead character), herself, Yemi Blaq, Gloria
Young, Seun Akindele, Emeka Okoye, Oby Olebara
Uzoukwu, Chika Chukwu, Eric Obinna, Eva Appiah among
others as “an entertaining film”, adding that ‘Dr. Mekam’
explores the nation’s political satire. The director, Ike
Nnaebue said ‘Dr. Mekam’ will revolutionize the country’s
cinema landscape.


According to him, “The movie is like a mirror that mirrors
the Nigerian society. The politicians will see themselves
as well as laugh at themselves. By so doing, we will
realize that we have been messing up and we need to do
better,” he said.





Shot in Atlanta and in Nigeria, “ Dr Mekam’ tells the story
of a Nigerian American trained doctor Mitchell Mekam
who decided to return to his fatherland to lead a new
political movement. But he was frustrated by the system
that he he met on ground.


“This is one movie every politician, political parties,
political stakeholders and indeed, the Independent
Electoral Commission,INEC, needs to see as it attempts
to redefine the country’s political landscape as we
prepare for the 2019 elections,” Ike said.


The director revealed that the movie has been selected to
premiere in Nollywood travel film festival, billed to hold in
Atlanta, later in the year. ‘We also intend to travel around
the world with this film,’ he added. Speaking further, Ike
said ‘Dr Mekam’ is heavy on patriotic messages, drama
and comedy that lend credence to the Nigerian offerings.





For Oby, “With skillful actors and actresses, it is
guaranteed to keep audiences asking for more. It is one
of its kinds.”