4th Republic is an upcoming political thriller directed by Ishayo Bako (Road to Yesterday, Royal Hibiscus Hotel). ââ4th Republicâ explores the dynamics of politics in Nigeria today,â explained director Ishaya Bako. There are a multitude of factors at play; the violence that mars our polls, the new trend of fighting for justice at the tribunals and the roles we as a society assign to women who aspire to powerful positions,âhe added.
The movie stars Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sani Muazu, Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor, Bimbo Manuel, Yakubu Mohammed, Sifon Okoi and Preach Bassey.
SYNOPSIS: After the gruesome murder of her campaign manager Sikiru (Jide Attah), gubernatorial aspirant Mabel King (Henshaw) challenges the victory of the incumbent, Idris Sani (Sani Muâazu) for her mandate. While governor Saniâs associate, St. James (Bimbo Manuel) and Ikeâs Law School rival, Danladi (Yakubu Mohammed) attempt to subvert the course of justice by eliminating witnesses, King is supported by her loyal aide Ike (Eyinna Nwigwe), and Sikiruâs daughter Bukky (Linda Ejiofor).
â4th Republicâ is written by Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki. The film is co-produced by Griot Studios Ltd. and Amateur Heads Productions with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi âLalaâ Akindoju and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as Producers. The film is funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). 4th Republic is set for release in cinemas across Nigeria from April 12th 2019. It is distributed by FilmOne Distribution. Media partners include WildFlower PR and Company, BellaNaija, Cable Lifestyle, Plus TV, African Movie Channel (AMC), Goldmyne TV, Nigerian Women Diaries, FabMumNG, YNaija. The Film is sponsored by Bima Shelter, Polaris Bank, GSCL and Dunes Continental.
