Dr Mekam tells the story of a Nigerian American trained Doctor Mitchell Mekam, who decides to return home to his fatherland to lead a new political movement. This is one movie every politician, political parties, political stakeholders and indeed, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to see as it attempts to define a new paradigm in politics in Nigeria as we prepare for the 2019 elections.
“It’s important you understand that your vote is your right and it counts.” Uche Jombo said. speaking further, the highly rated actress said that every young Nigerian should make a point of duty to see DR MEKAM because of the message and the lessons embedded in the movie. Uche Jombo describes the movie, starring the likes of Kalu Ikeagwu (lead character), Yemi Blaq, Gloria Young, Seun Akindele, Emeka Okoye, Oby Olebara Uzoukwu, Chika Chukwu, Eric Obinna, Eva Appiah and herself (Uche Jombo) among others as “an entertaining film”, adding that ‘Dr. Mekam’ explores the nation’s political satire.
DR MEKAM, directed by one of Nollywood most intuitive and talented directors, 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. By so doing, we all will realize that we have been messing up and we need to clean up the mess and do better,” According to the award-winning director, DR MEKAM was filmed in Atlanta, USA and in Nigeria.
The movie director, Ike Nnaebue revealed has already been selected to premiere at the Nollywood travel film festival, billed to hold in Atlanta USA, in April this year. ‘We also intend to travel around the world with this film,’ because of its unique patriotic messages, drama and comedy that lend credence to the Nigerian offerings.
Also speaking, Executive producer of DR MEKA, Oby Olebara Uzoukwu said that with skilful actors and actresses, it is guaranteed to keep audiences asking for more. It is one of its kinds.”
To make ensure DR MEKAM truly lives up to its billing, the team of this hilarious movie held a world press conference and a rave party that was attended by the A-list actors and who-is-who in the Entertainment Industry.
Synopsis
In this hilarious dramatic comedy, highly successful Diaspora based Nigerian medical Doctor decides to return home and run for the office of the Governor of Anambra state as “a humble stepping stone to becoming the President of Nigeria” but navigating through the dark, murky and very diabolical waters of the Nigerian politics proves quite an uphill task for Dr Mekam.
