4th Republic

4th Republic is a 2019 Nigerian political drama film directed by Ishaya Bako and written by Ishaya Bako, Emil Garuba and Zainab Omaki.[1] It stars Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sani Muazu, Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor, Bimbo Manuel, Yakubu Muhammed, Sifon Oko, Jide Attah, and Preach Bassey[2] Produced by Amateur Heads and Griot Studios, 4th Republic was funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)[3] 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 Nigeria in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Enough is Enough (EiE Nigeria) to curb electoral violence. It was also endorsed by the National Orientation Agency (NOA).[4]

For other uses of "Fourth Republic", see Fourth Republic (disambiguation).

4th Republic
Release poster
Directed byIshaya Bako
Screenplay by
  • Ishaya Bako
  • Emil B. Garuba
Produced by
  • Ishaya Bako
  • Bem Pever
Starring
CinematographyJohn Njaga Demps
Edited byShittu Taiwo
Music byKulanen Ikyo
Production
companies
  • Amateur Heads
  • Griot Studios
Distributed byFilmOne Production
Release date
  • April 12, 2019 (2019-04-12) (Nigeria)
Running time
1 hr 59 min
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Box office$21,319

The movie made its debut on Netflix on June 13, 2020.[5]

Cast

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.[6] It was written by Ishaya Bako, Emil Garuba and Zainab Omaki.[7] 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 IMAX, Filmhouse Cinemas in Lekki, Nigeria on April 7, 2019.[8] It was released across cinemas in Nigeria on April 9, guests who attended the premiere include Sola Sobowale, Tope Oshin, Kehinde Bankole, Chigul, Waje, Lilian Afegbai, Denrele Edun, Japheth Omojuwa and Linda Osifo, among others.[9]

References
  1. "'4th Republic' is a political thriller that sticks to the relatable facts". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  2. "4th Republic premier stuns Lagos film denizens". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  3. "Film Review: 4TH Republic is an explosive ride through political Nigeria » YNaija". YNaija. 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  4. Augoye, Jayne (2020-06-09). "Nollywood political thriller, '4th Republic', set for Netflix debut". Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  5. Augoye, Jayne (2020-06-09). "Nollywood political thriller, '4th Republic', set for Netflix debut". Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  6. "'4th Republic' is a political thriller that sticks to the relatable facts". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  7. 4th Republic, retrieved 2020-06-14
  8. "Ishaya Bako's 4th Republic set for cinemas". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  9. "Celebrities, Politicians Attend Ishaya Bako's 4th Republic". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-04-13. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
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