Dr. Mekam

Dr. Mekam

2018•1h 58m

ComedyDrama

In this hilarious dramatic comedy, a 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.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Seun Akindele

Gloria Anozie

Gloria Anozie

Yemi Blaq

Kalu Ikeagwu

Kalu Ikeagwu

Uche Jombo

Oby Olebara Uzoukwu

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