
Dr. Mekam
2018-03-16 · 118 min · Not rated
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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- Ike Nnaebue
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Gloria Anozie
Kalu Ikeagwu
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