Your Excellency is a 2019 Nigerian political satire drama comedy film written and directed by Funke Akindele on her directorial debut. The film stars Akin Lewis and Funke Akindele in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release across 50 theatres on 13 December 2019 and opened to positive reviews from critics. The film was a box office success and the fourth highest-grossing Nigerian film of 2019.
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Plot
A bumbling billionaire businessman and failed presidential candidate, Chief Olalekan Ajadi, is very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump. Just when his political campaign seems to be on the verge of another floppy disaster, Ajadi is anointed by a majority party and becomes a tough, credible contender with the assistance of the powerful social media.
Cast
Akin Lewis as Chief Olalekan Ajadi
Funke Akindele as Kemi Ajadi
Kemi Lala Akindoju as Lina
Shafy Bello as Laide Ajadi
Kunle Coker as Mallam Ali
Eku Edewor as Eki Adua-Evans
Alex Ekubo as Kachi
Osas Ighodaro as Candy
Oreka Godis as Karen
Ini Dima-Okojie As Mimi
Helen Paul as Freda
Falz as AK Famzy
Deyemi Okanlawon as Michael Idehen
Toni Tones as Stephanie
Emmanuel 'EmmaOMG' Edunjobi as Pastor Leke
Aletile 'Seyi Law' Lawrence as Fred
Bimbo Manuel As Prof Idehen
Chigul as Madam Echejile
Ikechukwu Onunaku as John
Box office
The film grossed ₦17.5 million in its first two days and was the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2019, with ₦105.5 million.