In My Country, is a 2017 Nigerian action film directed and produced by Frank Rajah Arase. The film stars Sam Dede, and Bimbo Manuel along with Okawa Shaznay, Austin Enabulele and Precious Udoh in supporting roles. The is about a teacher who needs to raise money for her daughter's life-saving surgery.
The film was critically acclaimed, and screened worldwide. In 2018 at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film received six nominations: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Director, Best Nigerian Film, Best Young/Promising Actor, Achievement in Production Design and Best Film.
Cast
Sam Dede as Afam
Bimbo Manuel as Minister
Okawa Shaznay as Adesuwa
Austin Enabulele as Okoti
Precious Udoh as Eno
Shan George as Sophia
Beatrice Akonjom as Bank Manager
Queen-Zoey Ansa as Doctor Suresh
Victor Dominion as A.S.P.
Georgina Ekpeyong as Mama Adesuya
Noble Emmanuel as Remi
Godwin Enyinnaya as Lawyer
Eunice Etim as Radical Student
Orok Etim as Rev. Bako
Eme Eyamba as Doctor Franka
Christian Julius as Stranger
Fortune Luke as Mr. Miller
Imaobong Maurice as Head Teacher
Charles Onun as Inspector Ali
Edak Tottsman as Commissioner
Mina Umokoro as Jackie Okoro