War of Words in Nadine's Short film, I Am Not Corrupt.

About the Writer

 Nadine Ibrahim is an award winning filmmaker and founder of Naila Media, based in Nigeria.  She is known for bringing people's ideas and stories to reality and also known for her work of art in solving societal issues using social commentary, some of which she portrayed in her previous short films such as "Tolu" and "Through Her Eyes". Her most recent work is not different from others. "I Am Not Corrupt" is Nadine’s recent film which goes even further into uncharted territory – Nigeria’s political scene.

Introduction

 In this short film, Nadine aim to point out the Nigeria’s political ecosystem seen from the lens of a politician (Mofe Duncan) and that of a market woman (Rita Edwards) representing the Nigerian citizen

Synopsis

I Am Not Corrupt: Nadine Ibrahim's Short Film Takes on Corruption in Nigeria 

Starring Mofe Duncan and Rita Edwards, we listen in on a dialogue between a politician and a market woman who take turns accusing each other of contributing to the country’s condemnation, and defending their corrupt way

The politician says, “Your children call me names, hash this, tag that, but when I ask for their audience, all I get is radio silence”. He goes on to add that, “You keep pointing fingers, yelling ”missing taxes” but let’s be fair, do you actually pay your taxes? Me, I am not corrupt.”

The market woman replies the politician with an equally compelling perspective, she cites the difference daily experiences of an ordinary Nigerian citizens saying, “You remember mama Emeka, the one who stood for you? She died of a heart attack because of you. She lost her source of income because of you..... no selling by the roadside..... That woman died in many ways than I can even count”.

 She adds, “Her first son died because your hospitals are nothing but morgues. They wouldn’t touch him unless you grease their palms".

“We sell our votes for the money you stole.... How you go beat pikin and say make he no cry,” she rhetorically asks the politician.

The politician delivers a dispassionate speech about how he is not corrupt, but merely a product of a broken system. He says that the average Nigerian is difficult to govern, explaining that they make life hard for themselves and expect politicians to magically sort them out.

“So, let’s be clear,” she adds,  “me too, I am not corrupt,” point at herself as she ends her discourse.

Yes, this one hits the core. Average Nigerians will  agree to this discourse by the lady. "They that wear the shoe know where it pinches"

Theme

Theme of corruption.

Language

The language is simple, and easy to comprehend. The artist made use of English and Nigeria Pidgin.

Watch video below:

https://www.okayafrica.com/watch-nadine-ibrahim-short-film-i-am-not-corrupt/#