The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head and hit the world's most populous black nation Nigeria with predictable ferocity. And with its soft underbelly of corruption, poor healthcare infrastructure, weak systems and an ever-increasing number of its population below the poverty line, the portent is dire. Could this also be an opportunity for reset?

A film by Femi ODUGBEMI

Nigeria, 2021, Documentary, 1h57 mins

Country: Nigeria
Year: 2021
Type: Documentary
Duration: 117 mins
Original Title: UNMASKED: LEADERSHIP, TRUST AND COVID-19 IN NIGERIA

Producers: Femi Odugbemi, Kadaria Ahmed

Directed by Femi Odugbemi;
presented by Kadaria Ahmed;

Co-produced by Zuri24 Media and Daria Media.
https://daria.media/unmasked/

2021 / IREP and AWDFF Documentary Film Festival (Lagos, Nigeria), March 18-21. Venue: Virtual.
* World Premiere: on Friday March 19 at 2.45pm, to be followed by a conversation around the making of the film, and how Documentary film could help deepen the culture of citizen vigilance and participation in democracy as well as ensuring responsive and responsible leadership and good governance.
https://irepfilmfestival.com