[1][2][3] The small-time thug Muntu (Bernard Safari) has just been released from prison in the fictional African country of Nakara.

Shortly after, he falls in love with a preacher's daughter, and loath to tell her of his dark past he pretends to be a successful businessman.

From there the lie spins into him taking on the guise of the military captain Nakara, leading to changes not only for him, but also for the whole nation.

The film was nominated in the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) under the Achievement in Costume Design category.

[6][7] Captain of Nakara was also nominated for the Free Spirit competition at the Warsaw Film festival in 2012.