Classic Nollywood Film Issakaba Returns to Theaters After 25 Years

The popular Nollywood action film, ‘Issakaba: The Return’, has made its way back to cinemas across Nigeria, 25 years after the original film was released. Director Lancelot Imasuen shared the news on his Instagram page, expressing his excitement for the film’s return to the big screen.

Imasuen called this sequel the return of a legend and encouraged movie fans to see it in theaters. The film stars veteran actor Sam Dede, who reprises his role as Ebube, the leader of the Issakaba Boys. It also features a diverse cast that includes Chidi Mokeme, Iyabo Ojo, Regina Daniels, Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Osifo, Charles Okafor, Nosa Rex, and Mark Angel.

‘Issakaba: The Return’ continues the story of the fictional vigilante group, set against the backdrop of modern Nigerian society. The original film, released in 2001, was inspired by the Bakassi Boys, a vigilante group formed in southeastern Nigeria to fight crime.

This sequel, distributed by Blue Pictures, brings together both returning actors and new faces from Nollywood, marking a significant revival of one of the industry’s well-known action film franchises.