Issakaba returns to cinemas 25 years after original release
Nollywood action thriller, Issakaba: The Return, has returned to cinemas nationwide, 25 years after the release of the original film.
The sequel was announced by its director, Lancelot Imasuen, in an Instagram post on Friday, expressing excitement over the return of the popular franchise to the big screen.
Imasuen described the production as the return of a legend and urged movie lovers to see the film in cinemas.
Veteran actor Sam Dede reprises his role as Ebube, the leader of the Issakaba Boys, while the sequel features a mix of established and younger Nollywood actors.
Other cast members include Chidi Mokeme, Iyabo Ojo, Regina Daniels, Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Osifo, Charles Okafor, Nosa Rex and Mark Angel.
Directed by Imasuen, who also handled the original production, Issakaba: The Return revisits the story of the fictional vigilante group against the backdrop of contemporary Nigerian society.
Released in 2001, the original film drew inspiration from the activities of the Bakassi Boys, a vigilante group that emerged in south-eastern Nigeria to combat crime.
Distributed by Blue Pictures, the sequel brings together returning actors and a new generation of performers.
