Nollywood’s popular action film franchise, Issakaba, has returned to the big screen with the release of its sequel, ‘Issakaba: The Return’, 25 years after the original movie debuted.
The new production is now showing in cinemas nationwide, marking the revival of one of Nigeria’s recognisable action movie franchises.
Director of the film, Lancelot Imasuen, announced its cinema release in a post on his Instagram page on Friday, expressing excitement about bringing the franchise back to movie lovers.
Imasuen described the project as the return of a legend and called on Nigerians to watch the film in cinemas.
Other cast members include Chidi Mokeme, Iyabo Ojo, Regina Daniels, Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Osifo, Charles Okafor, Nosa Rex and Mark Angel.
The film, directed by Imasuen, who also directed the original production, revisits the activities of the fictional vigilante group while exploring themes connected to contemporary Nigerian society.
The original ‘Issakaba’ was released in 2001 and drew inspiration from the activities of the Bakassi Boys, a vigilante group that emerged in south-eastern Nigeria in the late 1990s to combat crime and insecurity.
The film gained popularity for its action-packed storyline and portrayal of vigilante activities, becoming one of the memorable productions of its era in Nollywood.
Distributed by Blue Pictures, ‘Issakaba: The Return’ brings together familiar faces from the original franchise and a new generation of performers in a production that seeks to reconnect audiences with the story after more than two decades.
