{"id":17601,"date":"2026-11-14T11:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T11:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/nollywood-sequel-issakaba-the-return-hits-cinemas-after-25-years\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T11:30:58","slug":"nollywood-sequel-issakaba-the-return-hits-cinemas-after-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/nollywood-sequel-issakaba-the-return-hits-cinemas-after-25-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Nollywood sequel \u201cIssakaba: The Return\u201d hits cinemas after 25 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Nollywood-sequel-Issakaba-The-Return-hits-cinemas-after-25-years.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nollywood sequel \u201cIssakaba: The Return\u201d hits cinemas after 25 years\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Nollywood-sequel-Issakaba-The-Return-hits-cinemas-after-25-years.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Issakaba-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Issakaba-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Issakaba.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nollywood action thriller \u2018Issakaba: The Return\u2019 has returned to cinemas nationwide\u00a0after 25 years of the release of the original movie, \u2018Issakaba\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The director, Lancelot Imasuen, announced the cinema release in a post on his Instagram page on Friday, expressing excitement over the return of the popular movie franchise to the big screen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the post, Imasuen described the production as the return of a legend and urged movie lovers to watch the film in cinemas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sequel features veteran actor Sam Dede reprising his role as Ebube, leader of the Issakaba Boys, while introducing other actors from different generations of Nollywood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other cast members include Chidi Mokeme, Iyabo Ojo, Regina Daniels, Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Osifo, Charles Okafor, Nosa Rex and Mark Angel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directed by Imasuen, who also helmed the original production, \u2018Issakaba: The Return\u2019 revisits the story of the fictional vigilante group against the backdrop of contemporary Nigerian society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original film, released in 2001, drew inspiration from the activities of the Bakassi Boys, a vigilante group that emerged in south-eastern Nigeria to combat criminal activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sequel, distributed by Blue Pictures, brings together returning actors and newer Nollywood performers, marking the revival of one of the industry\u2019s recognised action film franchises. (NAN)<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/nollywood-sequel-issakaba-the-return-hits-cinemas-after-25-years\/\">Nollywood sequel \u201cIssakaba: The Return\u201d hits cinemas after 25 years<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nollywood action thriller \u2018Issakaba: The Return\u2019 has returned to cinemas nationwide\u00a0after 25 years of the release of the original movie, \u2018Issakaba\u2019. 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