Moviegoers in frenzy as ‘Issakaba: The Return’ is set for November cinema release

By Benjamin Njoku
Two years after it was shot in early 2024 in Asaba, Delta State, the highly anticipated Nollywood action-thriller “Issakaba: The Return” is finally set for its cinematic release in Nigeria on Friday, November 13, 2026. The director and co-producer, Lancelot Imasuen, disclosed this during a press screening of the sequel last weekend in Lagos. The film sees veteran actor Sam Dede returning as the fearless Ebube. The original “Issakaba” was first released in 2001 and was inspired by real-life vigilante movements. Following the continued relevance of its theme, the decision to revisit the classic was made. Since its trailer dropped online, moviegoers have been eager to sto...