Veteran actor, Sam Dede will be back as ‘Ebube’ in the follow-up to the 2001 Nollywood classic ‘Issakaba.’ On Instagram, he teased the comeback, saying, “Issakaba!!! The Myth returns. A river does not flow through a forest without bringing down trees. Men with evil minds lurk in the dark. But….. Justice is mine.”
The original director, Lancelot Imasuen, is overseeing the new project. Imasuen recently announced auditions in Asaba, Delta, showing progress in production.
‘Issakaba’ is an anagram of Bakassi, inspired by the true story of the Bakassi Boys, a grassroots vigilante group formed in 1998 to combat crime in Nigeria’s South-East region. In the film, Ebube leads the Issakaba boys on a mission against armed robbery in their village, using mystical charms and innovative tactics for quick justice.
The 2001 five-part film featured a cast including Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Eneh, Amaechi Muonagor, Susan Obi, Mike Ogundu, and John Okafor. The sequel keeps familiar faces like Andy Chukwu, Zulu Adigwe, Diewait Ikpechukwu, and others.
While production is ongoing, the release date for the sequel is yet to be announced.
