| Lisabi: The Uprising | |
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| Yoruba | Lísàbí: Arugbo naa |
| Genre | Historical drama |
| Screenplay by | Niyi Akinmolayan Yinka Olaoye |
| Story by | Lateef Adedimeji Adebayo Tijani |
| Directed by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
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| Music by | Tolu Obanro |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original languages | Yoruba English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lateef Adedimeji |
| Producers | Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji Victoria Akujobi |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Production companies | Al Notions Studios Anthill Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 27 September 2024 |
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Lisabi: The Uprising is a 2024 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, and produced by Adebimpe Oyebade and Victoria Akujobi. The cast features Lateef Adedimeji, Adebimpe Oyebade, Ibrahim Chatta, Jide Awobona, Eniola Ajao, and Adebowale Adedayo. The plot follows Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala, a farmer-driven to vengeance after witnessing the brutal killing of his close friend by the Alaafin of Oyo and his ally, Songodeyi. The film is loosely based on the historic 18th-century Lisabi Rebellion of Abeokuta.
In addition to directing, Niyi Akinmolayan collaborated with Yinka Olaoye on the screenplay, working closely with Al Notions Studios and Anthill Studios to incorporate advanced motion capture and VFX effects. The film was primarily shot in Abeokuta and surrounding areas in Ogun State, Nigeria, This location choice was significant for capturing the authentic setting of pre-colonial southwestern Nigeria, aligning with the historical narrative of the Egba people's resistance against the Oyo Empire.[1]
Lisabi: The Uprising premiered on Netflix in Nigeria on 27 September 2024, receiving praise for its visually captivating scenes and period-accurate details. However, some critics noted challenges with the balance between character development and action pacing. Despite mixed reviews in this regard, the film climbed to the number one spot on Netflix's Nigeria film chart within three days of its release.[2]
- ^ "Nigeria: 'Lisab' An Epic Yoruba Tale To Premiere On Netflix This September". broadcastmediaafrica. 29 August 2024.
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