Issakaba

2001 Nigerian film

Sam Dede
Chiwetalu Agu
Pete Eneh
Amaechi Muonagor
Susan Obi

Release date

2001 (2001)

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Issakaba is a 2001 Nigerian film directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. Loosely based on real events, it depicts a group of vigilantes called the Bakassi Boys fighting crime as well as the alleged sorcerer Eddy Nawgu, who terrorized the Nawgu community in Anambra State.^[1]^[2]

Plot

The Issakaba boys led by Ebube had to fight against armed robbers who terrorize their society. The armed robbers possess certain mystical powers that they use in their robbery activities. Because of this, Ebube and his team of Issakaba boys also acquire powers that enable them to fight against robbery.^[3]

Cast

Sam Dede
Chiwetalu Agu
Pete Eneh
Amaechi Muonagor
Susan Obi
Mike Ogundu
John Okafor
Andy Chukwu
Zulu Adigwe
Diewait Ikpechukwu
Remmy Ohajianya
Emeka Nwafor
Tom Njemanze
Uche Odoputa
Emeka Ani

References

^ "Issakaba (2001)". dla.library.upenn.edu. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Remembering Chukwuka Emelionwu: 5 classic movies by late Nollywood filmmaker". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "A tribute to "Issakaba," the greatest Nigerian action movie ever". pulse,ng. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 10 November 2018.