Movies & TV
“Lisabi”: Adedimeji Lateef’s Star-Studded Biopic Set to Reconnect Audiences with Yoruba Heritage
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Adedimeji Lateef has unveiled behind-the-scenes photos from his upcoming movie, “Lisabi.” This biopic chronicles the escapades of the Egba Warrior farmer. According to history, Lisabi was a towering figure from Igbehin, originally from the Egba village of Itoku, who famously led the Egba people in their fight for independence from the oppressive rule of the Alaafin of Oyo, whose empire dominated much of Yorubaland.
Lateef shared, “I felt the need for us to know more about our culture and tradition, and also connect to our culture. Although we have so many books about our history, I think it is slowly dying with this time of technology, people do not really read anymore, and I think movies will appeal more to people. Who better to tell our story, than us.”
“Lisabi” is executive produced by Adedimeji Lateef, produced by Adebimpe Lateef, and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. It features a star-studded cast that includes Femi Adebayo Salami, Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Itele Yekini, Ibrahim Chattah, Ibrahim Chattah, Mr Macaroni, Mo Bimpe, Eniola Ajao, Liqouose Ajife and Lateef himself.
The film will be released in two parts on Netflix: “Lisabi: The Uprising” on September 27th and “Lisabi: A Legend is Born” in January 2025.
Finallyyyy! The long awaited great biopic is here chronicling the exploits of the great Egba warrior LISABI.
We are readyLisabi is here!!! My New born is here
My long awaited biopic chronicling the escapades of the Ultimate Egba Warrior farmer #LISABI is finally here
After my exploits in Ayinla movie, I knew I had to do this to further glorify my Egba heritage. EGBA people, this is for you!!!!! The entire Yoruba, Africa and Blacks worldwide, this is for you!!!!!
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