Lisabi Part 2: A Legend Is Born (2025) is a Nigerian historical drama directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film continues the epic tale of Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala, a revered 18th-century Yoruba hero and freedom fighter. After avenging the brutal killing of his close friend by the Alaafin of Oyo and his ally, Sangodeyi, Lisabi returns home victorious. However, the war is far from over as he faces new challenges in leading the Egba people against oppression.

🎥 Film Details

  • Title: Lisabi Part 2: A Legend Is Born
  • Director: Niyi Akinmolayan
  • Screenplay: Niyi Akinmolayan, Yinka Olaoye
  • Producers: Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji, Victoria Akujobi
  • Cast:
    • Lateef Adedimeji as Lisabi
    • Olayode Juliana as Olori Alaafin
    • Boma Akpore as Osogbenro
    • Mo Bimpe Adedimeji as Ikeola
  • Genre: Historical Drama
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Language: Yoruba
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Distributor: Netflix
  • Release Date:
    • Premiere: January 9, 2025, at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos
    • Theatrical Release: January 10, 2025, in the United States
    • Streaming Release: January 10, 2025, on Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: Not yet available
  • Awards:
    • Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025: Best Indigenous Language Movie (West Africa), Best Art Direction, Best Makeup
  • Production Companies: Al Notions Studios, Anthill Studios
  • Music: Tolu Obanro
  • Budget: Not specified
  • Box Office Gross: Not specified

🎭 Cast

  • Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi
  • Olayode Juliana – Olori Alaafin
  • Boma Akpore – Osogbenro
  • Mo Bimpe Adedimeji – Ikeola
  • Adebayo Salami – Lisabi’s Father
  • Ibrahim Chatta – Sangodeyi
  • Olarotimi Fakunle – Not specified
  • Olumide Oworu – Not specified
  • Jide Awobona – Not specified
  • Muyiwa Ademola – Not specified

🔗 External Link

For more information, you can visit the official IMDb page for Lisabi Part 2: A Legend Is Born (2025).