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The Case for an Issakaba Movie Remake: Reintroduce the Classic
The Case for an Issakaba Movie Remake: Reintroduce the Classic During Nollywood’s heyday, several films encapsulated that era, and Issakaba was definitely one of them. Its engaging story, supernatural elements, and vigilantes searching for justice excited millions of viewers in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Today, more and more fans and film enthusiasts are calling for an Issakaba Movie Remake, but not as a nostalgic revisitation, but as a resurgence of cinema to a new generation. But why should we go through the process of bringing back this classic? Let’s explore. What Made Issakaba So Memorable? Originally released in the early 2000s, Issakaba (an acronym for “Bakassi Boys” written…
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What Makes Issakaba a Timeless Classic in Nollywood Cinema
What Makes Issakaba a Timeless Classic in Nollywood Cinema In the case of films from Nollywood cinema, there are some films that stands the test of time and trends to become classics that still captures the hearts of fans long after they were released. Issakaba is without a doubt one of those films. With its compelling storyline and memorable characters, Issakaba finds a place in the hearts of Nollywood fans and movie lovers around the world. But what makes Issakaba a classic, given the constantly evolving context of the Nigerian film industry? In this blog post, we will look at what makes Issakaba special, and the cultural significance that makes…
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Discover 10 Iconic Classic Nollywood Movies You Need to Watch
Discover 10 Iconic Classic Nollywood Movies You Need to Watch If you enjoy engaging narratives and cultural stories, Nollywood movies are an interesting option to explore. Nollywood movies have developed into a significant contributor to both the African and global film industries and as such, continue to attract audiences with their exceptional blend of humor, drama, and moral lessons to be learnt. Whether you have never viewed an African film, or you have, watching some classic Nollywood films will give you the history of one of the largest film industries in the world and perhaps the oldest. In this article, we would share with you, in our estimation, ten classic…
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Nollywood Movie ‘Eagle Wings’ Premieres On March 12
Nollywood Movie ‘Eagle Wings’ Premieres On March 12 Nigerian Airforce and Nollywood movie collaboration ‘Eagle Wings’ premiers in cinemas on March 12 in Lagos. The producers hosted an event for the Lagos premiere of the Nollywood war film at City Mall. During the event, the producer said; “I am excited about making this movie at this moment because Nigerians will appreciate how much effort the military has to go through and the sacrifices they make to ensure we have the peace we are experiencing. “We have seen firsthand what they go through and if we begin to appreciate them they will do more. “In this film, we win this fight…
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Jide Kene – Problem With Nollywood Is Stereotyping
Jide Kene – Problem With Nollywood Is Stereotyping Nollywood actor, Jide Kene Achufusi aka Swanky JKA appeared on Rubbin Minds and talked about the challenges in Nollywood. The actor spoke with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and said that of all the challenges in the industry, stereotyping definitely tops the list. In his statement, the actor said; “The biggest problem I have with Nollywood right now is stereotyping, if it’s Ghetto movies that are going on right now, everybody will go into Ghetto movies. “If it’s love and comedy, let’s go! We don’t really do have a plan, we have a structure. It’s all about the money. “So, if I had come to…
