After watching House of Ga’a a few months ago, I was kind of reluctant to watch Lisabi, The Uprising. Thank goodness, I did, it was indeed a great watch! Ibrahim Chatta has been a recurring actor in Yoruba historical movies and he has been doing well playing his roles. When I saw him in the first scene, I knew the movie had potential to be good. From the first scene,…

Sometime earlier this month, I was trying to pick something to watch on Netflix. I didn’t have anything in mind but the captivating cover of “Kaos” drew me in. Then I watched a bit of the trailer, inquisitive me, I downloaded the whole season straight up. Since Netflix has decided to starve us with Sandman, I was eager to consume something mythological and mystical. The movie was the right pick…

A new star has risen in the world of Yoruba cinema. “Lisabi: The Uprising,” directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, tells the captivating story of Lisabi, the Egba farmer who led a rebellion against the oppressive Oyo Empire in the 18th century. This historical epic is a visual feast, with stunning cinematography, costumes, and set design that transport viewers to ancient Oyo. Lateef Adedimeji delivers a powerful performance as Lisabi, capturing the…