Netflix confirms the acquisition of the brand new Indigenous feature Lisabi, with the release of behind-the-scene images. 

The story, which is set in the 18th-century Oyo Empire spotlights an Egba farmer, who ignites a rebellion against the oppressive Oyo Empire. He leveraged the collective power of his fellow farmers and enigmatic abilities. His defiance, culminated in the defeat of over 6,000 Oyo soldiers and secured independence after centuries of subjugation.

The revolution begins. Your first look at Lísàbí: The Uprising, coming to Netflix September 27 🪓 pic.twitter.com/mfUbOkxYeY

— Netflix Nigeria (@NetflixNaija) August 21, 2024

According to Adedimeji Lateef the executive producer, the upcoming project stems from the success of his character in Ayinla by Tunde Kilani. He shared in a post on Twitter, “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!!!!!”.

#Lisabi 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,… pic.twitter.com/LBmmcAN9Q1

— Adedimeji Lateef (@TheDimejiLateef) August 21, 2024

Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, the movie features Lateef Adedimeji, Liquorose, Mo Bimpe, Mr Macaroni, Olayode Juliana, Femi Adebayo Salami, Odunlade Adekola and Gabriel Afolayan.

The Netflix original, Lisabi: The Uprising will commence streaming on Netflix on September 27, 2024, and is scheduled to have a sequel, Lisabi: A Legend is Born, which will debut in January 2025.