A Legend is Born

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Lisabi: A Legend Is Born is a 2025 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and co-written by Yinka Olaoye and Akinmolayan. It serves as the second installment in a two-part cinematic adaptation of the life and legacy of Lisabi, a revered Yoruba hero and freedom fighter from the 18th century. The film explores the cultural and political struggles of the Egba people under oppressive rule and highlights Lisabi's pivotal role in leading the Egba resistance against subjugation.