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Film · 2024
Lisabi: The Uprising
Lísàbí: Arugbo naaUnder the oppressive rule of the Oyo Empire in 18th-century West Africa, an unassuming Egba farmer organizes a clandestine rebellion disguised as a mutual-aid farming collective. Channeling widespread grief and fury over violent tribute collections, he unites his people to fight for their sovereignty.
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In an era where Yoruba epics are produced and released on international streaming platforms like Netflix (think House of Gaa, Jagun Jagun, King of Thieves, Beast of Two Worlds), Lisabi: The Uprising clearly has its place as an evocative work of art hewn from the fabric of history. With fact and fiction combined in one artistic breath, the film elevates the epic form of storytelling in Nigerian film and television.
Adedamola Adedayo on The Culture Custodian One of the standout features of Lísàbí: The Uprising is its cinematography (credit to Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo), which balances the beauty of pre-colonial Yoruba life with the brutality of rebellion. Scenes such as the still battlefield after Osokenu’s demise, or the mystical exchanges between Lísàbí (Adedimeji Lateef) and Sangodeyi, are visually haunting.
Michael Kolawole on What Kept Me Up One of the remarkable aspects of the film is how well-contained it is. The narrative picks up a simple story and does not take unnecessary detours. From the opening to the closing scenes, the seamless flow of the narrative allows for an immersive viewing experience.
Seyi Lasisi on Afrocritik
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