The actor Mike Ogundu, popularly known as Nwoke in the Nigerian movie series "Issakaba," shared a harrowing experience of almost being lynched in Aba, Nigeria. According to his account, the incident occurred during a tumultuous period in the city. A mob had mistaken him for a criminal, and things escalated to a dangerous point.
However, someone in the crowd recognized him from his role in the popular Nollywood series "Issakaba," where he portrayed a vigilante. This recognition saved him from being lynched, as people quickly realized he was an actor and not involved in any criminal activity.
About "Issakaba"
"Issakaba" is a Nigerian action-drama movie series released in the early 2000s. It was directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and is based on the real-life exploits of the Bakassi Boys, a vigilante group known for combating crime in southeastern Nigeria. The series became a cultural phenomenon, making its cast, including Mike Ogundu, household names in the region.
Ogundu's story highlights how deeply the characters and actors of "Issakaba" were embedded in the minds of viewers, to the extent that it played a role in his real-life situation.
Read his story below;
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"It was a sunny day in Line A at Ariaria International market of Aba, Abia State in Nigeria
I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time because I cannot still phantom how it happened.
All I know was a sudden voice that just shouted "Na him be that man wey collect the bag"
Before Jack Robinson, I had already found myself on the ground.
I was receiving lots of slaps, even when I was till trying to ask what the matter is.
Someone was already looking for fuel to lit before another random person recognised me and shouted "NWOKE! AH ISSAKABA NWOKE!!
They all stopped instantly and gave me a voice.
Please stop jungle just!ce, please it's not good.
I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time because I cannot still phantom how it happened.
All I know was a sudden voice that just shouted "Na him be that man wey collect the bag"
Before Jack Robinson, I had already found myself on the ground.
I was receiving lots of slaps, even when I was till trying to ask what the matter is.
Someone was already looking for fuel to lit before another random person recognised me and shouted "NWOKE! AH ISSAKABA NWOKE!!
They all stopped instantly and gave me a voice.
Please stop jungle just!ce, please it's not good.
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