Nigeria, June 27 -- The sequel of the 1996 Nollywood classic, 'Domitilla', is in the works.

24 years after its original release, three Nigerian film production companies, signed a partnership to produce the sequel on Friday in Lagos.

The companies are FilmOne Entertainment, Zeb Ejiro Productions, and Omoni Oboli's Dioni Vision.

The producers said the project is a response to recent demands by the huge fan base of the first Domitilla, which was a favourite on home screens in the 1990s.

The production of the film is set to kick-start later in the year, while its release in cinemas is scheduled for the first quarter of 2021.

The crime drama film tells the story of a young Domitilla Junior, who gets into adventurous romantic escapades fo...