2/1/2024 0 Comments Isale eko songJuliana Richards, CEO and founder of the Slim Girl Shapewear brand is set to launch an inspiring book about her life and   journey to building a business empire. How Juliana Richards Built a Million Dollar Side Hustle  The play was directed by William Benson and starred Yemi Shodimu, Yinka Davies and Omowunmi Dada leading a large cast of over 150 people on stage. Funke Osibodu, former MD at Ecobank and Screen Legend Joke Silva. ![]() Other prominent Nigerians who came to see the play included Mrs. The presidential Spokesperson, Femi Adeshina was in company of the former Governor of Cross River State Mr. Produced by versatile Investment Banker cum Theatre Producer Joseph Edgar, the play pulled in an exciting audience. It was a powerful display of culture, costume and drama. It will forcefully realign us with our rich heritage and tie the strings of unity with the portrayal of people with different tongues brought together by cultural exchanges over time.ĭances from some part of the country would be performed on the stage with a beautiful tie-in to the story, making Isale Eko a must watch for the over one million targeted viewing audience spread over Lagos Nigeria, London, and United Kingdom.The epic play, Isale Eko was shown at the Agip Recital Hall of the Muson Centre recently. With a 60-man cast and crew, Isale Eko production will no doubt redefine the way people see Lagos. It is the womb that gave birth to what is today known as modern Lagos and as such its story and history must be preserved and celebrated in all its glory.” It is a story that will drive into the audience a rash of emotions as they would cry at the seeming tragedy that befalls Akitoye, a leading protagonist, laugh at the comedic turn of Madam Tinubu as she strategically plays a balancing act between the warring Akitoye and Kosoko ruling families and then get touched by the wonderful romance between the aggressive yet soft Kosoko who finds the Bini damsel irresistible.”Īlso, speaking on the stage play, the co-producer, Olisa Adibua said he believes that Lagos being the seat of excellence and Isale Eko with its 400-year history deserves to be celebrated.Īccording to him, “ Isale Eko remains one of the bowels of our civilisation, with its early contact with the Europeans traders. It leans lightly on historical facts with a blend of romance, songs and comedy to give it a contemporary depth. The script is bound to educate, inform and entertain its audience on the rich cultural heritage of the people of Isale Eko in an entertaining atmosphere,” said the chairman.īriefing newsmen at Lagos NIPR Secretariat, the producers of the play, Joseph Edgar said, “Isale Eko tells the story of Lagos in a unique way. “We heartily endorse Isale Eko stage play to add to the conversation surrounding the celebration of the golden anniversary of the creation of Lagos State. ![]() The Chairman, Lagos NIPR, Olusegun McMedal, said the play is an opportunity for the Chapter to join in the celebration of Lagos State at 50. The play is scheduled to hold on Easter Friday 14th – Saturday 15th, April 2017 at the iconic MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Isale Eko, which was inspired by Ayo Badmus, would be told with pizzazz by great entertainers including Yemi Shodimu, Patrick Doyle and Yinka Davies under the directorial guide of talented writer and stage director, William Benson. Isale Eko is a fictional display of 14th Century Lagos in animated play which uses song and dance to tell the story of Lagos in the throes of slave trade, power struggle and romance. The stage play, supported by the Lagos State Government, boasts of stellar executive producers including show business impresario and on-air-personality, Olisa Adibua investment banker and columnist, Joseph Edgar award winning entertainment journalist, Nse Obong Ekong and Nollywood actor, Ayo Badmus. I sale Eko, a satirical stage play, has been produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lagos State at the Lagos state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR. The post Lagos marks 50 years with Isale Eko appeared first on Vanguard News. ![]() Isale Eko, a satirical stage play, has been produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lagos State at the Lagos state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR.
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