AFTER a recent successful command performance at the historical Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, to mark the 56th birthday anniversary of Governor Sanwo-Olu, the epic musical drama, Obi at’Orogbo, this week, lands in the Lagos riverine town of Epe.
On the special invitation of the Lagos State government, the theatrical showpiece, which celebrates the rich cultural essence of Lagos (Eko), through its exploration of the myths, fables, and glories of Yoruba people, is fast becoming a legacy project for the state of aquatic splendour.
Written and directed by Seun Awobajo for the Footprints of David Art academy, the play was first conceived and premiered in May 2017 to mark the golden anniversary of the creation of Lagos during the Lagos at 50 celebration. The production was endorsed and superintended by the quintessential theatre maker — dramatist, actor, director, critic, and Africa’s first Nobel laureate in Literature, Professor Wole Soyinka, who was grand consultant to the celebration.
Now, the ancient town of Epe will be playing host to the reputable children and youth theatre troupe, Footprints of David Art Academy on August 14. Epe, one of the sub-divisions of the Centre of Excellence, is revered as an important fishing community; uniquely endowed home of abundant riches and fluxing water-bodies. More than the reputations of Epe town, it enjoys cultural splendour and a sight to behold.
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At the second premiere of the play on June 24 at the refurbished centenarian Glover Memorial Hall was filled to full capacity. Occupying the frontrow were top government functionaries including the Executive Governor of the state, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy , Dr. Hamzat; Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture and honourable members of the State Executive Council; royal fathers; diplomats; celebrities etc.
Impressed by the efforts of the Footprints of David Arts Foundation in organising a free school project christened Bright Achievers’ School (BAS), and relentless strive at using the arts as a tool for social re-engineering, coupled with the consistent training and exposure artistic of the talents and skills of the children from the Bariga area of the Lagos, the State government is hosting the cast and crew of Obi a’Orogbo to another exciting time-out at the Lagos Theatre, Epe.
Governor Sanwo-Olu with the cast and crew after the Glover Hall performance to mark his 56th birthday anniversary
