History is coming alive again as Queen Moremi takes the stage in a riveting musical play that depicts the epic story of the brave and fearless Yoruba Queen at Terrakulture in Lagos.
Following the success of the ever green Saro the Musical, Wakaa the Musical and Fela and the Kalakuta Queens, Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions, Rejuvenee and House of Oduduwa have premiered another riveting stage play titled “Queen Moremi the musical”.
On Friday December 21, BAP productions and House of Oduduwa premiered the stage play focused on the story of an authentic African super hero, bringing life to the rich and colourful ancestral Yoruba heritage through the deeds of the amaon, Queen Moremi – using music, dance and costumes.
Daughter to one of Ife’s bravest hunter-warriors, Lukugba, and Princess Olunbe of Offa; Moremi was raised to question injustice and stand up for the oppressed no matter who they were or where they came from. When Love came calling, she answered but there is always a price to pay. The story of Queen Moremi, the courageous woman is pivotal to the history and liberation of the entire Yoruba race.
“It is essential for us to know our roots; and celebrate our history and heritage. It is therefore our desire to develop the Queen Moremi legacy into a musical drama that will preserve and promote history in the face of modernity,” BAP says.
According to the organizers, the purpose and aim of this project is to keep our identity, values, history and culture alive especially amongst the youths, our upcoming next generation, starting from within Nigeria and progressing on to those in the Diaspora,
Featuring seasoned and upcoming actors and stage performers such as Bimbo Manuel, Bambam of the Big Brother Nigeria, veteran Nollywood star Femi Branch, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ayo Ayoola and Kehinde Bankole, the musical relives the legendary tale of a woman who sacrificed everything; her marriage, her son and even the risk of death in order to secure the future of the people of Ile-Ife.
Described by CNN as the woman powering Nigeria’s theatre; Director and Producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters promises to thrill her audience with live music, royalty and incredible performances for Queen Moremi the Musical which will be on stage at the TerraKulture studio in Lagos for 12 days from December 21, 2018 to January 2, 2019.
Brace yourselves for an unforgettable thrill of a lifetime with #queenmoremithemusical
Jumoke Akiyode-Lawanson
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