A play titled The Noble Warrior (Eni Ogun) written by Nigerian-American playwright, poet, and producer, Cash Onadele, also known as Aiye-ko-ooto is to be staged at the historic Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island from July 11-13, 2025.
The play written in honour of Professor Wole Soyinka extols the personality traits of the inimitable professor of literature who turns 91 on July 13th
Scheduled to run from July 11th to 13th at the historic Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, the production will feature two shows dailyâ Matinee at 3PM and Champagne at 6PM.
At a recent press briefing in Lagos, Cash Onadele stated that show has received endorsements from the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, as well as the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC).
He said that the 2024 production was a success under the artistic direction of Segun Adefila and hopes to build on that momentum to ensure African creativity thrives on a global scale, continuing to celebrate the enigmatic literary legend annually.
Aiye-ko-ooto also shed light on plans to engage the next generation of theatre lovers. âActually, there is currently a planâ, he stated, outlining initiatives to bring the production to UNILAG and potentially the University of Ibadan. âWith UNILAGâs ample seating capacity, all tertiary institutions in the vicinity could attend. Students with valid ID cards will benefit from significant discounts, making this rich cultural experience accessible to a wider youth audience. This initiative, focused on youth development and integration, is a key way the production aims to give back. We are actively seeking sponsors to bring it to fruitionâ, Onadele concluded.
Premiered last year in Abeokuta at the Cultural Centre and in Lagos at the prestigious MUSON Centre, The Noble Warrior returns bigger, Blacker, and betterâenhanced with fresh dimensions and seasoned with more dance, drama, and drums, making it even more spellbinding and suspenseful for audiences across all social strata.
