The formal
introduction of the Broadway-style theatrical production, SARO The Musical to the
Nigerian public was held on Tuesday September 10 in the function hall of Terra
Kulture on Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
In attendance were
carefully selected notable names in Nigeria theatrical circuit, the art academic
world, patrons of the Creative industries, potential sponsors, as well as
senior Arts and Culture journalists from nearly all the leading media houses.
The Producer, Mrs Bolanle austen peters (2nd left) with from left, the actress, Joke Silva, the veteran actress, Taiwo Ajai-lycett and the Consul-general of the French Embassy, Francoise Sastourne
Those who witnessed the official unveiling of the big theatre dream included
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Disun Holloway; renowned actress, Mrs
Taiwo Ajai-Lycett , fondly called matriarch of the Nigerian stage; renowned dramatist, director and culture journalist,
Ben Tomoloju; former Artistic Director of National Troupe of Nigeria, and
current Dean of Humanities at the Redeemer University, Professor Ahmed Yerima;
lawyer, art patron, Mrs Myma Belo-Osagie; popular actress, and now managing
Director of the Malete Film Village, Mrs. Joke Silva; and renowned TV
personality and CEO of EbonyTV, Mo Abudu. There was also the Consul General of
the French Embassy, Francoise Sastourne. Others included Dr Tunde Awosanmi, a teacher
of directing from University of Ibadan; Mr Deji Toye a lawyer, playwright and
poet; and Mr Ola Fajemisin, manager programme at the Nigeria Television Authority.
The club of celebrities was led by the afro-pop musical icon, Innocent
Idibia aka TuFace; and included, the actress Kate Henshaw; and On-Air
personalities, Steve Onu aka Yaw of WazobiaFM,
Chris Ihidero of TopFM, and Wana
Udobong of Inspiration FM, among others.
