WATCH: Mo Abudu, 2Face Idibia, Prof. Ahmed Yerima, Hon. Disun Holloway, Commissioner for Tourisim, Speak About Saro The Musical

                            

“It’s obvious we didn’t waste time on these people and also that generations to come will benefit from them, they will know what to do when it’s their turn. So I’m very happy” --- Prof. Ahmed Yerima, Senior Lecturer, Redeemer’s University

“Terra Kulture is an institution that the Lagos State Government has always supported, I’m here today to see what they’re doing and what we can do, I truly enjoyed what I’ve seen”--- Hon. Disun Holloway, Commissionner for Tourism, Lagos State.

 “Saro is a reflection of our society as it is though there’s still work to be done on it. It really is a welcome change. Theatre is not an area that we have owned in Nigeria and I think it is importat at this point in time that we use every single medium possible, be it theatre, film, be it song to send a message because I think what Saro does is to send a message about our society and the things we need to do and correct in our society. I was entertained watching the short preview but I was also concerned that it’s a true reflection of where we are” – Mo Abudu, CEO EbonyLife TV

SARO The Musical… The Big Broadway-style Theatrical Project Steps Out Boldly

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. 

Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett,Joke Silver,Founder of EbonyTV, Mo Abudu,2Face And Others Were Treated To a Scintillating Preview Of SARO The Musical Play.

Lagos audience was treated to a scintillating preview of Nigeria’s first indigenous music drama at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island.