Sunday, October 3, 2010

Yeepa!!! Solaarin finally arrives....or does he?

Mufu Onifade joined ace Nigerian cinematographer in the production of
 Osofisan's  socially conscious stage play Yeepa! Solaarin Nbo.
It was staged between 24th and 29th september at the National theatre Iganmmu Lagos in
commemoration of the country's 50th anniversary.
The play's main thrust tilts towards satire. It tells of a corrupt Local government chairman and his officials
who get wind of an incognito public complaints commissioner  (representational of the likes of Nuhu Ribadu  and Tai Solaanrin) arriving their town on a surprise inspection.
The performance overall was a smash hit.With a consistent stream of
energy from the featured actors like; Ropo Ewenla, Kayode Idris and Bukky Ogunnote- Ogunade.
The performance made the members of the audience almost fall off their seats in laughter.
Niji Akanni employed a contemporary approach to the directing; complete with a "break dancing" babalowo. Oh yeah i didn't mistype that. The show was also opened with
the creative antics of Dayo Liadi in the company of Eko GOND (the Lagos chapter of the Dance
Gild of Nigeria)who performed a dance number to Se Be Lema Sun by 9ice and Asa.
 Crown Troupe of Africa followed with a spot on delivery of Chief Hubert Ogunde's
Yoruba Ronu.
in a few words I HAD A BLAST if you weren't there.....WELL WHAT CAN I SAY.......

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