Prof. Soyinka
Celebrations of a quintessential global literary giant, Prof. Wole Soyinka, received more boost with corporate brands providing support as contributing partners in the special theatre production of The Nobel Warrior – Eni Ogun, written by Aiye-ko-ooto, directed by Oriade Adefila and produced by Cash Onadele; a performance put together ` in collaboration with Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) in honour of Professor, Oluwole Soyinka to commemorate his landmark 90th birthday.
Toye Arulogun, the production’s Executive Producer, made the disclosure ahead of the premiere in Abeokuta, adding that corporate entities who have joined the list of partners span across banking, telecommunications, financial services as well as food and agro-allied production.
He added that “Adubiifa Network Co. is pleased to announce the contributing partnership of FCMB, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Alternative Bank, Airtel, FMDQ and CINQTEOS Limited towards the special theatre production of The Noble Warrior as part of the lineup of events to mark the 90th birthday celebration of Prof. Wole Soyinka.
“Corporate Nigeria’s response to this dramatic tribute to Prof. Soyinka affirms his towering stature as a National Icon and pride of our cultural heritage worthy of celebration. It further confirms Corporate Nigeria’s identification of arts and culture as a veritable platform for brand promotions and a vehicle for driving Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives”
“This is a huge encouragement to drama and theatre practitioners and the larger Nigerian creative economy. It is reassuring that Corporate Nigeria recognises the value of dramatic arts and culture as evidenced by the support of this production which is a tribute to Kongi at 90,” he added.
The premiere of The Noble Warrior – Eni Ogun took place in Abeokuta on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Hubert Ogunde Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre, and other performances will be at the Muson Centre, Lagos on Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21.
Endorsed by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), the production showcases the protagonist’s brand persona likened to Wole Soyinka and highlights similar personality traits as a fighter and a humane warrior in his 90-year sojourn on earth.
It will be recalled that earlier, Nigeria’s premier banking institution, First Bank announced its support for the stage play as a demonstration of its commitment to sustaining the creative arts.
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