It leans lightly on historical facts with a blend of romance, songs and comedy to give it a contemporary depth. The script is bound to educate, inform and entertain its audience on the rich cultural heritage of the people of Isale Eko in an entertaining atmosphere”.īriefing newsmen at Lagos NIPR Secretariat, a producer of the play, Joseph Edgar said, “Isale Eko tells the story of Lagos in a unique way. He said, “We heartily endorse Isale Eko stage play to add to the conversation surrounding the celebration of the golden anniversary of the creation of Lagos State. The Chairman, Lagos NIPR, Olusegun McMedal said the play is an opportunity for the Chapter to join in the celebration of Lagos State at 50. The play is scheduled to hold on Easter Friday 14th – Saturday 15th, April 2017 at the iconic MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Isale Eko, which was inspired by Ayo Badmus, would be told with pizzazz by entertainment greats including Yemi Shodimu, Patrick Doyle and Yinka Davies under the directorial guide of the talented writer and stage director, William Benson. The stage play, supported by the Lagos State Government, boasts of stellar executive producers including the show business impresario and On-Air-Personality, Olisa Adibua, investment banker and columnist, Joseph Edgar, award winning entertainment journalist, Nse Obong Ekong and Nollywood actor, Ayo Badmus, is a fictional display of 14th Century Lagos in animated play which uses song and dance to tell the story of Lagos in the throes of slave trade, power struggle and romance. T he Lagos State Chapter, the flagship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has endorsed Isale Eko, a special satirical stage play designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lagos State.
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