“Awo”, the play from the stables of the Duke of Shomolu Foundation (DOSF) will be showcasing in the United Kingdom come May 2024.
The play, which was staged in Lagos in 2022, chronicles the life and times of the sage who died in 1987.
Chief Segun Awolowo, grandson of the Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in a letter addressed to Mr. Joseph Edgar, Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Foundation, said himself and other members of the Awolowo family received the news with utmost joy and excitement.
“The news has elicited excitement not only to me, but all members of the family. “I remember watching the play at the historic Glover Hall in Lagos (where my late grandfather equally saw great theatrical works in his capacity as Premier of the Western Region). “I must state that I marvelled at such great artistical and historically accurate output”.
“It is for this reason that I do not hesitate to not only endorse the UK showing, but to also render any kind of support within my means to make this exciting project record massive success. I personally look forward to hosting your guests at the cocktail that would be organised on the back of the momentous occasion,” he wrote.
The staging of “Awo” in the UK signifies a significant milestone for DOSF. Lovers of theatre in the UK can follow XploreNollywood for more news and details about the play.
For more from the Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Foundation, Joseph Edgar, check out this interview here:
