On Workers` day Sunday, May 1st Comedy maestro Ali Baba with a 20-man cast in satirical stage play “Loud Whispers”. A play adapted from the same-titled book written by socio-political commentator cum investment banker, Joseph Edgar.
The play which held at the Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre at 1pm, 3pm and 6pm (command performance) hosted theatre enthusiasts to a mind-blowing theatrical experience as Alibaba alongside other thespians such as Patrick Diabuah, Paul Alumona, Tony Offiong, Kehinde Fasuyi, Nissi George, Olarotimi Fakunle, Yemi Oyewo, Inna Erizia, Toyin Oshinaike, Toritseju Ejoh, Charles Alumona, and Chantal Edgar, gave life to Joseph Edgar`s collection of humorous satires celebrating the Nigerian spirit and new hope to Nigerian theatre through all three performances.
Ali Baba brought exceptional brilliance and energy into his performance as he played Ali Okiemute, whose family`s journey depicts the experiences of a typical Nigerian family through various economic dispensations.
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The Managing Director of Katunga Media, Betty Abang, presenters of the play, said: “it was such a thrilling experience, feedback from the audience revealed tremendous acceptance and a yearning for a repeat of the performance. Loud Whispers is a story that every Nigerian can relate with. The play makes bold to say what people will otherwise not divulge, and the story touches on themes that cuts through all strata of the society.”
Each scene weaved through the famous “Agege” bread seller turned supermodel story, the infamous “what if you are a widow? Go and die” story, a prominent politician’s 3-page letter, amongst other themes.
Zenith Bank, AIICO, AXA Mansard, Bank of Industry, FCMB, Wellness HMO, Rain Oil, Uber and Quilox all teamed up to sponsor this maiden edition.
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