Executive Producer, Joseph Edgar (left); Co-Producer, Olisa Adibua; Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public relations (NIPR), Lagos chapter, Olusegun Mcmedal; lead actor, Yemi Shodimu and Director, William Benson at a press briefing to announce the staging of Isale Eko in Lagos recently. The Lagos State Chapter said endorsement and staging of Isale Eko on a satirical stage play is designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lagos State. Supported by the Lagos State Government, the play has On-Air-Personality, Olisa Adibua, investment banker and columnist, Joseph Edgar, award winning entertainment journalist, Nse Obong Ekong and Nollywood actor, Ayo Badmus working to realise it. The fictional reenactment of 14th century Lagos, uses song and dance to tell the story of Lagos in the throes of slave trade, power struggle and romance. Isale Eko has a rich cast, including Yemi Shodimu, Patrick Doyle and Yinka Davies and it comes under the directorial guide of William Benson. The play is scheduled to hold on Easter Friday, April 14 through Saturday 15, 2017 at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
