“Hear Word”, a theatrical performance that addresses the challenges of Nigerian women is back with its second edition. With support from the telecommunications giant, Etisalat, the drama is produced by iOpenEye, a company established in 2014 by Ifeoma Fafunwa to unravel the best of Nigerian performance art with a focus on empowering women and transforming society. It features powerful parades performances from a cast of extraordinary Nigerian actresses such as Deborah Ohiri, Lala Akindoju, Zara Udofia, Rita Edward, Ufuoma McDermott, Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Omonor, Elvina Ibru and Odenike.
Speaking at a press media briefing to announce the 2015 edition of the show, the Head, Events and Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Modupe Thani said, “Etisalat is proud to support Hear Word, an initiative, which celebrates the Arts through the creative and artistic works of women, within and beyond Nigeria. We recently supported the Woman Rising Initiative which also celebrates the creative works of women globally’’.
The stories featured in “Hear Word’’ are based on everyday realities of Nigerian women. This theatre production kicked off with a special performance at the University of Lagos on April 29 and premiered at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on May 1. The production runs at the MUSON Centre every Friday and Saturday in May, alongside satellite performances in public spaces around Lagos.
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