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DecemberIssaVybe: First Bank sponsors Kakadu the Musical

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of Kakadu the Musical, a theatre production from the stables of Playhouse Initiative.

The play, which is set to return to the stage from December 28 to 30, 2023, at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos, is among the activities lined up in the 2023 edition of First Bank’s annual DecemberIssaVybe.

Written and produced by Uche Nwokedi, Kakadu the Musical is a drama of survival and hope that trails the journey of four friends from different tribes – Emeka, Kola, Osahon, and Dapo alongside their female counterparts – Bisi, Amonia, Enoh, and Hassana as they navigate a crisis that would change their lives forever.

First Bank, in a statement made available to The Star on Wednesday, December 27, said Kakadu the Musical will thrill the Lagos audience with a nostalgic story that raises consciousness about friendship, humanity, love, and nationalism.

The bank added: “Crafted with an emotional plot, Kakadu the Musical is a pulsating theatrical spectacle that blends Anglo-American soul, pop music with highlife, Afrobeat, and Nigerian folk music. Although Kakadu, as a nightclub, is a metaphor for Nigeria’s social reality between 1965 and 1972, the story still resonates with present-day realities.

“Kakadu the Musical fuels our collective memory with the truth about the consequences of ethnic bigotry, corruption, and abuse of power. Through the plot structure, the playwright seeks to interrogate aspects of Nigeria’s history that obscures national unity.”

Speaking, the producer of Kakadu the Musical, Nwokedi, said the drama would be exciting and revive theatre patronage in the fast-paced city.

Nwokedi said: “Kakadu the Musical is like fine wine at 10. With the synergy of new and old cast members, the audience will enjoy a most exhilarating fusion of music, drama, fashion, and dance.

“At Playhouse Initiative, we are keen on using these elements of arts to entertain and educate as well as to empower talented youths in the creative industry.”

The Star