![]() ![]() Though, I’m aware some unscrupulous elements hide under this age-long Eko tradition to perpetuate evil, the tone, which was too overtly conspicuous in the Gangs Of Lagos, might be misleading, especially for Gen Z. Reacting, Editor, The Nation Entertainment desk, Gbenga Bada, said: “I do not, in its entirety, agree with the first impression of the Eyo, which belongs to the Opa fraternity. The IDU and other community stakeholders will also be considering legal action for the damage done to the culture, tradition and image of the Isale Eko community and the Eyo Masquerade. “The IDU has among other things requested that the NF&CB withdraw the approval granted to the movie and direct the withdrawal of the movie from all viewing channels available to the public. “The illegal and scandalous depiction of the Eyo masquerade in the movie is actionable and a petition has been lodged by the IDU with the NFVCB including other major stakeholders. Download Omo Isale Eko - K1 De Ultimate MP3 song on Boomplay and listen Omo Isale Eko - K1 De Ultimate offline with lyrics. ![]() “The Isale Eko descendants’ union is very disturbed that the culture and tradition of Isale Eko can be wantonly exploited in such a despicable and insensitive manner by Amazon and Prime Video to the detriment of the Isale Eko community. When asked where she hails from, she said 'Isale Eko' in Lagos State. Ticket sales wasn’t that much encouraging as it cost us close to N26 million to stage the play, and we got about N15 million from ticket sales in two days,” he said.He lamented that the movie has brought the Eyo masquerade and the people of Isale Eko into disrepute, who are now deemed criminally minded in the eyes of right-thinking members of the society. It means she did not know that she sang any song. Though, it was a full house, most of the guests that attended the show were linked to corporate organisations that sponsored the stage play. “It was a success financially in terms of what we got from corporate organisations and government, but in terms of tickets sold, it was not successful. However, Edgar noted that the show wasn’t much of a success financially as ticket sales were not that encouraging. When people watch your production and they tell you thank you for your effort its a major turn on for me, that was the major inspiration for me putting the stage play together,” Edgar added. “I love the theatre and I am crazy about it I try to watch stage productions every day of my life and I thought that as an investment banker I could pull resources together for a stage play like ‘Isale Eko’. I have always had interest in the past, especially with writing and that somewhat spurred me into the production of the play ‘Isale Eko’. “I have a natural inclination for the arts don’t forget that I grew up at a time when the art profession was not seen as profitable as parents believed that the art form cannot put food on the table. Speaking after the play, investment banker, Joseph Edgar, who co-produced the stage play with radio personality Olisa Adibua, said his love for the arts was the motivating factor that made him bring ‘Isale Eko’ alive on stage. Read also: History retold as ‘Isale Eko’ goes on stage It was a story of how present day Lagos went through the days of slave trade, its administration and politics, while trying to furge a relationship with its close neighbours and supposed protectors. Isale Eko tells the tragedy that befalls Akitoye, the leading protagonist, the balancing act between the Akitoye and Kosoko ruling families and the romance between the aggressive yet soft Kosoko who finds a Bini damsel too ‘hot’ to resist. The much anticipated stage play Isale Eko came alive on stage last week to the delight of theatre goers who came in their numbers to enjoy a thrilling stage performance of the compelling story set in 14th century Lagos.Įach passing scene of the stage play dramatised by a sprinkle of established actors and others who put up thrilling performances elicited, a positive feedback from the audience which revealed tremendous acceptance and a yearning for an encore.ĭramatists such as Femi Branch, Yemi Sodimu, Adesuwa Etomi, Yinka Davies and Hafeez Oyetoro alias Saka using a mix of modern day music and pop culture to herald each scene of the fictional story written by talented stage director, William Benson.Įvery scene, move, song, dance and word by the dramatists narrated the Lagos history in the most acerbic yet humorous and thrilling way that stunned the watching audience.
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