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Sanwo-Olu reiterates commitment to boost arts, creative sector in Lagos

POSTED ON October 1, 2024 •   Lifestyle      BY Benedicta Bassey
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu/ Photo credit: Peoples gazette

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment and total support to the arts and creative sector in the state.

He said his government's investment  commitment was evidence in the  training, manpower development and the promotion of arts among others.

The governor spoke after watching a stage play, ‘Kurunmi’ written by the late Prof. Ola Rotimi, at Terra Kulture on Victoria Island, Lagos.

Kurunmi explores the themes of supremacy of tradition, social change, responsible leadership, control, and accountability.

The stage play, which featured a large cast of 75 young and veteran actors and crew members, was staged at Terra Kulture Arena on Saturday and Sunday, put together by Stagecraft Studios and Film Productions.

The play was produced by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, and directed by a movie producer and actor, Oladapo Muyideen, popularly known as ‘Lala.’

Speaking about the performance of the stage play, Sanwo-Olu said, “Kurunmi is a powerful exploration of themes such as the supremacy of tradition, social change, responsible leadership, control, and accountability.

Set in the Yoruba kingdoms of Oyo, Ijaiye, and Ibadan, the play follows Kurunmi, a military leader and war general, as he navigates internal strife and external threats from imperial powers.

“I firmly believe that our support for the arts and creative sector is crucial for fostering an environment where this industry can thrive. Our commitment is reflected in our investments in various initiatives, including training, manpower development, and arts promotion, among others.”

Commenting on the stage play, Mercy Aigbe, who commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for always supporting the art, said, “Watching the play ‘Kurunmi’ gave me a nostalgic feeling! It took me back to my theatre arts days at the university. I really do miss the stage!

The staging of the play at the weekend was supported by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in its bid to promote the historical heritage and prevent the African culture and traditions from going into extinction, as well as expose and awaken the consciousness of youths to the role of good leadership anywhere they find themselves.

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