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TALP X Inspires Audiences with Socially Charged Drama

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1 year ago

September 22, 2025

TALP X delivers a bold showcase of African storytelling, inspiring audiences with powerful theatre and socially relevant performances in Lagos

Once again Lagos audiences were captivated with bold celebration of African storytelling on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at TALP X.

Also read: Terra Academy TALP X Theatre Showcase Stuns Lagos with Bold New Performances

Held at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, this highly anticipated event presented two powerful original plays that underscored TALP X’s commitment to nurturing young creative talents through world-class theatre.

Organised by Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), TALP X is more than just a quarterly showcase.

It is a vibrant platform where classroom learning is transformed into stirring real-world performances.

This edition featured Kingmaker, an emotionally charged drama about an enslaved girl’s courageous struggle against patriarchal oppression, and Bookcover, a witty yet poignant exploration of societal biases within an elite family.

Dr. Afeez Oyetoro, a renowned theatre practitioner and creative director, praised the event’s outstanding creativity and professionalism.

“TALP X is not merely entertainment; it is education, social critique, and a beacon for the future of Nigerian theatre,” he remarked.

Bolanle Austen-Peters, Founder and CEO of TAFTA, expressed pride in the participants’ achievements, emphasising her vision to expand TALP’s reach beyond Lagos, enabling more young creatives to amplify their voices across Nigeria and beyond.

Joseph Umoibom, TAFTA’s Academy Lead, highlighted how TALP represents the culmination of rigorous training.

“From rehearsals to the stage, TALP brings the hard work of these talented youths vividly to life.”

Produced in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, TALP X continues to champion TAFTA’s mission to empower young Nigerians with world-class skills and a fearless platform.

Also read: Bolanle Austen-Peters hit stage play, “Dear Kaffy”, returns to Lagos for special Easter showing after international success

The September edition left an indelible mark, proving the future of African storytelling is vibrant, bold, and unstoppable.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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1 week ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.