After a string of
successes following an eventful debut season in 2014, popular stage drama Hear Word! Naija Woman
Talk True returns for another run of scintillating stage performances that
promise to add colour to the festive season beside the predominant headline
themes of social-cultural change, women empowerment and inclusion.
This was disclosed by the producer and director of Hear
Word!, Ifeoma Fafunwa during a recent media briefing attended by some
members of Hear Word! cast, sponsor, Etisalat Nigeria and advocates on
women empowerment to announce the take-off of the December 2015 season of the
stage play.
The stage play which comes in a collection of
stories of real life accounts will hit the stage at the Muson Centre with an opening
performance on December 24, 2015 and another single show the following day
before showing twice on December 26 and 27, 2015.
According to Mrs. Fafunwa, Hear Word! Naija Woman
Talk True speaks to issues that hold Nigerian women back from reaching their
full potential.
Her words, “Nigerian women have proven to be
valuable contributors to the growth of families, economy, organisations and the
society at large. There are however certain cultural and traditional
restrictions that hold them back from their full potential. Hear
Word! brings to our consciousness the need to broaden our perspectives
on these socio-cultural and political issues affecting members of the society
especially the womenfolk.”
Also speaking, Specialist, High Value Events and
Sponsorships, Etisalat Nigeria, Amaka Agu, said the stage play aligns with the
company’s tradition of creating and supporting platforms that enable people to
express themselves in whatever fields such as literarature, photographic ,theatre
arts, education, music , entertainment, technology, entrepreneurship and
sports.
“We believe in giving people the platforms to
express themselves. We do this through different platforms that accommodate
various talent groups be it innovation, music, sports, literature, photography,
theatre arts, education, young entrepreneurs and any other way we can
contribute to the development of the society,” she said.
In her remarks, a social advocate for women
empowerment and founder Ruff’n’Tumble, Adenike Ogunlesi called for support for
the empowerment of women in the country.
“It is important that we support our women to
release their potentials. Nigerian women have a lot to offer and we have to
burst the social myths that work against women folk. It is time to change the
lot of the Nigerian woman. It is time to celebrate the potentials of Nigerian
women and what she brings to the table,” she said.
'Hear Word' is an exhilarating piece of performance
art that combines artistry, social commentary and true-life stories of
inequality and transformation. The December 2015 edition of the inspiring show
features Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Joke Silva,
Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Omonor Somolu, Elvina Ibru, Ufuoma McDermott,
Zara Udofia-Ejoh, Lala Akindoju, Rita Edward, Debbie Ohiri and Odenike Odetola-Odeleye.
The
stories are based on real life experiences that play up the numerous cultural,
legislative, economic and social restrictions which limit the potentials for
achievement, independence, decision-making and leadership among women. They
also aim to inspire support for women and the fight against all forms of ills
that affect the well-being of the society.
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