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| Monalisa Chinda-Coker |
As part of the activities lined up to
herald the Rivers State at 50 celebrations, the state government
through its Ministry of Culture and Tourism has concluded plans to
stage two historic plays to educate as well as reunite the people of
the state with their memorable past.
The carefully selected creative works
are the stage adaptation of Elechi Amadi’s acclaimed novel,
“Concubine” and the great nationalist play, “King Jaja of
Opobo.”
Interestingly, some leading Nollywood
stars would wow audiences on stage in both plays respectively.
Leading the cast of “King Jaja of
Opobo” is multi-talented actress cum TV personality, Monalisa
Chinda-Coker who is a proud Ikwerre, Rivers State princess.
Other talented Thespians featuring in
the play, which is written by Miesonuwa Minima are Norbert Young,
Francis Duru, Bimbo Manuel, Walter Anga among several others.
Meanwhile, featuring in “Concubine”,
are notable actors including Segun Arinze, Ebele Okaro, Onyeka
Onwenu, Joy Ngadi and several others as leading cast members. While
“King Jaja of Opobo’s” live performance holds on Thursday, May
18, “Concubine” will be staged on Tuesday, May 23 at the upscale
Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, the capital Rivers State capital.
These golden jubilee productions, which
are already serenading Rivers and its environs is being produced by
the Thespian Crew Consult under the supervision of the Rivers State
Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
In a chat with WG, Monalisa
Chinda–Coker praised Governor Nyesom Wike for rolling out the drums
to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the state on the occasion
of its 50th anniversary.
“We want to revive the era of stage
productions with these two great works that have a lot to tell about
our rich culture, tradition and customs. Congrats to my state on this
historic celebration. I’m proud to come from this great state. We
all must join hands to make Rivers great again and the time is
now,”Monalisa said.
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