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One of Nigeria’s popular playwrights and beggars, Samuel Perry, whose stage name is Broda Shaggy, recently returned to his alma mater – the University of Lagos (UNILAG) – to support the institution’s effort to showcase students’ creative work.
Broda Shaggi made a special appearance at the launch of the university’s ‘UNILAG in Town’ project with a stage drama performed by students of the Creative Arts Department.
The project, according to the vice-chancellor of the institution, Folasade Ogunsola, aims to showcase the creative gifts and results of the university’s students and staff.
The drama with the title: “Esu and minstrel wanderers” was performed in Terra Kulture, Victoria IslandLagos.
The performance, which took place in two sessions, was sponsored by Parallex Bank.
The play was produced by the chairman of the university’s Culture and Ethics Committee, Seyi Kehinde and directed by Felix Emoruwa.
The play, written by Femi Osofisan, narrates a test of kindness, compassion, greed, conspiracy, corruption and the triumph of good over evil.
In his welcome speech, the UNILAG VC described the activities of the academic community in “UNILAG town” as a project born out of the desire to reach out to the people.
Mrs. Ogunsola said the aim of the play is to inspire and promote love for culture, moral revival and sustain indigenous virtues while telling the original stories of Africa.
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He further described plays as a unique tool for entertainment, raising awareness of societal ills and teaching morality, especially to youth and children.
He also expressed deep concern over the prevailing craving and preference for materialism at the expense of humanity, which he said can only be addressed through moral reorientation, “part of which UNILAG in Town will help achieve in the long run.”
The play was earlier shown in January 2023 as part of the “UNILAG @ 60” convocation events celebrations.
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