Nation Builder Play Revs at MUSON Centre, Lagos

Yinka Olatunbosun
 
As Nigeria marks its 63rd year of independence this weekend Free Gift International Film and Theater Ministry will be staging an iconic stage play entitled “Nation Builder” at the Agip Recital Hall of the MUSON Centre, Onikan Lagos. In a fast paced, eclectic and humorous manner the play explores the multifaceted nature of the challenges in nation building today, identifying seven core pillars that make nations great. The play challenges traditional mindsets of nation building while giving a wake-up call to the citizenry to play their part in building the nation.
 
There will be two free performances of the play on Saturday September 30 and Sunday October for pre-registered audience. Registration can be done online in advance at or on arrival at the gate on the day. There will also be two gold performances on Monday the 2nd of October 2 and admission is strictly by invitation.
 
Nation Builder tells the story of how The Nation, a 50-floor skyscraper suddenly collapses, and angry citizens begin to cry for the blood and the head of the Nation Builder, claiming that substandard materials were used in building The Nation. The Nation builder, desperate to escape the angry mob who seek to avenge the blood of those slain, flees to a safe house. His stay in the safe house will only be allowed if he can prove he is free from guilt, and time is fast running out.
 
Written and directed by Ayotunde Yoloye, the play features veteran actors Eric Amole-Adams Osas Okoduwa, Femi Odunlami, Beloved Lawal, upcoming actress Stella George and a guest appearance by Bukola Oluwande.
 
Free GIFT Ministry has been producing and performing stage plays for over 27 years and has emerged as a model for high impact, well performed Christian plays and films that minister the profound truth of God’s word effectively. Their plays have been performed on stage over 1000 times nationally and internationally in Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. 
 
The Iconic Theatre Performances are organised three times annually – at Christmas, Easter and during the Independence weekend in October to create an atmosphere where edifying, inspiring and life transforming stage dramas can be viewed by the public during these festive periods. The performances are renowned for their exceptional story lines, elaborate costumes, interesting set designs and the full range of aesthetics which all come together to produce and enthralling theatre experience.