Ada the Country is a 2020 Nigerian musical written by Titilope Sonuga and produced by Marian Ogaziechi under the theatrical studio of Doyenne Circle Productions.[1][2][3][4][5] The play stars Nollywood actresses Patience Ozokwor, Joke Silva and Bikiya Graham Douglas.[3][6][7]
| Ada the Country | |
|---|---|
| Book | Titilope Sonuga |
| Premiere | 2 January 2020: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos |
| Productions | 2020 Lagos
2022 Lagos 2022 Abuja |
Development
editAlthough in the works for about ten years, the show was written in 2019.[8][9][10]
Synopsis
editAda, a young woman, is involved in a fire accident which destroys her property and kills her 9 month old daughter, Chiamaka.[11][12] At the time, her husband Femi was away from home, only returning when the fire has ravaged their home.[12] In the aftermath of the incident Ada becomes depressed.[2][5] She leaves her husband to return to her parents' home, where family members accuse her of being insensitive and inhumane for leaving Femi.[12] She speaks to the other women in her family, including her divorced sister, a single mother, and a working class woman struggling with sexism at work. Through sharing their experience of living as women in Nigeria, Ada is able to find some healing and reconcile with her husband.[8]
Productions
editThe show debuted in January 2020.[10][13]
The show was performed at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos from April 15 to 18, 2022.[2][5][6] The show was directed by Kemi Lala-Akindoju.[9]
In October 2022 Doyenne Circle brought the show to Abuja, where it was performed at the Musa Yaradua Centre on 21 and 22 October.[9][11] This staging was directed by Kenneth Uphopho.[9]
Cast
edit| 2020 Doyenne Circle[10][13][14] | 2022 Doyenne Circle[1][3][12] | |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | Kate Henshaw | |
| Ada's mother | Patience Ozokwor | |
| Femi's mother | Joke Silva | |
| Bikiya Graham Douglas | ||
| Nkem | Chioma Chigul Omeruah | |
| Ifeoma | Oluchi Odii | |
| Kemi | Lala Akindoju | Tosin Adeyemi |
| Imoh Eboh | ||
| Femi | Ayo Ayoola | |
| Alero | Bimbo Akintola | |
| Funmi | Ade Laoye | |
| Lola | Oludara Egerton-Shygnle | |
References
edit- ^ a b "Ada the Country Unravelling The Plight Of Average Nigerian Women". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Silva, Ozokwor, others celebrate Nigerian women in 'Ada the Country'". Punch Newspapers. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Ada the country: Kate Henshaw, Patience Ozokwor, Joke Sylva showcase the struggles of Nigerian women". Vanguard News. 2022-05-07. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Ada The Country: The story of Nigerian urban woman". Daily Post Nigeria. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ a b c Rapheal (2022-04-23). "Women power echoes in Ada The Country". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ a b "Nigerian musical 'Ada the Country' returns to stage". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Ada the Country Musical Through the Gender Lens – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 2022-08-06. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ a b "Ada the Country Musical Through the Gender Lens – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ a b c d Medeme, Ovwe (13 October 2022). "Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Chigul for stage play, 'Ada the Country'". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ a b c "Doyenne Circle teams up with Lala Akindoju and Titilope Sonuga to create 'Ada The Country'". BellaNaija. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ a b Ebirim, Juliet (17 October 2022). "Doyenne Circle takes 'Ada The Country' to Abuja". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d Adeniyi, Taiwo (2022-10-29). "Ada the Country: Different characters, same goal". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ a b "In Ada The Country, plight of women takes centre stage". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Review: In 'Ada The Country', Grief Is a Journey – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
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