{"id":99639,"date":"2022-09-24T17:21:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T16:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=99639"},"modified":"2022-09-24T17:21:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T16:21:45","slug":"sardauna-play-on-late-ahmadu-bello-to-be-staged-in-abuja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/sardauna-play-on-late-ahmadu-bello-to-be-staged-in-abuja\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Sardauna\u2019, Play On Late Ahmadu Bello, To Be Staged In Abuja"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1744847663094577467\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">A play, \u2018Sardauna\u2019, which depicts the life and times of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the late Premier of the Northern Region, is to be staged in Abuja on Oct. 2.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The play, written and directed by Prof. Ahmed Yerima, is produced by Duke of Shomolu Productions, a Lagos-based theatrical shows producing outfit.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mr Joseph Edgar, Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Productions, in a statement in Lagos, said that the play was a celebration of the legacies of the revered leader.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cIt is a highly anticipated stage play; we shall unveil the play to an expectant audience at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja,\u201d Edgar said in the statement.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to him, the play takes a prescriptive look at the life and times of the well respected leader in a bid to throw up some of his teachings and philosophy while leaning on his sad assassination as a major sacrifice for national unity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;The play is aimed at ensuring a better understanding of Sir Ahmadu Bello\u2019s national outlook throwing in an illuminous light into his life and outlook for his people.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cIt is the latest in a series of stage plays that have been designed to educate, entertain and bring together Nigerians by retelling stories of iconic historical figures as a way of engendering national cohesion,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said that the producers had received the full endorsement and support of Sir Ahmadu Bello\u2019s family with influential members attending rehearsals and helping with more information.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cSuch close link with the family has further strengthened the integrity of the play.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWe have sent the script to his biological family who have added their own inputs.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cHis great grand-daughter has been part of the rehearsals and we have met with his last surviving daughter just like we did with the play \u201cAwo\u201d.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation has also sent in its support and endorsement for what is beginning to look like the single most inportant cultural activity around the life of the late sage.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe play will form part of the National Day celebrations as its performance is expected to attract top Nigerians from government and the private sector,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to him, a second showing of the play slated for October 3, 2022 will be opened to the public.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said that the play, \u2018Sardauna\u2019, was supported by Lekki Gardens, a frontline real estate firm, Modern Systems and Services Ltd, Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Wema Bank and First Bank.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cIt is produced in partnership with the National Troupe of Nigeria,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Edgar, whose outfit has produced plays on Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Ogiame Erejuwa II, among others, said that the focus was on historical and factual plays to create a window through which younger Nigerians could link up with the past.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He hinted that plays on Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria\u2019s first President, Ladi Kwali, foremost pottery producer, and El Kanemi were being planned for 2023.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The outfit recently produced and staged \u2018Sanusi\u2019, a play depicting the life of Emir Sanusi 11, the 14th Emir of Kano, who was deposed in March, 2020.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The play, rated as hugely successful by analysts, was staged simultaneously in Lagos and Abuja on Aug. 4 and 5, with Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II in attendance<a id=\"m_-2860821613175549385ymail_android_signature_link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.onelink.me\/107872968?pid=InProduct&amp;c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers&amp;af_wl=ym&amp;af_sub1=Internal&amp;af_sub2=Global_YGrowth&amp;af_sub3=EmailSignature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.onelink.me\/107872968?pid%3DInProduct%26c%3DGlobal_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers%26af_wl%3Dym%26af_sub1%3DInternal%26af_sub2%3DGlobal_YGrowth%26af_sub3%3DEmailSignature&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664102805313000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13YMtn7-sJXlLRadu22f3g\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A play, \u2018Sardauna\u2019, which depicts the life and times of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the late Premier of the Northern Region, is to be staged in Abuja on Oct. 2. 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