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| Head, Events and Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Modupe Thani; Nigerian Actress, Kate Henshaw; Nigerian Actress, Omonor; Director and Founder, Hear Word, Ifeoma Fafunwa; Nigerian Actress, Joke Silva; Nigerian Actress, Bimbo Akintola; and Head of Events, Cool FM, Lolo Eremi at the press briefing of the second edition of the Etisalat-Sponsored theatre production ‘Hear Word’ at Goethe Institute, Lagos Island on the Thursday, 16th of April 2015 |
In furtherance to its commitment to the growth and empowerment of women, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has announced that it will be sponsoring the second edition of Hear Word, a theatrical performance which highlights and addresses the challenges of Nigerian women.
Hear Word which is produced by iOpenEye, a company established in 2014 by Ifeoma Fafunwa to showcase the best of Nigerian performance art with a focus on empowering women and transforming society powerful parades performances from a cast of extraordinary Nigerian actresses such as Deborah Ohiri, Lala Akindoju, Zara Udofia, Rita Edward, Ufuoma McDermott, Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-¬Lycett, Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Omonor and Elvina Ibru. and Odenike.
Speaking at a press media briefing to announce the 2015 edition of the show, Head, Events and Sponsorship at Etisalat Nigeria, Modupe Thani said, “Etisalat is proud to support Hear Word , an initiative which celebrates the Arts through the creative and artistic works of women within and beyond Nigeria. We recently supported the Woman Rising Initiative which also celebrates the creative works of women globally’’.
Says Fafunwa: “I am so humbled and inspired by the gift of Hear Word, the amazing actresses who came onboard without hesitation and who just keep gifting the incredible audience response and the inspiring support from our sponsors. The stories featured in Hear Word are based on everyday realities of Nigerian women. It is our hope that by lending our voices to theirs, we can amplify their reach and begin to transform realities. I am truly grateful to be part of this process. ”
This theatre production kicks off with a special performance at the University of Lagos on April 29, 2015 and premieres at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on May 1, 2015. The production will subsequently run at the MUSON Centre every Friday and Saturday in May, alongside satellite performances in public spaces around Lagos.
About Etisalat
In just 6 years of operations, Etisalat Nigeria has become a major industry player with a growing subscriber base of 22 million in a highly competitive market. Its portfolio of voice and data-centric products include – easy starter, easycliq, easybusiness, and easyblaze; all tailor-made to meet the needs of its customers.
Etisalat Nigeria is one of the 19 operations of the Etisalat Group that spans across Africa, Middle East and Asia, serving over 182 million subscribers and committed to delivering innovative and quality services to its growing subscribers.
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