31st January, 2011
British Council Nigeria and National Theatre, London, in association with the British Deputy High Commission in Nigeria, have organised a screening of the Fela! musical, to be shown at 4 p.m. on Sunday 6 February, at the New Africa Shrine in Lagos.
It will be the first time that the musical is seen in Nigeria. The production was filmed live at the Olivier Theatre in London.
Winner of three Tony awards, including best choreography, Fela! celebrates the life of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Through his pioneering music, Fela! unfolds the controversial musicianâ€
The event is part of the British Councilâ€
Tickets are available from the British Council office, Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos, before the event or on the day at New Africa Shrine, 1 NERDC Road, Agidingbi, Lagos.