Wanle Akinboboye's "Odigbose" Premieres in Lagos

"Odigbose," a stage production written and directed by Wanle Akinboboye, premiered on Saturday evening at the Agip Hall of the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos. The play retells the story of the transatlantic slave trade from an African perspective, addressing the historical misrepresentation of Africans in this narrative.

Akinboboye stated that between 10 million and 12 million Africans were trafficked to the Americas and the UK from the 16th to the 19th centuries. He emphasized that many of those enslaved were prisoners of war, manipulated by white traders who supplied weapons to African kingdoms.

Produced by Atunda Entertainment, "Odigbose" employs a total theatre approach, integrating music, dance, and drama, while celebrating African heritage and resilience. Akinboboye remarked that this production allows Africa to reclaim its voice in telling its own story, highlighting the emotional and historical significance of the transatlantic slave trade.