![]() On planning for the future, he said “this is a company of 55 years old that has untold stories, we have a dream and we also want to inform the public that the average age in AIICO insurance at the moment is 27 which will tell you that it’s a firm for the future. We see entertainment as one important means to connect, and therefore, the untold story of Isale Eko give us that opportunity to enable the youth to understand the history of Lagos and all the intrigues.” The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, AIICO Insurance, Edwin Igbiti said, “we decided to adopt Isale Eko, to use entertainment as a vehicle to reach out to the youth and carry them. The play addresses job creation, so, “if the government knows that it is serious about job creation, art should be one of major areas to invest in.”He continues, “with Isale Eko, we are challenging the absent mindedness of this present generation with regard to going back to their history.” This, perhaps, is one of the outstanding features of Isale Eko, an adjective that figuratively depict the power of traditional Lagos.Īccording to the director, government must be returned to the owners, that’s, the people. The intrigues of politics in installing a king become the leitmotif for a new vision of the country. There is a perfect blend of light, colours and humour in a story that dwells on love, envy, jealousy and hatred in every day event. With a 78-man cast, Isale Eko addresses ills in the society, especially anarchy, hatred, abuse of people and power. Idowu Ojulari crowns Kosoko’s uncle Akintoye who does not believe in some of the tradition of the town. Both men engage each other in a game of wit and subterranean subterfuge over who should marry a beautiful slave.Įventually, the fight results in Kosoko being denied the throne when his elder brother passed away. In the piece, the playwright weaves the story of love and intrigue into the enthronement of a new king.Using suspense and evocative language, the play goes on to reveal how the Lagos kingdom is thrown into chaos, because of love struggle between the crowned Prince Kosoko and the kingmaker, Eletu Odibo. Written by William Benson and directed by Joseph Edgar, the play deploys theatre idioms as songs, light, characterisation and costumes to tell a familiar, but germane story about the Lagos story. They equally had ways by which new kings emerged.In Isale Eko, a play staged to celebrate the 55th anniversary of one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance company, AIICO Insurance Plc., there is an attempt to retell the history of Lagos. Lagos Island is open to people of all tribes, races and colours.Long before the coming of colonial masters, the various kingdoms in the country had their leadership structure. It is the point where business-minded and fun-loving people intersect. Also, visiting this island gives you a sense of what the perfect city life should be like. From top-rated night clubs to classy restaurants, the Island has any fun-seeker covered. Lagos Island is not just about commerce, it is the place to be if you want to have fun and just unwind after a handful of activities. It is also the home of the Oba of Lagos, the ruling monarch of Lagos city. This high-class city is the main industrial district of Lagos State. BEST FEATURESĪ great number of interesting features come together to make this region one of the most preferred parts of Lagos city. Hundreds of tourists, investors and visitors troop into this city to explore its beauty and riches. Currently, Lagos Island is the cultural centre and the main business district of Lagos state. Lagos Island served as the capital city of Nigeria from 1861 - 1991 and the Lagos State headquarters from 1967 – 1975 during which the island gained influence as the industrial hub of the country. In 2022, the estimated population in Lagos is about 300,000. During the 2006 census, the Lagos Island population was estimated to be about 209,437. The people of Eko were mostly fishermen and hunters. ![]() Also, the Eko community was the settlement of slave trade returnees from Brazil. The Eko Awori, Edo, and Saros people are the main inhabitants of this village. According to an ancient myth, the Eko community was founded by the sons of Olofin Ogunfunminire, a messenger of Oduduwa. It is home to the Eko people, the founding community of the present Lagos city. Lagos Island (Isale Eko), nicknamed Lasgidi, is the primary Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria.
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