…. Holds Nov, 28, Speakers, Panelists Unveiled
Organisers of the 2024 TheatreMania Africa Summit (TAS) have said that their focus is to blend tradition with technology as they unveiled dignitaries expected at the event on November 28, in Lagos.
In a statement by the TAS 2024 Media Executive, Naomi Idowu, the event which is part of the activities lined up for Theatre Arts/Stage Play lovers and stakeholders to herald the 2025 edition of the much talked about Pan-Africa project tagged: TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) & Awards scheduled for Lagos, Nigeria next year will hold on Thursday November 28th, 2024 with the opening ceremony scheduled for 10.00am at the Shodex Gardens, Ilupeju Bypass, Anthony, Lagos.
The theme for the 2024 Summit is; “The Future of Theatre: Embracing Innovation and Technology in Theatre Productions”.
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Expected at the Summit are Theatre Production companies, Guilds of Actors, Dancers, Drummers, Singers, Theatre Arts students across the country, Stage Play Directors/Producers, Writers, Festival organisers and as many stakeholders in the Theatre/Creative Arts space in the country.
Akin Lewis
According to her, the TAS 2024 idea is to create a convivial avenue for stakeholders within and outside the Theatre/Creative Arts space to discuss pertinent issues concerning the present and future of Theatre Production not only in Nigeria but in Africa.
“TAS 2024 will serve and provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, advocacy, and inspiration, ultimately contributing to the continued growth and success of theatre production as an art form with focus to peculiarities in Africa. Key players including Theatre Production stakeholders are expected to be part of this summit.
The CEO and Co-Founder, TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF), Stephen Alayande said: “we are happy to announce the list of the speakers and panelists for this year’s TheatreMania Africa Summit (TAS) as part of the activities to unveil the festival next year.
“Today we must accept that life itself is evolving, hence, Theatre production must evolve and the African Theatre Industry must not be seen to be lagging behind,” he explained.
CEO and Co-Founder, TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF), Stephen Alayande
He added that TAS 2024 will showcase how technology can propel African theatre to a global standard. “It is indeed from tradition to transformation, echoing innovation at the heart of African Theatre. We want to see how we can make a bold leap into the future by blending the traditional story telling with modern technology without losing the core ingredients that makes us uniquely Africans.”
According to the organisers, speakers and panelists include, Dr. Tunji Sotimirin (Lecturer/Actor), Akin Lewis (Veteran Nollywood Actor), Norbert Young (Veteran Nollywood Actor), Thandekile Maseko (Actress, South- Africa), Segun Adefila (Convener, Crown Troupe of Africa), Julius Olaolu Oyekanmi (Co-Founder, NIGPT & CEO, Finnova Corps), and Zani Challe (Actress/Artist- Malawi).
Thandekile Maseko
Others are Lydia Hagan (Media/Entertainment Consultant- Ghana), Owen Gee (Comedian/Actor/Award Winning Producer), Mr. Joseph Edgar a.k.a The Duke of Shomolu, AJ Dagga Tolar (Author/Poet), Kingsley Omoefe (Nollywood Director/Producer), Owen Gee (Comedian/Award Winning Producer), Helen Sosu-Ezirim (Convener, The Street University), Uwagbai Paul (Co-Founder, TheatreMania Africa Festival) among others.
Nobert Young
During this year’s Summit, the organisers said it will officially launch TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) 2025 emblem and announce the details of the project.
TAS 2024 is put together by TheatreMania Africa Concepts and supported by QUIDBOT, Nkan Media, Platos Health, Shodex Gardens, Zmirage Multimedia and many media partners.
The organiser disclosed that the event is free but registration is required, hence, participants are expected to register online via the official website of the project www.theatremaniaafrica.com.
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