Lagos, 16 April 2025 – This Easter weekend, get ready to witness the magic as FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial powerhouse, teams up with Eko Hotel to light up Lagos with an electrifying theatre experience like no other!
The iconic Eko
Hotel Convention Center will be transformed into a futuristic
Broadway-inspired wonderland as it hosts the premiere of “The Jewel”—a
revolutionary musical theatre masterpiece that’s rewriting the rules of
stagecraft.
L-R: Danny Kioupouroglou, General Manager,Eko Hotel & Suites; Chinwe-Bode Akinwande,Head,Sponsorships,
“The Jewel”, drawing from the brilliance of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel and Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again, promises a bold fusion of tradition and innovation. This isn’t just theatre—it’s a reawakening of Nigerian literary classics, reimagined with dazzling choreography, immersive visuals, and a pulsating modern musical score.
The show takes
center stage on April 18th and 19th, and if early critic reviews are
anything to go by—calling it “jaw-dropping” and “Broadway brilliance
with African soul”—audiences are in for an unforgettable ride.
FirstBank, a longstanding champion of the arts
through its First@arts initiative, continues to lead the way in
nurturing Nigeria’s creative landscape—investing in talent, culture, and
artistic innovation that resonates far beyond the stage.
For Eko Hotel,
this production is yet another milestone in its journey as a cultural
tastemaker. From iconic concerts to avant-garde theatre, the venue has become a
home for world-class performances in Nigeria.
In the words of Dr.
Iyadunni Gbadebo, Director of Sales and Marketing at Eko Hotel and Suites:
“Africa doesn’t
need permission to innovate. Our stories, told through our own lens, can rival
any global production. Theatre is not just an art form—it’s a catalyst for
cultural pride and economic transformation. The Jewel is more than a
show; it’s a movement. We’re here to give our audience not just entertainment,
but experiences that linger.”
Also speaking at
the event Danny
Kioupouroglou, General Manager,Eko Hotel & Suites said “First Bank
was the first organization to ever support events during the Christmas period” “Helping
to support an ecosystem that has become more and more robust and more
economically viable”
Olayinka
Ijabiyi, Ag.Group Head,Marketing and Corporate Communications,FirstBank
in elaborating on the brands role in promoting the Arts said “ FirstBank has
always been a supporter of the Arts,” we’ve been in the Arts space for quite a
number of years supporting the entire value chain, from music,to
entertainment,to theatre, we believe in building capacity in that space”
This Easter, FirstBank
and Eko Hotel invite families, culture lovers, and adventure seekers to
immerse themselves in a world of wonder, rhythm, and timeless storytelling.
The
Jewel isn’t just a
performance. It’s a revolution. And it’s one you won’t want to miss.
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