The history, development and feats achieved over the years in the Nigerian theatre circle, even in Africa, cannot be well-captured without a mention of Femi Osofisan, a renowned Nigerian playwright, and a thorough bred scholar, who is credited for decolonizing African literature through his works.
With many plays to his credit, directorial, stage performances, and academic feats, Osofisan, a professor, who is known as ‘Okinba Launko’ by his folks, has impacted theatre world, academics and life in general, in very positive ways.
That was why many of his students turned fans and mentees, colleagues and industry stakeholders rolled out big and colourful drums to celebrate his 80th birthday with many exciting activities, especially stage performances.
But among the performances in honour of the professor and playwright, who was born on June 16, 1946 at Erunwon, was Love’s Unlike Lading, a satirical play by Osofisan, one of Africa’s venerable culture personality,
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