Nigerian theatre is known for its creativity, while people are creating monotonous plays and leaving behind their culture - Nigeria is one of the few countries that have created marvelous theatrical plays through the years.

Here are 5 Nigerian theatrical musicals that you can watch this Christmas!

Saro

Saro’s storyline focuses on four young men as they hustle their way towards success. The characters explore their lives and face the trials that come with them. 

The story will engrave young viewers as they will be able to relate to the struggle of the main four characters. The story is fresh as these issues are currently prevalent in Nigeria as well as around the globe. 

Saro was appreciated by critics around the globe and it helped put Nigerian musicals on the world map. If you’re looking to explore Nigerian theatre, this is the perfect start. 

WAKAA!

WAKAA! revolves around the lives of a group of friends that go through the trials of life together. The story (spoiler alert) has a happy ending as the characters make peace with their situation eventually. But the story can be a learning curve for many young individuals these days. The main attraction of the musical is that it features people from varied backgrounds which instills a sense of diversity within the cast. 

On top of this, the play is based on contemporary issues of the young generation. If you’re planning to do something fun with your friends this Christmas, WAKAA! should be on your list. 

Man Enough

Well, the title of the play speaks volumes about you. The story of Man Enough revolves around the dilemma men go through in their life. We all know how men aren’t appreciated when they display their emotions. Man Enough gives a deeper perspective on the struggles of the main character as he faces his emotions. The time and theatrics of the play will leave you with questions and hopefully their answers too!

It may be an uncomfortable watch but these stories are important for us to learn about human behaviour. The background score and theatrics of the play also add many layers to this brilliant play. 

Moremi

Can you sacrifice your own life and your family’s life for the sake of your community? Moremi will shake you to the core as it shows a story of a woman who did exactly that. 

What made her take such abrupt steps? The story focuses on the ups and downs that come in her life. 

Moremi received an overwhelming response from people all over the globe. And it was considered as a landmark in Nigerian musical theatre plays. The story is not the typical rom-com and will make you question the main characters many times, but the twist in the end and the crux of the story will be worth it. 

The dance of the forests 

The dance of the forests features a real-life story of the resilience of Nigerians. The plot revolves around how Nigerians stood steadfast in their pursuit of freedom. The play angered many politicians and was critiqued by the elites of Nigeria back in the day. 

However, it’s a true example of how one can bring about awareness in society with art. The background score of the play is intense which reflects the intensity of the plot with utter brilliance. 

The dance of the forests may not be an entertaining play for the young generation but it can be a reminder of how their previous generations fought for their rights. 

Ending Note

Theatre plays are not as popular these days. But the nerves that you go through while sitting in a live audience and watching actors perform in front of you is a once in a lifetime experience. 

These 5 Nigerian musicals will give you all the feels and will leave you craving for more!