As Detty December gathers momentum, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to re-stage Moremi Ajasoro, a play written by renowned Nigerian playwright, Lekan Balogun.
The performance and art exhibition will be hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, a professor, on 19 December at the J.F. Ade Ajayi auditorium, UNILAG.
The play offers a powerful retelling of the legendary story of Moremi. Recall that it was staged in July at the third edition of UNILAG in Town, held at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos State, an annual cultural stage production conceptualised by the vice chancellor.
An announcement on the university’s website reads: “Join us for the #DettyDecemberUNILAG vibes with culture, royalty, musical, art exhibition, and pure theatre magic.”
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‘Detty December’ symbolise Nigeria’s lively end-of-year celebrations, spanning mid-December through the new year’s day. The period is marked by parties, concerts, family gatherings, and festivities across the country.
About Moremi
Moremi Ajasoro was a legendary Yoruba queen and folk heroine in the Yorubaland.
Born in Offa, a town in southwestern Nigeria, she was famous for her bravery and tactfulness that liberated the Yoruba people of Ifẹ̀ from the dominance of the Ugbo kingdom. She is believed to have lived during the 12th century and was married to Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa, the first king of Ile-Ife.
