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Festivals & Public Programmes // Indigenous Staging

Hubert Ogunde Opera & Folk Festival

DATE / YEAR MAY 2021

STAGING VENUE Hubert Ogunde Museum, Ososa

LOCATION Ogun State, Nigeria

CREDITED ROLE Farida Atanda ╬ô├ç├╢ Lead Festival Producer & Cultural Director

Part 1 • About The Production

Staged at the Hubert Ogunde Museum in Ososa, Ogun State, this festival honored the foundational legacy of Chief Hubert Ogunde╬ô├ç├╢the father of modern Nigerian theatre╬ô├ç├╢through live folk opera, drumming ensembles, and dramatic dialogue.

Part 2 • Creative Direction & Production Delivery

Farida Atanda directed the historical staging, folk opera reenactments, and multi-troupe theatrical coordination commemorating the pioneer of Nigerian indigenous theatre.

Audio Architecture

Acoustic sound reinforcement tuned for theatrical operatic vocals, traditional percussion arrays, and dialogue clarity.

Lighting & Scenography

Dynamic theatrical stage lighting highlighting folk costumes and dramatic stage scenography.

Staging & Rigging

Open-air amphitheatre stage with indigenous backdrop scenic design and orchestra pit.

Production Command

Lead Festival Producer Farida Atanda, Theatrical Stage Manager, 14 Production Crew.