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Rehearsal for theatre play 'The Marriage of Anansewa' in Ibadan

epa11563121 An actor wearing traditional Ghanaian clothes reads his script during a rehearsal of 'The Marriage of Anansewa' in the Wole Soyinka Theatre in Ibadan, Nigeria, 24 August 2024. The play by Ghanian author, playwright, director and poet Efua Sutherland revolves around Ananse, portrayed as a shrewd and opportunistic father and Anansewa, his only daughter. It is a satirical take on the themes of greed, deception, and the traditional marriage practices in African society. Theatre in Nigeria enjoys popularity, particularly traditional performances, Nollywood, a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood, and modern stage productions often centred in urban areas such as Lagos, Abuja, and Ibadan. Theatre plays often serve as a platform for political commentary and social critique as ways to draw in the audience. Most productions are privately funded and many theatre groups rely on sponsorships, private donors, and ticket sales to cover costs as the government tends to prioritise funding for larger-scale events like film festivals and Nollywood over traditional theatre. EPA/EMMANUEL ADEGBOYE ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET

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