Visit Nigeria on show in Theatre Royal East London for the Olympics

 

Until 12 August, Theatre Royal Stratford East is hosting Nigeria House, the hub of all activities promoting Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and a celebration of the best of Nigerian life and art, during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Special guests include Wole Soyinka, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Segun Arinze etc.
Nigeria House also reflects the country’s recognition of the aspirations and talents of its people in developing the creative industries in Nigeria, a nation of more than 162 million people.
The cultural and creative display has been sponsored by Nigeria’s federal government, which has forged an artistic collaboration with Theatre Royal Stratford East.