In furtherance to its commitment to the growth and empowerment of women, Etisalat has announced that it will be sponsoring the second edition of Hear Word, a theatrical performance which highlights and addresses the challenges of Nigerian women.
This theatre production kicks off with a special performance at the University of Lagos on April 29, 2015 and premieres at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on May 1, 2015. The production will subsequently run at the MUSON Centre every Friday and Saturday in May, alongside Hear Word which is produced by iOpenEye, a company established in 2014 by Ifeoma Fafunwa to showcase the best of Nigerian performance art with a focus on empowering women and transforming society powerful parades performances from a cast of extraordinary Nigerian actresses such as Deborah Ohiri, Lala Akindoju, Zara Udofia, Rita Edward, Ufuoma McDermott, Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett , Kate Henshaw , Bimbo Akintola, Omonor and Elvina Ibru. and Odenike. Speaking at a press media briefing to announce the 2015 edition of the show, Head, Events and Sponsorship at Etisalat Nigeria, Modupe Thani said, “Etisalat is proud to support Hear Word , an initiative which celebrates the Arts through the creative and artistic works of women within and beyond Nigeria. We recently supported the Woman Rising Initiative which also celebrates the creative works of women globally
