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Lovers of theatre and drama are in for a treat this holiday season, as the much-anticipated play, ‘Ahebi: The Woman King’, is set for the stage in December.
A production of Mooentertainment, the drama is a fascinating tale of power, love and resilience, which shows the transient nature of power.
The story revolves around Ahebi, a woman who rose from obscurity and tribulations to become a Warrant Chief and later a Woman King in colonial Nigeria.
Written by Dr Ikechukwu Erojikwe and Chinonso Moses Udeh, ‘Ahebi’ traces the fascinating life story of a woman named Ahebi Ugbabe, whose life trajectory reads like a blockbuster movie script.
She was initially married to a deity, escaped servitude, became a trader in Igala, later a mistress, learnt languages and became a British interpreter. She later became a headman and was made a Warrant Chief by the British, finally accumulating enough power to become Eze of Enugu-Ezike. She was the only female king in colonial Nigeria.
On the inspiration for the play, which stars veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo and other thespians, Erojikwe, who is also the director of the drama, noted that the story of Ahebi Ugbabe has been begging to be told because it stands out as a remarkable story that needs national and global viewing.
He added that the team had put in a lot of effort in the production so that the audience could witness an enthralling, magical performance laced with music, spectacle and alluring storytelling.
