Theatre Idol, Bimbo Manuel, Storms Terra Kulture With New Play, Alhaji

By Damola Emmanuel

In times like these when the faith of many are waning as a result of biting economic traumas, when many are hungry and angry, and afraid because of growing insecurity, who do people turn to? ‘Government’, you would say, almost automatically. Reason? Because on government’s shoulders lies the responsibility of securing life and property. Of course, you would also mention God to whom people ultimately turn when all else fails.

However, Bimbo Manuel, one of Nigeria’s most acclaimed thespians, a king of the stage and theatre in his own right, will provide something to cheer about for a long time to come as he hits the stage with his latest play, ALHAJI, this Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Written and directed by Manuel, ALHAJI is produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions and will premiere at the Terra Kulture Arena, in Victoria Island, Lagos. Thereafter, the play will run for the remaining Sundays in March.

Alhaji lures audiences to rib-cracking laughter as it examines the rarely discussed issues bordering on how various types of sexual dysfunctions affect men in marriage or relationships.

The play features stars like Monalisa Chinda-Coker, Hilda Dokubo, Bimbo Manuel, Funmi Awelewa, and Yinka Akanbi.

Acted by Yinka Alabi, ‘Alhaji’ is a sexually active polygamist who suddenly discovers that he has become numb sexually. And rather than discuss his problem with people who can help him, he keeps it to his chest. He refuses to tell anyone about it, not even to any of his wives due to pride. But in his desperate bid to find a solution, he gets caught in a web of intrigues that threatens his home and very existence.

ALHAJI in Brief

This is a stage play. The show stars MONALISA CHINDA-COKER, HILDA DOKUBO, BIMBO MANUEL, KATE ADEPEGBA with YINKA ALABI as ALHAJI.

The story examines the rarely discussed issue of how sexual dysfunction of various types affects men.

It is written and directed by Bimbo Manuel. Produced by Joseph Umoibon with Bolanle Austen Peters as Executive Producer. The show opens on Sunday March 1, 2020 at the Terra Kulture Arena and runs every Sunday in March till 29th March.

ALHAJI the main character is married to three women and suddenly finds himself unable to perform as a man. He is unable to discuss it with anyone, not even his wives, for fear of losing face and instead launches on a journey to find resolution to his challenge, this matter that defines him as a man. It is a conversation about a serious matter that invites us to laugh at ourselves.

Bimbo Manuel in Brief

Bimbo Manuel, a Nigerian actor, hails from Lagos State. He was born on October 30, 1958.

After graduating from the University of Port Harcourt with a degree in Theatre Arts, he began his television career in 1985 as a broadcaster at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC). He later moved to Ogun State Television (OGTV) before commencing his acting career.

He won many accolades at home and abroad, and one of his nominations includes Best Actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards.

He is married to Dr. Mojisola Manuel, an education expert and lecturer at the University of Lagos. They are blessed with God-fearing children. (Source-Wikipedia)