Theatre director Iyadunni Gbadebo has expressed her deep love for dramatic arts, describing it as both her career and passion.
A graduate of theatre and performing arts from the University of Lagos, Gbadebo reaffirmed her vision to establish a platform dedicated to nurturing theatrical talent across Africa.
“If you ask me to tell you about my love for theatre, I cannot overemphasise how fulfilling and satisfactory it is for me every time I achieve anything that takes me a step further to ensuring that Nigeria fully utilizes all the talent that exists within its vibrant population,” she said in a recent chat.
She said further, “Many young people aspire to be famous, as evidenced by the booming music and film industries. However, thespians and theatre artists often lose their way, gravitating towards movies, music, or social media influence, largely because there isn’t a purpose-built platform to nurture theatrical talent.”
As a co-director of the latest play titled, ‘The Jewel’, Gbadebo expressed that the project explores the complexities of human connection in a fragmented world.
“The Jewel explores love, societal dynamics, and the interplay of different societal elements that often create chaos, which ultimately resolves into a meaningful storyline. These are themes that resonate deeply, especially in African societies,” she said.
