Lagos State yesterday said it is set to unveil a stage play titled Kurunmi in a bid to prevent African culture and traditions from going into extinction.

Kurunmi is a play written by late Professor Ola Rotimi which explores the themes of collective political and military leadership, social change and development, responsible leadership, control and accountability.

The Commissioner for Tourism Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, who made this known at a news conference at Alausa, stated that Kurunmi would expose and awaken the consciousness of youths to the role of good leadership anywhere they find themselves.

She added that the play will be on stage on June 13 and 14 at Alliance Franchise, Ikoyi and on July 20 and 21 at Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island. The stage play, according to the state government and its partners, will also be taken to the five divisions of the state.

Benson-Awoyinka said the stage play speaks to the THEMES PLUS agenda of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to revive and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Lagos and Africa.

The Director of the stage play, Oladapo Muyideen, popularly called Lala, commended Lagos State government for supporting and funding the project for cultural rebirth, especially among the youths.