A bold new voice is emerging from the African theatrical landscape. House of Naira, a stunning original musical from Nigerian playwright and director, Kehinde Oretimehin, is poised to take the international stage by storm.

With its rich symbolism, electrifying music, and a cast of acclaimed global actors, the production tells a provocative yet ultimately redemptive story about unity, power, and the cost of division — all set in the metaphorical house of Nigeria.

The musical centres on a patriarch who, influenced by his mother’s beliefs, marries four women — each from one of Nigeria’s major ethnic groups: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and South-South.

As love turns to rivalry, the household becomes a battlefield of competing identities, grievances, and emotional warfare. The man — symbolic of Nigeria itself — appears to succumb to the weight of it all, dying amid the chaos his home has become.

But House of Naira does not end in tragedy. In a dramatic final act, the man is revealed to be alive — his staged death an elaborate intervention designed to jolt his wives into confronting their differences. Faced with the possibility of losing their shared future — their inheritance, their legacy, their identity — the women come to a powerful realisation: unity is their only path forward.

What follows is a moment of transformation. The wives — once divided by language, pride and pain — pledge to work together in tolerance and solidarity. It is a hopeful, poetic resolution that mirrors the dream of a truly united Nigeria, forged not by force but by understanding and interdependence.

“This story is Nigeria,” says Oretimehin. “It’s raw, painful, beautiful — but also resilient. It asks what happens when we finally see beyond our own tribe, our own struggle, and realize we’re stronger together. It’s not just about one nation. It’s about any society wrestling with its identity.”

The music of House of Naira is as diverse and resonant as the story itself, blending afrobeat, highlife, tribal percussion, choral traditions, and contemporary theatre scores. Audiences will be moved by its emotional depth, cultural richness, and moments of sheer theatrical spectacle — all guided by a world-class production team.

Elevating the show further is its extraordinary ensemble cast — international stage and screen veterans with over two decades of experience performing across Nigeria, the UK, the US, and South Africa.

Their commanding performances bring authenticity, gravitas, and global relevance to a deeply local story.Following its premiere at Terra Culture in Lagos on May 17 and 18, House of Naira Is set for an international tour, with engagements in London, New York, and Johannesburg under negotiation. Plans for a film adaptation and global streaming partnership are also underway.

This is not just a show — it’s a movement. Investors and global partners are invited to support what promises to be a defining work of African theatre, one that bridges continents while holding a mirror to the world’s oldest conflicts — and boldest hopes.

Oretimehin is an acclaimed Nigerian musician, director, and composer whose works explore the intersections of culture, identity, and justice. With House of Naira, Kehinde delivers a theatrical experience rooted in heritage, driven by innovation, and destined for international acclaim.