Theatre lovers are in for a good time as The Gods Have Spoken, an opera, hits Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos on October 18 and 19, 2025. Showtime: 3pm and 6pm.
Written by Dr. Taiye Adeola, the classical musical will feature a coterie of top Nollywood actors including Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Tunji Sotimirin, Omowunmi Dada and Lizzy Jay.
Addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, popular Nollywood director, Muyideen Oladapo aka Lala, who also directed Ola Rotimi’s stage play Kurunmi, said the collection of stars in the opera was a deviation from the norm, as the actors will be seeing in another element for the first time.
He revealed that the play boasts a 40-page script and over 140 pages of music, while it would parade over 80 actors and crewmembers.
“Opera is a play in the form of music and art where the singers and instrumentalists perform in a theatrical way. Every line will be acted out in the form of a song. I chose to stage The Gods Have Spoken because the message mirrors society. It’s a story that gives hope to the common man in the pursuit of their destiny,” Lala declared.
In his remarks, Tunji Sotimirin assured the audience of a spectacular experience, saying, “This is a tiny script with a unique, significant message and dialogue being rendered for a spectacle to behold. This is to celebrate the common man’s voice to equip themselves.”
Choreography Director, Segun Adefila, explained that the story, which is about destiny and character, teaches how man can influence the voice of the gods to bring destiny to life.
Speaking at the play rehearsal, the Music Director, Adeaga Mofopefoluwa, stated: “The Gods Have Spoken is a peculiar play with a unique message for the audience. We’ve been working on the music score sheet written by the writer and arranger of the play, orchestrating the performance of the play. I assure the audience of a captivating performance different from what they’ve experienced.”
Hinting that the opera will also feature something special, the producer, Olamide Oladapo, urged the audience to be on the lookout.
“This is a satire and total theatre: dancing, acting and singing, with actors saying their lines in the form of songs. This will captivate and engage the audience. And I would like to add that we have something special coming on stage. I want everyone to watch out,” he emphasised.