Opera news naija

Here are some recent news and updates from the Nigerian opera scene:

Upcoming Productions

  1. The Opera House, Lagos: The Opera House is set to stage a production of Verdi's "La Traviata" on March 12th and 13th, featuring Nigerian soprano, Adebayo Oladipo.
  2. Lagos State University (LASU) Opera: LASU's Department of Theatre Arts is set to stage a production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" on March 25th and 26th.

Recent Productions

  1. "Madama Butterfly" at the National Theatre, Lagos: The National Theatre hosted a production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" in February, featuring Nigerian soprano, Omobola Johnson.
  2. "The Barber of Seville" at the University of Lagos: The University of Lagos' Department of Theatre Arts staged a production of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" in January, featuring Nigerian tenor, Olamide Akinremi.

Awards and Recognition

  1. Adebayo Oladipo wins Opera Award: Nigerian soprano, Adebayo Oladipo, won the Best Female Opera Singer award at the 2022 Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
  2. Omobola Johnson receives Opera Fellowship: Nigerian soprano, Omobola Johnson, was awarded the Opera Fellowship by the Nigerian Opera Association, recognizing her contributions to the development of opera in Nigeria.

Training and Workshops

  1. Opera Workshop at the University of Ibadan: The University of Ibadan's Department of Theatre Arts hosted an opera workshop in February, featuring international opera coach, Dr. Maria Rodriguez.
  2. Vocal Training at the Lagos State University: LASU's Department of Theatre Arts is offering vocal training sessions for students and professionals, led by Nigerian opera coach, Dr. Adebayo Oladipo.

Other News

  1. Nigerian Opera Association launches new website: The Nigerian Opera Association has launched a new website, featuring news, updates, and resources for opera enthusiasts in Nigeria.
  2. Opera performances at the National Theatre, Lagos: The National Theatre, Lagos, has announced a series of opera performances for the coming months, featuring local and international artists.

I hope this information is helpful!