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The challenge of the Nigerian National Theatre at Iganmu
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 May 2013
‘Nothing is more appropriate at this time in Black and African history than a re-discovery of those cultural and spiritual ties which bind together all Black and African peoples of the world over.’ (Lt-General Olusegun Obasanjo, Head of State of Nigeria and Patron, ‘Festac ‘77)
‘This is indeed a moment when Black and African Peoples must intensify their efforts to posit their true identity in the contemporary world. This Festival represents an effort on our collective part to come together as a people so as to set in motion a new cultural awakening and cultural awareness in the Black and African world.’ (Commander O.P. Fingesi, President of the International Festival Committee)
‘My conclusion therefore, is as follows: if we wish the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture to be a success, as I do, we should consider its colloquium as the most important point which should define and illustrate black civilization and above all its spirit; that is, its culture, which is today the most powerful force in the universal civilization.’ (H.E. President Leopold S. Senghor, President of Senegal)
The three statements quoted above were used to justify the organisation and the celebration of African culture and civilisation in a festival held in Nigeria during January/February 1977.
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