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Wakaa The Musical
A vibrant musical about ambition, choices, friendship and the realities of young Nigerians.
Legacy & Impact
The Bigger Story
Wakaa The Musical as part of BAP Productions' wider cultural legacy.
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Widely regarded as the production that proved African musical theatre could travel globally.
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Became the first Nigerian musical to play London's West End, with a sold-out run at Shaw Theatre, London.
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Played to over 10,000 theatre-goers in Lagos across more than a dozen performances before its international transfer.
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Earned international press attention as a breakthrough moment for African stage export.
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Positioned BAP as a producer capable of building theatre with global commercial viability.
Synopsis
The story behind Wakaa The Musical.
Wakaa! tells the experiences of six friends from different backgrounds who made a bet on their graduation to be successful in their various fields.
The show highlights Nigerian politics and the struggles young Nigerians face at home and abroad. The production travelled to London and Abuja.
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