The Centenary Celebration of James Ene Henshaw (1924 -2007), ‘This Is Our Chance Revisited’ seminar, August 29, 2024, from 12:00pm.
The seminar will begin with Mallam Denja Abdullahi giving a brief introductory address
Writer/actor Peter Olorunnisomo summarises the play.
Dr. John Yesiebo of the University of Port Harcourt will speak on ‘Maintaining Tradition in the Onslaught of Modernity’.
Director of Arojah Theatre, Abuja, Mr. Jerry Adesewo will speak on ‘Tribal Enmity – The Role of Theatre in Nation-building’.
Dr Wale Okediran, Secretary-General of Pan-African Writers Association, will speak on ‘Damba and the Challenge of Leadership’.
Dr Ekua Ekumah of the University of Ghana, Legon, on ‘The Role of Women in This Is Our Chance‘.
Prof. Liwhu Betiang of the University of Calabar on ‘Reflection – Why Henshaw is Important in the History of Nigerian Drama’.
30-minute break for comments and questions,
Prof. Effiong Johnson of the University of Uyo will dwell on ‘Musings on the Plays of James Ene Henshaw’
Dr. Patrick-Jude Oteh of Jos Repertory Theatre making critical remarks to bring This Is Our Chance seminar to an end.
Please click on the link below and register. You will be sent the joining link. Thanks.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodOqrqDgiE9cW6AzbyqHXO32LZvJN63yE
