FirstBank Partners Eko Hotel To Excite Theatre Enthusiasts With Easter Musical Show, ‘The Jewel’

FirstBank of Nigeria is partnering with Eko Hotel to give theatre enthusiasts a memorable and exciting Easter celebration with a two-day musical show debut, ‘The Jewel’.

According to the organisers, the Eko Hotel’s Convention Center will be transformed into a futuristic Broadway spectacle with the highly anticipated premiere of “The Jewel”—a groundbreaking musical theatre production that redefines the stage experience.

The show which takes place on April 18th and 19th 2025 at the Eko Hotel Convention Center, is inspired by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s “The Lion and the Jewel” and Ola Rotimi’s “Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again,” promises to deliver a mesmerizing blend of traditional Nigerian literary classics reimagined through innovative staging and contemporary musical arrangements.

Theatre critics have already labeled the production as “jaw-dropping” and a genuine attempt to redefine Broadway excellence on African soil. Audiences can expect to be immersed in a world of wonder through cutting-edge production design, choreography, and musical direction.

FirstBank has a rich legacy of supporting the arts and championing cultural development in Nigeria. Through its First@arts initiative, the Bank has played a pivotal role in promoting artistic expression by providing platforms for creatives to showcase their talents and connect with wider audiences, including potential patrons.

Eko Hotel, known for its vibrant cultural support, has consistently championed theatre and the performing arts. Over the years, it has served as a premier venue for numerous acclaimed productions, including performances by some of Nigeria’s most respected theatre companies.

Director, Sales and Marketing, Eko Hotel and Suites, Dr. Iyadunni Gbadebo, said “Africa shouldn’t seek permission to innovate; we can reimagine global standards in performing arts through our unique cultural lens and a powerful story telling technique.

Theatre is not only a transformative art form; it is a potent economic engine waiting to be fully explored in Nigeria.

Eko Hotels and Suites will continue to invent and re-invent, giving our current and prospective audiences more reasons to enjoy art in a different form. More reasons to choose us.

As major sponsors, FirstBank and Eko Hotels are set to thrill families with this exceptional theatrical experience this Easter holiday.