Hear word! a stage drama will hit the stage at the Muson Centre Onikan, Lagos, today. This will be followed by another single show on Christmas day, December 25 before showing twice on 26 and 27, 2015.

The stage drama debuted in 2014 and quickly recorded a string of successes.

Sponsored by Etisalat Communications, organisers of the show posited that the stage performances is coming to add colour to the festive season beside the predominant headline themes of social-cultural change, women empowerment and inclusion.

Producer and director of Hear word!, Ifeoma Fafunwa who announced the take-off of the December 2015 season of the stage play in Lagos recently, said the stage play brings to our consciousness the need to broaden our perspectives on the socio-cultural and political issues affecting members of the society especially the womenfolk.

“Hear Word! Naija woman talk true speaks to issues that hold Nigerian women back from reaching their full potential. Nigerian women have proven to be valuable contributors to the growth of families, economy, organisations and the society at large. There are however certain cultural and traditional restrictions that hold them back from their full potential.

Also speaking, Specialist, High Value Events and Sponsorships, Etisalat Nigeria, Amaka Agu, said the stage play aligns with the company’s tradition of creating and supporting platforms that enable people to express themselves in whatever fields such as literature, photographic ,theatre arts, education, music , entertainment, technology, entrepreneurship and sports.

“We believe in giving people the platforms to express themselves. We do this through different platforms that accommodate various talent groups be it innovation, music, sports, literature, photography, theatre arts, education, young entrepreneurs and any other way we can contribute to the development of the society,” she said.

In her remarks, a social advocate for women empowerment and founder Ruff’n’Tumble, Adenike Ogunlesi called for support for the empowerment of women in the country.

“It is important that we support our women to release their potentials. Nigerian women have a lot to offer and we have to burst the social myths that work against women folk. It is time to change the lot of the Nigerian woman. It is time to celebrate the potentials of Nigerian women and what she brings to the table,” she said.

'Hear word'isan exhilarating piece of performance art that combines artistry, social commentary and true-life stories of inequality and transformation. The December 2015 edition of the inspiring show features Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Omonor Somolu, Elvina Ibru, Ufuoma McDermott, Zara Udofia-Ejoh, Lala Akindoju, Rita Edward, Debbie OhiriandOdenike Odetola-Odeleye.

The stories are based on real life experiences that play up the numerous cultural, legislative, economic and social restrictions which limit the potentials for achievement, independence, decision-making and leadership among women. They also aim to inspire support for women and the fight against all forms of ills that affect the well-being of the society.

*Photo shows(l-r)-Actress and Hear Word cast member, Zara Udofia, Manager, High Value Sponsorship & Events, Etisalat Nigeria, Opeyemi Lawal, Founding Board of Trustees Member, WIMBIZ, Adeola Azeez, Director/Producer, Hear Word, Ifeoma Fafunwa and actress and Hear Word cast member,Rita Edward.