Shelf Interest: Throne of Ashes - February Social

Synopsis

Set in the ancient town of Ìgbóhò, Throne of Ashes: Ìkú Bàbá Yèyé brings to the stage the grandeur and tension of the Oyo Empire at the height of its power. This is no ordinary story of kings against their people. Instead, it shines a light on the struggles of the empire’s own elite — chiefs, priests, and royals — whose ambitions and rivalries begin to turn inward, shaking the very foundation of their rule.

This spectacular production brings together some of Nollywood’s most celebrated actors, including Femi Branch, Ibrahim Chatta, Ogogo, Damilola Oni, Ronke Oshodi Oke and Akin Lewis, uniting powerhouse talent in a production that blends drama, tradition, and stagecraft at its finest. There will be cameo appearances from Gabriel Afolayan and Femi Adebayo.

The play opens the palace gates to audiences, inviting them into a world where wealth and power come at a cost, where duty…