Veteran actors, Nobert Young, Ejike Asiegbu and Peter Fatomilola are looking forward to gracing the stage again as Alex Eyengho’s historical play, “Olu Akengbuwa” is being staged to mark 28th anniversary of the coronation of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse II, on Friday, May 1, in Warri, Delta State.

When HVP, stormed the Artiste Village, within the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, where the cast of the play were rehearsing during the week, Nobert Young, who is playing the role of Chief Olumo, the father of Nana and one of the greatest merchants at the time the play was situated, was quick to express his joy being part of the production.

According to him, “Every stage play for me is always a good experience. And this happens to be the culture of where I come from. It’s a historical play with empahses on the vacancy of the stool of the Olu of Warri for a period of 88 years. It’s a very interesting story for me because I like to know the culture, story and history of my people.”

“It is a historical play bringing us to date on what happened or what led to the interregnum in Warri Kingdom. There are a little bit of ambition and greed in the play, but the main focus is that emptiness of the throne for 88 years.”

For Ejike Asiegbu who is playing Olu Akengbuwa, he’s returning to his first love-stage after several years of being off the stage.

“I always love what I do on stage because acting they say is real and it’s also life. So, I am glad after so many years, I am coming back to stage to perform. I will do my best to interpete my role so that when the present Olu of Warri is watching the play, he will be able to situate the play and see some of his characters and traits in the interpretation of the Olu Akengbuwa that I am playing. I’m looking forward to the grand performance. ”