Stars Dazzle in Love Is… The Musical

The Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, was alive recently, as Love Is… The Musical made its third outing in an amazing atmosphere of colours, lights, music and dance.

As usual with shows of this stature, the evening kicked off with a special red carpet reception that saw different shades of fashion and style, especially from some notable style icons and celebrities that joined the cocktail session.

However, before the musical proper, guests were treated to an intriguing art exhibition that featured a live painting by show director Ice Nweke, who clearly demonstrated his artistic wizardry to guests, who were impressed with his work.

Done with the exhibition, the audience, which included M.D Nigerian Breweries Plc Nicholaas Vervelde, Darey Art Alade, Deola Art Alade, Linda Ejiofor, Denrele, Mo Cheddah and other notable personalities, were warmed up by Tomi Odunsi and Isaac Gerald, who in quick successions set the tone for the evening of fantastic music and dance.

Telling the story of three women, who are in search of their answer to the question “What is Love?” the muscle held the audience spellbound for more than three hours, as the talents of The Poet Donna, Efe Paul the Poet and Yinka Davies came to the fore. On the other hand, the audience received a special treat with cameos and performances by Gordons, Emma Oh Ma God, Igos, Sound Sultan and signature Timi Dakolo, who spiced up the show.

The musical reached its climax with a stunning performance by Timi Dakolo, which showcased his full vocal range amidst a chorus of rhythmic lights, blazing colour and irresistible sound.

Speaking afterward, producer Clementine Vervelde said, “it’s a thing of immense pride and joy to see this idea brought to life on the big stage and I am sure I speak on behalf of the entire cast and crew when I say that this is one of our proudest ever moments. I am particularly pleased that the audience had many people who were not used to this type of storytelling and they were carried along. It shows that that this type of stagecraft is taking off in Nigeria and I believe we have also impacted positively on people present in terms of their understanding of what Love is.”

A production of Limitless Minds Africa in partnership with Ixtreme Production, Love Is…The Musical 3 was executed by a 40-man cast and crew after weeks of intense rehearsals.