Popular Nigerian actress Kemi Akindoju is making her directorial debut at the Lagos Theatre with her new project, ‘Lavender’.
“Lavender,” a stage play by Akindoju’s The Make It Happen Productions, will feature appearances by Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, Oludara Egerton-Shyngle and Rita Edward in April 2019.
It is coming one year after the success of Akindoju’s one-woman show: “Naked.”
The 32 year-old actress’s new role adds to her production ability that has seen her produce and co-produce some movies and stage productions.
Other projects with the input of Akindoju include The V Monologues; Naked; Gidi Up; Akin Omotosho’s The Ghost and The House Of Truth; and Ishaya Bako’s 4th Republic.
She started her acting career in 2005 from stage performance before venturing into feature films.
Akindoju is a recipient of several awards including the Africa Magic trailblazer award for her role in the film adaptation of Dazzling Mirage, Future Awards, 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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