The acclaimed, award-winning broadway musical, FELA! is in town! This is an opportunity to watch the musical that takes you through the life and music of Fela Kuti, the acclaimed Nigerian musician whose music spoke to social change and against injustice in Nigeria. This musical was nominated for 11 Tony awards including ‘Best Musical’ and promises to be a treat to watch. The show will be in D.C. from September 13 through October 9, 2011.
FELA FLYER
In 2004, Stephen Hendel joined forces with Tony Award-winning choreographer, Bill T. Jones and Jim Lewis, to write the play. Jones directed and Lewis wrote. It opened to much critical acclaim, with many celebrities making time to see it. In 2009, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith came on board as producers.
Thanks to Tribe X Entertainment, Washington DC residents get a chance to watch the musical that still has the celebrities flocking to see it, at a 20% discounted rate. To get the discount, use discount code: FELADC20 for 20% off any seats. Visit the website for more information and to make a purchase. You may also call the box office at 202-547-1122 or physically go to the venue, Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW. Washington D.C. 20004, and buy your tickets using the code, FELADC20 (Note: the FELA! show on Friday Sept. 30th starts at 8p.m.)
Join the biggest after-party celebration at Mood Lounge on September 30th, 2011 (1318 9th St. NW, Washington D.C) immediately following the show and celebrate with the team that made the discount happen. Harrison “Harry Baba” Nwozo, CEO of Tribe X Entertainment (the company that introduced you to Wande Coal, P-Square, and Green October), will be celebrating his birthday in style in conjunction with this after-party celebration. You can follow Tribe X Entertainment on Facebook and Twitter. It will also be a celebration of Nigeria’s independence, offering an opportunity to celebrate an influential Nigerian (Fela Kuti), and the country he loved.
Nigerian Independence Party
Doors will open at the Mood Lounge at 10 p.m. and the dress is business casual or native African attire. A mature crowd is preferred. It is being hosted by Party Addicts, African Marketing Consultants, Nubian Works, Nwoko Brothers and Fiezta Group, who all have served the Washington DC Metro African community over the past 12-15 years. The music promises to be exciting with veteran DJs, KC Soundclash, Manixx, and Teffler spin old and new Nigerian jams, the top 40 hip-hop, R&B, and Reggae on two floors. VIP tables are available and can be reserved by calling 240-601-1631, 571-264-3188, 301-793-6430, or 443-418-3112.
