First and foremost leading bank in Nigeria, Firstbank Nigeria, which promotes the activities of SMEs, youth empowerment, entertainment, creative and other sectors in the country for economic growth and national development recently took a bold step to sponsor the inaugural edition of Threatre @ Eko, also commemorated Eko Hotels & Suites 50th anniversary celebration for its impact in the hospitality industry in Nigeria.
Responding why the bank sponsored Theatre @ Eko, management source revealed that FirstBank drives Nigeria’s creative economy through its First@Arts Initiative, which provides crucial financing and advisory services.
Again, “The bank sponsors major events like the Lagos International Theatre Festival, AFRIMA, and the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive). It has also launched Bluu TV to showcase original lifestyle and drama content”.
“At FirstBank, we believe in the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and transform communities. So, because we are versatile, we go beyond banking operations to promote talents especially among our youths to make them become self-reliant and for job opportunities”.
However, it was blissful and evening of glamour at Eko Hotel & Suites with excitement as music, culture, art display became the talk of the evening. The drama spiced with emotion and heartfelt music was educating, full of experience.
The title, (Mary A New Musical Theatre) reminded the audience the incident behind the marriage of Joseph the carpentre and virgin Mary.
Theatre @ Eko was established to meet the growing demand for world-class theatrical productions in Nigeria within a premium hospitality setting. Hosted by Eko Hotels & Suites, the initiative seeks to position theatre as a mainstream cultural and commercial offering comparable to leading global productions.
Since its debut, Theatre @ Eko has become a flagship cultural platform, combining theatre, music, choreography, storytelling, and immersive stage design. This inaugural edition attracted a diverse audience of corporate executives, diplomats, high-net-worth individuals, families, and culture enthusiasts, earning widespread acclaim for its production quality and audience engagement.
Building on this success, Eko Hotels & Suites is planning an expanded Summer 2026 Edition with greater scale, creativity, and media visibility. The edition was particularly significant as it formed part of Eko Hotels & Suites’ 50th Anniversary celebrations, elevating the event into a landmark cultural occasion.
