![]() ![]() Her argument was based on the premise that Lagos can continue to grow, develop and create opportunities without attempting to rob it of its history and heritage. We are now at a point in Lagos where we are losing our heritage to shinning glass buildings.” And Lagos is gradually losing its identity to the challenge of modernity. In her words, “Lagos is a victim of its hospitality. ![]() Whereas the other panellists seem to extol the virtues of a cosmopolitan Lagos, Professor Lawanson sort to challenge the idea of a cosmopolitan Lagos that seeks to erase the local heritage. He extolled the benefits of the cosmopolitan nature of Isale Eko and warned indigenes of ethnic jingoists, who are seeking to exploit some of the challenges of the cosmopolitan nature of Lagos. Professor Jinadu stated that the significance of Isale Eko in the history of Nigeria “includes being the entrepôt for commerce the epitome of cosmopolitanism, the base of the political opposition to colonization and the origin of the emergent Nigerian intellectual bourgeoise having produced the first lawyer, medical doctor and others.” Adele Jinadu, Distinguished Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, Professor Taibat Lawanson, and the Director General, Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, Mrs. Also speaking on the significance of Isale Eko to Nigeria was an erudite panel of discussants which included a renowned Professor of Political Science, Prof. He stressed on the unique identity of the Isale Eko Descendants and encouraged that the identity be protected and preserved.Īlso speaking on the significance of Isale Eko to Nigeria was an erudite panel of discussants which included a renowned Professor of Political Science, Prof. ![]() Shashore took the audience on a historical journey to highlight the history of Isale Eko, its heritage and the achievements of their sons and daughters. He also helped the audience understand that ”Isale Eko is Lagos Island and Lagos Island is Isale Eko.” We are cosmopolitan because we choose to be so and we must continue to confront the Nigerian state that there exist an indigenous people who own the heritage of Lagos.” He made this known during his keynote address at the recently held Isale-Eko Day Symposium organised by the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union as supported by the Alliance Francais, Mike Adenuga Centre.Īccording to Shashore, “Lagos Colony existed before Nigeria as a Country and was entering into treaties with foreign sovereigns before the amalgamation of Nigeria. Though, I’m aware some unscrupulous elements hide under this age-long Eko tradition to perpetuate evil, the tone, which was too overtly conspicuous in the Gangs Of Lagos, might be misleading, especially for Gen Z.Former Attorney General of Lagos State, and Historian, Supo Shashore (SAN), while speaking on the history of Lagos State, has clarified that there isn’t any differentiation between inhabitants of Isale-Eko and Lagos-Island. Reacting, Editor, The Nation Entertainment desk, Gbenga Bada, said: “I do not, in its entirety, agree with the first impression of the Eyo, which belongs to the Opa fraternity. ![]() The nightlife of Lagos Island is beautiful. The IDU and other community stakeholders will also be considering legal action for the damage done to the culture, tradition and image of the Isale Eko community and the Eyo Masquerade. For some of us, a walk around a city is the best way to experience it, and the best time for such a walk is in the evening. “The IDU has among other things requested that the NF&CB withdraw the approval granted to the movie and direct the withdrawal of the movie from all viewing channels available to the public. “The illegal and scandalous depiction of the Eyo masquerade in the movie is actionable and a petition has been lodged by the IDU with the NFVCB including other major stakeholders. “The Isale Eko descendants’ union is very disturbed that the culture and tradition of Isale Eko can be wantonly exploited in such a despicable and insensitive manner by Amazon and Prime Video to the detriment of the Isale Eko community. Lagos State government is the latest in line to adopt the Joseph Edgar’s satirical stage play ‘Isale Eko’ as part of the event line up to mark 50th anniversary of Lagos State. He lamented that the movie has brought the Eyo masquerade and the people of Isale Eko into disrepute, who are now deemed criminally minded in the eyes of right-thinking members of the society. ![]()
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