National Reconstruction and Commitment in Nigerian Theatre: A Reading of Femi Osofisan's Morountodun and Other Plays and Tess Onwueme's The Reign of Wazobia

Abstract

The female protagonists in Morountodun and The Reign of Wazobia bestrode their Chiefdoms as Regents of peace and re-engineered the machinery of state with an exceptional vigor and steam which achieved the desired unity and stability in their domains. This research paper affirms that the female gender is able to govern and lead a nation, even in times of crises; is able to bear the elephant tusk over her shoulders. The thematic focus of this paper is to advocate for an equitable and level playground for all, irrespective of gender, and the undying spirit of unity of purpose, sacrifice and commitment to participate in the work of community development by all and sundry; atrophy the incubus of sectional synergy that plague our conscientious drive for growth and fulfillment.