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In commemoration of the
International Women’s day 8th March (United Nations Day for Women's Rights ), the
performing (Music/Drama /Dance) act 'Aduke'
through her 'ASAP Reforms' initiative formally present Domestic Violence: "The March, The Chat & The Shows"
on the 9th and 10th of March.
On the 9th of March, ASAP Reforms
and its initiators, volunteers, celebrities and a lot more would take to the
street distributing fliers and leaflets to publicize statistics, stories and
information about domestic violence its effects and phone numbers of counselors
to call if found in such situation. While on the 10th of March there
would be a talk shop / Seminar held to discuss the topic 'Domestic Violence'
while later in the day (on the same day), there would be a drama piece by the
crown troupe of Africa titled "Onions
Make Us Cry" Directed by Segun Adefila, written by Zainab Jallo
showing at 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
In recent times, the rise in
domestic violence in Nigeria has become a regular occurrence and ASAP
Reforms as an organization, aims to
use various art forms to communicate socio-political messages to cause positive
change in the society. In this case, besides the March (targeted at the highly
populated areas e.g Unilag-Somolu-Bariga), there would also be a chat session and
Drama Piece (targeted at the upwardly mobile) yet sending the message in
various forms across various strata of the society.
In ancient African society, art was
used as a tool for social and political reform; with masquerades, drummers,
chanters etc. who had multiple roles in the society. Their main function was to
entertain people, but was still able to communicate messages of change. Back
then, our spiritual institutions were intact, as these artists would speak
against any ill in the society no matter who was involved. It is this model
that ASAP Reforms adapts in a more 22nd century format.
#DomesticViolence: ‘The March, The
Chat & The show’ is the first of many programs to be undertaken by ASAP
Reforms in a bid to communicate social issues. There would be 'Walks', viral
videos and documentaries channelled to spread the messages.
For Sponsorship, partnerships and
enquiries
Email: asapreforms@gmail.com
Call: 08152842774
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