Description: (Nigerian Actor, Theatre Manager, and Playwright Who is Known as the Father of Nigerian Theatre)
Hubert Ogunde, a pioneering Nigerian actor, playwright, theatre manager, and musician, is recognized as "the father of Nigerian theatre." He established the first contemporary professional theatrical company in Nigeria, later known as Ogunde Theater. Over his career, he penned more than 50 plays blending dramatic action, dance, and music to portray political and social themes. Despite encountering bans and controversies, Ogunde expanded into filmmaking, producing feature-length films inspired by Yoruba mysticism.