Makoko, a slum and waterside neighbourhood in Lagos State, came alive recently when a theatre troupe staged a play on water.

Residents were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience when popular stage actresses performed alongside novices picked from the neighbourhood in a play about gender equality.

The set was a floating stage and the audience watched from the water in fishing boats and viewing platforms built on wooden pillars.

The fascinating story was shared on BBCs Focus on Africa.

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