Alhaji, a stage play by Nollywood veteran, Bimbo Manuel, is themed around the rarely discussed issue of how erectile dysfunction affects men.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection sufficient to have sex. Organic causes are usually the result of an underlying medical condition affecting the blood vessels or nerves supplying the penis.

In the play, Alhaji, the main character, played by Yinka Akanbi, finds he suffers from this ailment and is unable to discuss his medical problem with his three wives or anybody at all for fear of losing face.

Bimbo Manuel

Bimbo Manuel, the writer of the play, says Alhaji is a conversation about a serious matter, inviting enthusiasts to come and have a good time at the Terra Kulture Arena in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The play, starring Monalisa Chinda-Coker, Hilda Dokubo, Funmi Awelewa, Yinka AKanbi and Bimbo Manuel himself, will show on Sunday March 1, 2020, and will run every Sunday until the 29th.

Tickets will be on sale on www.terrakulture.com; regular tickets cost N10,000 while VIP tickets are on sale at N15,000. Early birds will have an opportunity to buy regular tickets at N5,000.

Alhaji is produced by Joseph Umoibon with Bolanle Austen Peters as executive producer.