This electrifying work uses polygamy as a metaphor to examine the deep divisions and emotional entanglements among the nation’s four major groups — the Hausas, Igbos, Yorubas, and South-South peoples — in a way that is both soul-stirring and thought-provoking.

At the heart of the story is a wealthy patriarch who, under his mother’s traditional influence, marries four women — each from one of Nigeria’s dominant cultural groups. What begins as an attempt to unite the family under one roof soon descends into rivalry, jealousy, and relentless competition for affection, power, and legacy. These tensions, fuelled by personal grievances and cultural pride, mirror Nigeria’s national struggles with unity, equity, and identity.

Set against a rich musical backdrop that fuses Afrobeat, Highlife, traditional drumming, and modern theatre compositions, HOUSE OF NAIRA immerses audiences in a world where marriage becomes a stage for political allegory.