National Arts Theatre
Its exterior is shaped like a military hat. The monument is located in Iganmu, Lagos State.This sparked controversy amongst Nigerian entertainers and playwrights like Wole Soyinka. . The National Arts Theatre is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria.
Construction was completed in 1976 in preparation for the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) in 1977. The National Arts Theatre was built during the military regime of Olusegun Obasanjo. It has a 5000 seater Main Hall with a collapsible stage, and two 700-800 capacity cinema halls all of which are equipped with facilities for simultaneous translation of 8 languages; among others. In 2001, President Olusegun Obasanjo announced plans to privatise the National Arts Theatre.
