Fortune Igiebor, North Dublin’s own hip-hop sensation, is set to take the leap from the studio to the stage after being cast in a ground-breaking new production, the highly anticipated 7 Deadly Sins. Known for his eccentric genius and unique take on new-age hip-hop, Igiebor is stepping into the role of Dante in this innovative production that seamlessly blends live theatre with interactive eGaming technology. Since releasing his first single So Famous II in 2018, Igiebor has captivated audiences with his versatile style and profound lyrical content.
His music, inspired by his childhood love of spoken word, explores a range of emotions from confidence and ambition to heartbreak and nostalgia. The character of Dante acts as the audience’s guide through the tale, which reimagines Dante’s Inferno for the digital age, using social media apps to represent the seven deadly sins in a digital underworld. In this world-first production, audiences are not merely spectators, but active participants, engaging in real-time through a mobile app.
This app, developed in collaboration with Maynooth University, allows the audience to influence the events on stage, making each performance unique. Fortune is excited to bring his music skills to a new art form, sharing ahead of the show’s premiere: ‘Music has always been my passion. It’s the one certainty in my life.
I write to connect with people, to share my experiences, and to evoke emotions that resonate with my fans. ‘I rap abou.