Highlife icon Gyedu-Blay Ambolley is stepping beyond the concert stage and into the theatre spotlight, leading a fresh dramatic revival of I Told You So, a beloved Ghanaian story being reimagined for live performance.

The stage adaptation, mounted by Fiifi Coleman Productions, will run from March 5 to 8 with six scheduled shows, transforming the National Theatre into a space where nostalgia, music and drama converge.

Rooted in the spirit of Ghana’s golden-era storytelling, the production pays homage to a cultural touchstone that first emerged from the concert party tradition before evolving into one of the country’s most celebrated films. Now, it returns to its theatrical origins in a full-circle moment that blends history with contemporary stagecraft.

Director Fiifi Coleman describes the work as more than a remake, calling it a cultural preservation project designed to reconnect audiences with Ghanaian values and identity.

“When you look at the history of ‘I Told You So’, it's a journey from concert party under the writings of the great Bob Cole, then adapted for film,” Coleman noted.

“To this day, everyone who truly believes in film has celebrated it as one of the greatest films to ever come out of the motherland.”

Set against the backdrop of Ghana’s 70th independence anniversary, the play explores enduring themes of family bonds, greed, morality and social responsibility — ideas that remain sharply relevant decades after the original story first captivated audiences.

Coleman says the adaptation has been carefully crafted to preserve the emotional core of the classic while giving it renewed theatrical energy.

“We've taken the heart of this classic tale and translated it into a stage experience that is both entertaining and deeply resonant for today's audience,” he assured.

Ambolley leads a seasoned ensemble cast that includes veteran actor Fred Amugi, comic performer Clement Bonney (Mr Beautiful), social media star Deaconess Abokoma and Araba Dansowa, promising a blend of dramatic weight and comedic flair, combining generations of entertainers.

Beyond entertainment, the production seeks to reignite conversations about heritage and discipline in modern Ghanaian society.

“There are some little elements of who we are and where we are coming from that should seep through. It guides us, instructs us on ways that show discipline, how we respect people, what is accepted, what is not accepted, not talking back at elders and all of that. We are losing it and we are bringing attention to them through the play,” Coleman stated.

With its fusion of music, memory and performance, I Told You So aims to be both a tribute and a teaching moment, a reminder that the stage remains a powerful vessel for preserving Ghana’s cultural soul.