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Theatre Credits

Produced in 2019, 2017, and 2018 respectively. Written by Dele Charley, the play depicts the life and culture of the Sierra Leone village of Mando and the attempt by a White Man to capitalize on their ignorance to exploit the locals of their rich natural deposit through illegal means but in the end justice always wins out against oppression.

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Locks of Mystery

Produced in 2017, the storyline is steeped in Yoruba cultural traditions and historical metaphors. It explores themes of power, destiny, and the mystical, often centering on a king (Oba) or leader grappling with traditional customs and the unseen forces of the spiritual world.

Poster for Locks of Mystery play with a golden crown

A Raisin in the Sun

Produced in 2019, this play follows the Younger family, a Black working-class family in 1950s Chicago, as they clash over how to spend a $10,000 life insurance payout. Tensions peak when the mother buys a house in an all-white neighborhood, forcing the family to unite against racism and find their dignity.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN title with stylized buildings

Produced in 2018, this play explores themes of tradition, justice, and the clash between rural and urban lifestyles. It also offers insights into the complexities of Nigerian society and the challenges faced by those who seek to navigate the tension between tradition and modernity.

Book cover: Vengeance of the Spirit, woman in traditional dress

Sons and Daughters

Produced by VAK in 2019, this 1964 play was written by Ghanaian dramatist Joe C. de Graft. It explores generational conflict, career choice, and the clash between traditional and modern capitalist values in post-colonial Ghana. The core conflict arises because the children have vastly different passions.

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Face to Face

Produced in 2018, this play was written by the popular Nigerian author Eze Nnaemeka 'Nani Boi'. It is a coming-of-age drama about two best friends, Edith and Angela, who survived a high school misunderstanding only to become roommates at the university.

Theatre poster for Face to Face play with two women
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