JAJA
Written & Directed by Taiwo Aloba
Produced by African Theater Inc.
Cast: Elisha Glass, Kennedy Kandi, James Kerr, Caleb Alexander, Joshua Lupyan, George Roman, Kerry Kebrina, Alice Nkanga, Michelle Kariuki, Destiny Betts, Jeffrey Polanco, Jakai Brown, Kingsley Yeboah, and King Downing.
When: April 27th, 29th, & 30th 2023
Theater: Teatro Latea
Festival: New York Theater Festival
Nominations: Best Production, Best Director, Most Creative Play, Best Costume Design, and Best Choreography
Winner: Most Creative Play, Best Costume Design, and Best Choreography
JAJA tells the story of King Jaja of Opobo, one of Africa’s most iconic and fearless kings.