The Ties That Bloom – Daniel Naawenkangua Abukuri
The Ties That Bloom Daniel Naawenkangua AbukuriCHARACTERS EWURABENA BADU: A young woman, determined yet fragile, seeking hope in a life full of hardship. ALUGBASI MAWULORM: EWURABENA’s childhood friend, warm and supportive, who has returned from school in the north....
In the Manner of Madmen – Anuoluwa Ngozi
In the Manner of Madmen Anuoluwa NgoziLights on. Yemi is at the centre of the stage, she is a petite woman in her early 40s with tribal marks running down her cheeks, her red Dano milk apron blends with the colour of the stage. Atop a gas stove at the west end of the...
Njinga – Daude Teel
Njinga Daude TeelCHARACTERS JOHN - M, White, young adult JAKE - M, White, young adult NJINGA - F, Black, young adult KELLY - An aziza (a west African faerie) F, any race, young adult JOHN: Okay—let’s run it. JAKE: Sure. (Beat) What time is it? JOHN: Uh… 11:20....
This Thing Called Marriage – Olayioye Paul Bamidele
This Thing Called Marriage Olayioye Paul BamideleCHARACTERS LANRE ABIGAIL AMINAT GBENGA DOTUN Act. Scene. Lights on. The play opens in a self-contained hostel where everywhere one looks there is litter with clothes, bags, towels and shoes. Some of the litter...
Banana for the Bereaved – Cheta Igbokwe
Banana for the Bereaved Cheta IgbokweBEREAVED, 25, enters a dimly lit stage donning a long-sleeved shirt and trousers. He proceeds to switch on a brighter light. Positioned at the centre of the stage is a portrait covered by a veil, accompanied by a tall candle stand...
Butterflies That Bleed – Avery Katumba-Nakabaale
Butterflies That Bleed Avery Katumba-NakabaaleCHARACTERS VANESSA BISASO: Early 20s, trans woman, tall, and child of George and Maria GEORGE BISASO: Late 40’s, tall, and father to Vanessa. MARIA BISASO: Early 40’s, short, and mother to Vanessa. SCENE: The living room...
A Culinary Prelude – Elizabeth Nafula
A Culinary Prelude Elizabeth Nafula​CHARACTERS SAMBUZAITUNDACHITANALENKU SCENE - Lights up in the afternoon at Sambu's apartment. There is a round table at the centre surrounded by four chairs and a stool. To the right is a room with a label Q. Next to the entrance is...
Coffin for the King – Olubunmi Familoni
Coffin for the King Olubunmi FamiloniCHARACTERS BABA KUYE (Undertaker)COMRADE XCOMRADE YOPA SCENE – Undertaker’s shop in the bottom of town. The room is of medium size and is dimly lit by an unseen bulb. There are coffins of all sizes stacked against the walls, piled...