Exploring Ama Ata Aidoo’s “The Dilemma of a Ghost”: A Commentary
By Obed Yaw Agyei Ama Ata Aidoo’s “The Dilemma of a Ghost” is a poignant exploration of the cultural and personal conflicts that surface when a Ghanaian man, Ato Yawson,…
An Academic Commentary on “Ananse in the Land of Idiots”
Yaw Asare’s play, “Ananse in the Land of Idiots,” serves as a compelling social commentary on post-colonial African society. Through the lens of the traditional Akan trickster figure, Ananse, Asare…
Edufa” by Efua T. Sutherland: A Review
By Obed Yaw Agyei Efua T. Sutherland’s play, “Edufa,” is a masterful adaptation of the ancient Greek mythology, “Alcestis,” recontextualized within the Ghanaian cultural framework. Plot Synopsis Edufa, an affluent…
A Review of Francis Imbuga’s “Aminata”
Aminata” by Francis Imbuga is a compelling play that delves into themes of women’s emancipation and societal change. The story revolves around Aminata, a female lawyer who fights to inherit…
A Review of Nii Commey’s Play Where Two or More Women are Gathered staged at the National Theatre on October 4th 2024.
Synopsis Where Two or More Women Are Gathered is a family-friendly play written by Nii Commey, set in a pub and centered around the lives of three remarkable women—Caroline, Kissiwaa,…
Analysis of Kwesi Brew’s The Mesh
The Mesh by Kwesi BrewWe have come to the cross-roadsAnd I must either leave or come with you.I lingered over the choiceBut in the darkness of my doubts You lifted…
Characterization in Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People
CharactersOdili SamaluOdili is a youthful educator who has grown disenchanted with the present administration of his nation. During his time as a university student, Odili comes to the realization that…
Themes in Chinua Achebe’s Man of the People
Themes in the novelThe Destructive Nature of Power The novel projects how power destroys and changes people. The narrator, Odili provides detailed accounts of many personalities and their respective journeys…