Maya Angelou, born in 1928, lived through an era of profound racial oppression and inequality for African Americans. Although slavery had long been abolished, its legacy persisted, shaping society and…
BACKGROUND OF THE PLAY “Once Upon an Elephant,” a play by Bosede Ademilua-Afolayan, dives into the intricate realm of leadership in Nigeria and the broader African context, emphasizing the recurring…
Synopsis The play is a comedy that satirizes the greed surrounding marriage in post-colonial Ghana. Filled with humor, it highlights the absurdity of monetizing marriage, with Ananse, the protagonist, embodying…
By Obed Yaw Agyei In Ama Ata Aidoo’s poignant drama, THE DILEMMA OF A GHOST, the complexities of cultural assimilation are laid bare. Ato Yawson, a young Ghanaian scholar, returns…
The Sudden Return is a play by Martin Owusu which was first published in 1973. It is a gripping play that delves into themes of family, loss, and supernatural retribution…
