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The stage is set for the 2nd edition of TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 at Shodex Gardens, Ilupeju, Lagos and at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Time: 10.00am daily.
With the theme: ‘Beyond Borders: Celebrating the Global Reach of African Theatre’, the festival is gathering momentum across Africa with numerous speakers and panelists scheduled to speak at the event.
According to veteran Nollywood actor, Akin Lewis, who doubles as the Chairman, Board of Trustee (BOT), TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF), “with this year’s theme, we believe that African stories, told through the captivating medium of theatre, hold universal appeal and possess the power to connect, inspire, and provoke dialogue across cultures. This emphasizes the belief in the universal relevance and emotional power of African theatrical narratives. We are proud to be part of TAF 2025 initiative that is bringing conversations, performances and recognition to the Industry.”
Participants are to join thought leaders, erudite speakers, changemakers and industry stakeholders from across the creative and theatre arts value chain at TAF 2025.
Guests expected at the event include Mrs. Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Ebo Whyte (Founder, Roverman Productions, Ghana), Mr. Soro Badrissa (Puppeteer and Founding Artistic Director of Compagnie Ivoire Marionnettes (Abatta), Republic of Côte d’Ivoire), Marc Berbant (Director, Alliance Francaise), Akin Lewis, Norbert Young, Francis Onwochei, and Adeniran Makinde (NANTAP President).
Others are Dr. Titilayo Adebayo (Lecturer, Creatives Arts, UNILAG), Kingsley Omoefe (Nollywood Director), Lydia Gifty Hagan, (Arts & Media Consultant, Ghana), Aishat Mamela Rafamhelea (Producer, South Africa), Paul Uwagbai (Veteran Director), Segun Adefila (Crown Troupe of Afrika), Ben Chidiaka (Thespian/Director), Titilayo Aboyade-Cole (Actress/Entrepreneur), Zani Chiumia Challe (Actress/Artist, Malawi), Claude Mwamba (GM, Transperfect Nigeria), Ehi Omokhuale (Veteran Voice Actor), Oluwanishola Oladele Adenuga (Founder, Live Theatre, Lagos), Jacinta MacJob (Script Writer), Helen Sosu-Ezirim (Founder, TSUP), Julius Olaoluwa Oyekanmi (MD, QUIDBOT By Finnova), AJ Dagga Tolar (Award Winning Author), Otunba Olu Adenodi (Investment Attorney), Olusola Adekoya (MD, Shodex Gardens) and Olubanke Adeleke, CEO, Dressrite Kiddies).
TAF 2025 will avail participants the opportunity of witnessing important activations and activities including Street Theatre, Stakeholders RoundTable, Veteran Fireside Conversation Spotlight, Generation Next Theatre (GNT), Healthy Arts Initiative, Arts/Products/Service Exhibition, Command Performance, TAF Hall of Fame, Gala and Awards Nite.
Commenting, Alayande Stephen, CEO/Co-Founder, TheatreMania Africa Festival, said: “The theme: Beyond Borders: Celebrating the Global Reach of African Theatre, is more than just a tagline, it’s a testament to the undeniable influence and expanding footprint of African theatre globally. This further highlights our core mission, which includes showcasing African theatre’s international impact.
“With TAF 2025, we will experience groundbreaking performances, thought-provoking narratives, and the brilliance of African artistry, transcending continents and captivating hearts. Join us as we honour the visionaries and elevate the voices that connect us all.”
