ALICIA – Review

By JessyKen:   Another boring night with my stepfather, I grumbled within me.   “Alicia!” “Speak of the devil,” I muttered at the holler of my name, as my stepfather barged in. “D-Dad,” I got up nervously, and he shut…

MY CAMPUS LIFE: A Love Gone Wrong

By JessyKen:   Deafening noise of gunshots, accompanied by sirens’ wail increased the tension on Brooklyn street. Facing forward, I began to sprint; my loud grunts filling the air, and tired feet slapping the hard road, as I ran so…

THE ONE I ONCE LOVED

By JessyKen:   I don’t love you, Julian. I don’t love you anymore! Just please, let me go! I don’t wanna have anything to do with you…ever again!   Anna’s voice echoed loudly, as Julian held on to her.  …

ITOHAN: THE BEAUTY GODDESS > FINALE

By JessyKen:    🌘CLOSING STAGE 🌒  The old woman gets up on her feet, staggering a little as a result of the too much sitting, and gives the audience a broad smile. Narrator: You have seen it all. The rejected…

ITOHAN: THE BEAUTY GODDESS > SIX

By JessyKen: ☸MOVEMENT SIX ☸   Stage opens on the Ojie’s hut. A boy of about ten laid weakly on the floor, as a woman held on to his arms, crying bitterly. His condition seems to be getting worse by…

ITOHAN: THE BEAUTY GODDESS > FIVE

By JessyKen: ⚫MOVEMENT FIVE ⚪   Lights illuminate the stage as Itohan and her mother are seen embarking on their journey to Ukogho land. They get to a certain place as a woman in white appears from nowhere. Woman: Do…

ITOHAN: THE BEAUTY GODDESS > FOUR

By JessyKen: ✴MOVEMENT FOUR ✴   Stage opens revealing Emomwoyi and her daughter seated on a mat, as she combs her hair. Emomwoyi: You look beautiful, my child. (Smiles admirably) Itohan: (Laughs and looks at her) Thank you, Inenen. You…

ITOHAN: THE BEAUTY GODDESS > THREE

By JessyKen: 🔆MOVEMENT THREE 🔆   Stage opens as the Ojie of Ukogho is seated in the middle of his elders, as they discuss the present happenings in the community. Edion òkpá: Your Highness, what shall we call this? The…

ITOHAN: THE BEAUTY GODDESS > TWO

By JessyKen:   ❇MOVEMENT TWO ❇ The stage opens in a hut by the river side. A young woman is seen weeding her garden as the sound of an infant came ringing in her ears. Turning around, she sights a…