….Returns To Lagos This Easter After Int. Success
Bolanle Austen-Peters’ popular stage play, Dear Kaffi, is back in Lagos for special Easter shows.
From its prestigious debut at the Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) in November 2024, to a phenomenal Christmas run in Lagos with 20 sold-out shows, and a successful international tour in Pretoria, South Africa, in partnership with the South African State Theatre, last month, the hit stage play is back for a highly-anticipated return to its homestead.
Directed and produced by the acclaimed Queen of theatre in Nigeria, Bolanle Austen-Peters, the play will be live at Terra Kulture Arena in, Victoria Island, Lagos, first from Friday April 18 up till Easter Monday April 21.
It will then return for an ‘encore’ performance at the same venue between April 26 abd 27th, 2025, with two shows daily at 3PM and 7PM.
A story that reflects so many, yet tells one woman’s truth,
‘Dear Kaffy – Kike’s Story’ is a heartfelt and relatable narrative that follows Kikelomo Olota, a brilliant 35-year-old Lagos woman navigating the complex terrain of love, identity, family pressure, and societal expectations.
From her teenage years, Kike was celebrated for her academic excellence, yet felt out of place among her peers due to her inexperience with love and relationships. Eager to fit in, she chose popularity over authenticity, plunging herself into a series of complicated relationships.
There’s Femi, the smooth-talking charmer with a hidden agenda. Then Emeka, seemingly perfect until it’s revealed he’s already married. Through each heartbreak, Kike learns valuable lessons about herself and the kind of love she truly desires.
As pressure mounts from her parents especially her father, Kike is introduced to Debo, a potential suitor who offers hope and something new. Just as she starts to open her heart again, her ex, Tamuno, resurfaces, igniting emotional chaos and forcing her to confront her past.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos, Dear Kaffy explores the emotional complexities of a modern African woman. Through humour, music, and sharp social commentary, the play challenges cultural norms and celebrates the courage it takes to choose authenticity over conformity.
A stellar production with a stellar cast, this theatrical gem features a powerhouse cast that includes Uzo Osimkpa, who plays the lead role of Kike; Yewande Osamein (Tolani), Abiola Lepe (Bidemi), Sharon Onyegbula (Shalewa) and Ralph Okoro (Tamuno).
Others are Hector Amiwero (Debo), Obiora Maduegbuna (Debo), Floyd Igbo (Femi), Bimbo Manuel who plays the role of Father, and Bukola Ogunnote who plays the role of Mother.
Some of the best hands in the industry are also on the crew list, with Stage Manager being Ikenna Jude Okpala while Kehinde Oretimehin and Deji Aremu directed the music for this beautiful production.
“The quality of storytelling and performance in Dear Kaffy is excellent, it sells itself,” says Bolanle Austen-Peters, founder of BAP Productions. “This play gives a voice to the everyday African woman while celebrating her strength and vulnerability. We are honoured to bring it back home for Easter.”
Now, the story returns to where it all began, Lagos, bringing with it a renewed energy and and even more to look out for, building on the emotional richness that left audiences spellbound across two nations.
Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or coming back for another laugh and cry, Dear Kaffy promises a soulful, hilarious, and unforgettable Easter experience.
Tickets can be purchased from www.terrakulture.com.
