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THE BOOK FLAME OF LOVE A MUSICAL DANCE DRAMA By Oliver Mbamara
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The African Dance Drama - PRISONER OF THE KALAKIRI written by Professor Chudi Uwazuruike, succesfully opened off-Broadway recently. Among those in attendance on the opening night were members of the Press, the Entertainment Industry, and Theater-goers from the cultuarally mixed New York black and white communities. Directed by all-round Director, Bethels Agomuoh, and featuring talented cast members such as Jamaican-American Joe Cover, British-born Performer Yvonne "Dazz" Forbes and Lawyer/Author/Actor Oliver Mbamara among others, the play is a hit and has promises of longevity. BELOW: The ever arrogant Manga (Oliver Mbamara) ridicules Okoko's authority and Court system. And not even the appeal of Defence Attorney - Hamidu Abazua (Kirt Harding) will get his attention.
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"G.O.C. Manga" (Oliver Mbamara) is subdued and prepared for
trial at the instruction of "Ibe Okoko" (Joe Cover)
President/King of the Kingdom Kalakiri.
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ABOVE and BELOW: The Elegant Kaoka Dancers - Princess Taha, Sophie Clarke and Joy "Ayo" Houtman do the energetic Kaoka Dance steps.
ABOVE: The Poetic "Earth Mother" (Yvonne "Dazz" Forbes) surrounded by the Chorus Maidens, sets the ball rolling.
ABOVE: "Judas, Chief Warder of Kalakiri Island Security Prisons" (David Cofie) dismantles Okoko's Kalakiri Kingdom Republic.
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ABOVE: "Madam Thick" (Princess Taha) leads the prison inmates and Warders in a prayer to revive the "neither dead nor alive" V.I.P. Manga.
ABOVE: A prison inmate manhandles Mr. G.O.C. Manga to the admiration of Chief Accuser and Prosecutor (Bethels Agomuoh) and Prison clown (Justine Kafando).
:ABOVE: "It's the Spirit Mr. Manga" . Mr. Hamidu Abazua (Kirt Harding) tells a baffled Manga.
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G.O.C. Manga (Oliver Mbamara) "graduate of Kalakiri prison" shares a moment with his wife Angy (Sophie Clarke) after his release, while his former inmates peruse the papers.
ABOVE: Elated members of the audience join the talented cast for the parting dance.
Behind the scene preparations and rehearsals cont |
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