Experience the Terra Academy Arts Showcase as it delivers bold performances and creative energy from emerging Nigerian talents at Terra Kulture, Lagos

The curtains have fallen, but the energy from the latest Terra Academy Arts Showcase still lingers. Held on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos, the quarterly event from TAFTA delivered bold storytelling, moving performances and unforgettable entertainment.

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From 2 pm to 5 pm, the stage came alive with four powerful productions created and performed by TAFTA trainees. The event once again showed why TALP X remains vital for new creative voices in Nigeria.

One highlight was Gbas Gbos, a hilarious family drama that explored the aftermath of a domestic clash, prompting conversations on culture, responsibility and relationships.

You Say! followed with a delightful mix of live music and comedy. The audience clapped, laughed and connected with the humour and heartfelt delivery.

In a more serious tone, Endgame exposed the raw impact of toxic relationships. It left viewers reflective and emotionally stirred.

Closing the event was Jigida, a bold drama confronting patriarchy and celebrating women’s collective resistance. The audience was captivated by the fierce and triumphant narrative.

Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, TAFTA’s brand ambassador, said, “I learnt a lot. I was entertained, it was educative and I will do it again. Shout out to TAFTA and BAP.”

According to Mr JO Umoibom, TAFTA’s Academy Lead, “At Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), we believe that when we train our participants, we give them this opportunity to practise what they have learnt.”

TAFTA is a creative learning initiative by Bolanle Austen-Peters. It offers free training in scriptwriting, sound and lighting design, animation, and more. Participants complete their journey by forming production teams that stage original work at TALP.

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Produced in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the latest edition of TALP X was sold out. It proved that the future of African storytelling is vibrant, fearless and deeply resonant.