TAFTA’s Àjose tackles justice and women’s health

The Terra Academy for the Arts, along with Vision Spring Initiatives, has put together the third show of ‘Àjose’. This theatrical and radio drama project aims to spark discussions about women’s health, healing, justice, and social responsibility.

The showcase took place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall of Yaba College of Technology in Lagos. It gathered students, creatives, and community members for a theatrical event that mixed entertainment with serious social topics.

Building on the feedback from the first two shows, this latest presentation used storytelling rooted in culture and engaging performances. It tackled themes like compassion, wellbeing, collective responsibility, and women’s reproductive health.

The organisers mentioned that the production aimed to make complex and sensitive issues easier to understand, especially for young people.

Bolanle Austen-Peters, the Founder of TAFTA, spoke about the initiative. She said the response to the previous showcases showed how storytelling can help people talk about tough issues.

She said, "The journey of ‘Àjọṣe’ across these showcases has shown us once again how powerful storytelling can be when it connects directly with people’s lived experiences."

Austen-Peters added, "Theatre gives us an opportunity to approach difficult conversations with empathy. It creates space for learning, reflection, and change. Seeing audiences continue to engage so strongly with the production reinforces why platforms like this are important."

JO Umoibom, the Academy Lead at TAFTA, also shared his thoughts. He said the production stayed focused on youth to ensure that the themes were relatable.

“With every presentation of Àjọṣe, we have seen audiences connect differently with the issues being explored. Our focus has been to create an experience that is not only artistically strong but also relevant, accessible, and thought-provoking."

Umoibom added, "The response to the third showcase shows that young people are ready to engage with important social issues when the conversation is presented in ways they can understand and relate to."

The performance brought out laughter, emotion, and deep thoughts from the audience. The organisers called this engagement more proof of how effective culturally relevant storytelling can be in handling tough topics.

By mixing theatre and radio drama, Àjọṣe aims to create spaces where audiences can think about issues affecting individuals and communities. The project also encourages dialogue and positive change in behavior.

After the success of the first three shows, attention is now on the grand finale, which will wrap up the series of performances.