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JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

BY
JOCELYN BIOH

DIRECTED BY
MUMBI TINDYEBWA OTU

A Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre, and Nightwood Theatre co-production

MAY 13 – JUNE 6, 2027
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JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

“We all deserve some joy in our life”

Step into Jaja’s shop, where every braid carries a story. On a sweltering July day, this vibrant comedy celebrates five women building new lives far from home. Overlooked by the world around them, inside Jaja’s, they’re artists with gifted hands and bold ambition.
Equal parts hilarious and tender, Jaja’s reminds us that everyday rituals can become profound celebrations of community, calling us back to who we really are.

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com



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