Micah Jonah, February 14, 2026
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) has staged ‘Àjose’, a stage play and radio drama series aimed at breaking the silence around women’s health, social responsibility, and positive behavioural change. The performance took place at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, drawing students, creatives, and community members.
The production explored themes of healing, justice, compassion, and wellbeing, using storytelling to foster dialogue around women’s reproductive health. Bolanle Auste-Peters, founder of TAFTA, emphasized the role of theatre as an educational and transformative tool.
Academy Lead JO Umoibom highlighted the youth-centred approach, stating that the play combined storytelling with creative education methods to engage audiences on issues of healing, responsibility, and compassion.
Audience reactions indicated deep engagement, with laughter, emotion, reflective moments underscoring the relevance of the production’s themes.
The initiative reflects TAFTA’s commitment to using the arts to educate, inspire reflection, and promote behavioural change in Nigerian communities.
