Reminiscing With Adunni Alaalo

Award-winning performer Bola Stephen-Atitebi, recipient of the 2023 Brighton Fringe International Encore Series Award for her performance in Esther’s Revenge, brings her captivating storytelling to Reminiscing with Adunni Alaalo. This 50-minute interactive performance celebrates Nigerian oral traditions, weaving folktales, riddles (alo apamo), folk songs, and live African percussion into a joyful, immersive experience. Rooted in Yoruba culture yet drawing connections across Nigeria’s diverse traditions, the show begins with an invocation and audience call-and-response, continues with theatrical storytelling punctuated by African drums, and invites the audience to join in participatory songs and chants. A highlight of the performance is the Reminiscing Circle, where audience members share their own childhood memories, creating a bridge across cultures and generations. After the storytelling, a curated pop-up displays textiles, crafts, and cultural items referenced in the tales.