Maya Angelou: Black Woman Rising (Norway)

Back by popular demand during Oslo World 2023! A play about the great poet, singer, writer and activist Maya Angelou.

Her life and work were a great inspiration to many in the 60s and 70s and for the generations that followed. Her books are still on school curriculums worldwide. She was a close friend of both James Baldwin and Malcolm X. She spoke 6 languages, won numerous awards and was a mentor to many artists including Oprah Winfrey. Maya Angelou lived an incredible life that is now being dramatized with dance and live music at Nordic Black Theatre.

The performance is in English, and lasts approx. 1h. and 30 min. Performances are also held from 6.-11. November 2023.

Written by Kagiso Lesego Molope
Directed by Cliff A. Moustache
Choreographed by Bright Wamwanduka

On stage:
Maria Karlsen
Sasha Amalie Schanke
Aina Gnoutou
Hediyen Azma
Mira Zaki Bjørnskau
Chris Masters
Maya Amina Moustache Thuv

Musicians:
Olve Flakne
Sankung Jobarteh
Uriel Seri
Bafana Nhlapo

Maya Angelou: Black Woman Rising is touring in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 13th to 20th of November 2023.