Uhuru
Mshale, a Mount Kilimanjaro tour guide, leads an expedition to Uhuru peak, joined by Sprite, who sets out to decolonize his mountain, and Henry and Frannie, missionaries who call Tanzania home. Uhuru is a dramedy that follows this unlikely foursome as they journey together to the roof of Africa.
UPCOMING WORLD PREMIERE AT THE ALLEY THEATRE
Oct 16 - Nov 8, 2026
UPCOMING CHICAGO PREMIERE AT AMERICAN BLUES THEATER
Sept 3 - October 10, 2027
Michael Oloyede, Skyler Sinclair, David Gow and Oghenero (Oghie) Gbaje in the World Premiere Production of Uhuru at the Alley Theatre, directed by Shariffa Ali, 2026
Photograph by Melissa Taylor
Awards/Honors
Alley Theatre Alley All New Festival (Selected), 2024
ACT Contemporary Theatre New Works Northwest (Selected), 2024
American Blues Theater Blue Ink Award (Featured Finalist), 2023
Premiere Stages at Kean University Play Festival (Finalist), 2023
Playwrights Foundation Bay Area Playwrights Festival (Finalist), 2021