Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will be presented by The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio as part of its current season. The ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may seem ...

*Theater enthusiasts in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant world of Ghanaian culture through the eyes of acclaimed playwright Jocelyn Bioh when her hit play, ‘JaJa’s ...

One year ago, Sonia Ekemon, 41, led the fight to make it legal for Idahoans to braid hair without a cosmetology license. After the law passed in March 2022, Ekemon launched one of Idaho’s first hair ...

SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the New England Premiere of the Tony-nominated play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding by Jocelyn Bioh, a powerful comedic tale about joy, dreams, community, and sisterhood.

Dede Ayite was also nominated for Best Costume Design of a Musical for "Hell's Kitchen" and Best Costume Design of a Play for "Appropriate." In a groundbreaking moment at the 77th Annual Tony Awards ...

Hair braiding isn’t a new beauty trend. The art of meticulously weaving strands into intricate patterns has been around for centuries. The hairstyling technique has been passed down from generation to ...