What I liked
It reminded me of my experience listening to the audiobook of Vanessa Walters’ terrific book “The Nigerwife.” We’re learning about a culture, we’re hearing about a family that could be any family, and we’re watching someone who lives their life in a Western country go back to Nigeria, find humor and characters there, and pull at painful threads from the past.
What I didn't like
I would look forward to an even longer version of this piece, as I trust the storyteller has even more to tell and I’m happy to go with her.
My overall impression
This is a beautiful show exploring the life of a young Nigerian American woman whose ties to her family and her home country are deep. Well told and performed, this was the first show I saw this year at the Fringe and I’m so glad I put it top of my list. Ohikhuare brings her family members to life and makes us laugh, but she also has clear skills in creating suspense and drumming up tension. There wasn’t a slow moment.
