Bakayimbira’s Akakomo
WITH the revival of Akakomo at Theatre La Bonita, Bakayimbira is not taking anything for granted.
WITH the revival of Akakomo at Theatre La Bonita, Bakayimbira is not taking anything for granted.
Despite a low turn up over the weekend, they managed to stick to artistic principles. In a tragic story where power and greed are worshiped like gods and their angels are the trusted people in society, this group has a wider appeal.
The play comes at a moment where turn-of-the-century cultural revival has taken a downward slide, giving the audience a critical authority on the issues at stake. It also echoes the current political power struggles.
When the group was about to collapse, it was the Kabaka who encouraged them to stay. This play addresses the Kabaka at a time when the group has lost its home and is played like the actors are depending on it for their life.
Despite a low turn up over the weekend, they managed to stick to artistic principles. In a tragic story where power and greed are worshiped like gods and their angels are the trusted people in society, this group has a wider appeal.
The play comes at a moment where turn-of-the-century cultural revival has taken a downward slide, giving the audience a critical authority on the issues at stake. It also echoes the current political power struggles.
When the group was about to collapse, it was the Kabaka who encouraged them to stay. This play addresses the Kabaka at a time when the group has lost its home and is played like the actors are depending on it for their life.