Ifeoma Fafunwa

Ifeoma Fáfúnwá is a theatre director, playwright, artist, and activist, living and working in Lagos, Nigeria. Her creative activism targets inequality and the empowerment of women, youth and girls. She is the founder and creative director of iOpenEye Africa Foundation; a Nigerian non-profit organization, focused on using performance art to drive social change. Quotes I was drawn to stories around this culture of silence. Many women experienced domestic violence or psychological abuse and did not share it with anyone she was explaining the stories she wants to tell "It was really very surprising and cool. It was a big step for Nigerian women too. This came after the Chibok girls [the kidnapping of 276 girls by Boko Haram in April 2014 She was explaining how it was like performing at the UN At 4 years old, I remember thoroughly enjoying drawing. In primary school, teachers singled me out for art exhibitions. In secondary school, I was in the drama club and won an international art competition which allowed me to represent Nigeria in Washington DC. I guess I was born interested in art. was explaining how arts and theatre form the core of most of her activities and how she got interest in them. External links Category:Playwrights from Nigeria Category:Authors from Nigeria Category:Theatre directors Category:Living people