"The interior scene perfectly evokes a bustling African hair braiding salon in Harlem, complete with various African flags as bunting, photos showing off the various braids and cornrows available, and a TV showing endless repeats of Nollywood movies."
"Bioh has deliberately chosen an African hair braiding salon as the play's setting for a variety of reasons. Salons everywhere are places where people let their guard down and share intimacies in a way that seldom happens in any other shop setting."
Jaja's African Hair Braiding, a play by Jocelyn Bioh, premiered on Broadway and received critical acclaim, winning two Tony Awards. The set design features a revolving semicircle that showcases both the salon's exterior and interior, creating an authentic atmosphere. The play is set in an African hair braiding salon, reflecting Bioh's personal experiences and the intimate nature of such spaces. The vibrant decor and community focus emphasize the significance of these salons as places for personal connection and storytelling among African immigrant women.
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