There is palpable excitement and applause from thespians and theatre goers as ‘Dear Kaffi’, the popular play directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters continues its tour of South Africa. With its rich Nigerian cast, the play had opened to critical acclaim in Pretoria on February 27.


The tour is at the invitation of the South African State Theatre, whose partnership with Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions is promoting a two-week tour of the play across several theatres in South Africa.

“We are using this collaboration to bridge cultural gaps,” says Mrs. Austen-Peters, who is leading the cast and crew of the outstanding play as director cum producer.

According to the multi-talented lawyer turned theatre producer and film director, “the reception was electrifying”, adding that the tour will be “two weeks of extreme excellence on stage.”

The opening night was sold out and had dignitaries that included the Acting Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency, Temitope Ajayi; the Chief Executive Officer of the South African State Theatre, Sibongiseni Mkhize and the Artistic Director of the South African State Theatre, Aubrey Sekhat.

This is the second time that BAP Productions will tour South Africa. In 2022, Saro The Musical also toured select South African theatres. About a dozen performances of Dear Kaffi are slated to thrill the audience, with at least one show being staged per day since Saturday, March 1. The tour reached a crescendo on Thursday, March 6 and this would be sustained all through the weekend, with the grand finale slated for Sunday, March 9.

Dear Kaffy – Kike’s Story is a captivating tale of a 35-year-old single woman, Kikelomo Olota, who is navigating life, love, and societal expectations in Lagos.

From her teenage years, Kike’s brilliance in academics had earned her admiration, but her lack of romantic relationships set her apart. Determined to fit in, she traded her smartness for popularity, only to find herself entangled in a series of tumultuous relationships.

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