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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Opens Friday At Black Repertory Theater

KANSAS CITY, MO — The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City is highlighting a rich lineup of arts this November with ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’. Black Rep Theater founder Damron Russel Armstong ...
Essence

JolieDen's Harlem Braiding Bar Marries Tradition And Luxury

The Black hair salon experience has shifted dramatically over the past decade, and not necessarily for the better. Take me back to the days when you could count on having a standing appointment with ...
Variety

‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Review: The Mark Taper Forum Has an Ensemble Comedy Rich and Rewarding Enough to Merit Extensions

These two introductory characters are joined by three more braid-makers who are always a tight unit after all, despite all they have in common as immigrants. The most contentious is Bea (Claudia Logan ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at the Taper is a workplace comedy that packs a political punch

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Harlem hair salon at the center of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” Jocelyn Bioh’s exuberant workplace comedy, ...
Los Angeles Times

‘We have work to do’: ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ cast finds humor amid political turmoil

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” which opened on Broadway in 2023, just staged its L.A. premiere at Mark Taper ...
EURweb

Hair-Raising Comedy: ‘JaJa’s African Hair Braiding’ Brings African Culture to The Mark Taper Forum | Video

*Theater enthusiasts in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant world of Ghanaian culture through the eyes of acclaimed playwright Jocelyn Bioh when her hit play, ‘JaJa’s ...
BroadwayWorld

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum

3 ICYMI: Meet the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finalists Step into the vibrant world of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, a beloved Harlem hotspot where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on the ...
Black Enterprise

Nadine’s Braiding Shop Goes Viral For Providing Opportunities As A 24-Hour Salon

A woman from Cameroon, Africa is being celebrated for providing opportunities for African hair braiders as her 24/7 braiding shop in Bowie, Maryland goes viral. Nadine’s Braiding Shop was showcased on ...
The Root

African Braiders Messed Around and Found out, But Now Seek Forgiveness Amid August 1 Boycott Threats

Earlier this week, we told you about a growing call by some Black Americans online to boycott African braiding shops beginning August 1, citing poor customer service and outrageous policies as a ...
The Root

Some Black Americans Are So Fed up With African Braid Shops, They’re Planning a What!?

Nestled throughout Black neighborhoods, African braiding salons have served as the go-to spot for protective styles. Whether you’re getting traditional box braids or the latest popular bohemian locs, ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Why 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' at Ensemble Theatre is a must-see immigrant story

Tuesday night was a gut punch that left me grateful for live theater. That evening, I had the pleasure of joining the audience at "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," the vibrant comedic play with a big ...
KPBS

Kinship, caring and the American dream in Jocelyn Bioh's 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding'

Now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse is the play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" by New York-based playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The play opened on Broadway in 2023, and was nominated for six Tony Awards — ...