Ozidi

Ozidi is a play by J.P. Clark, based on an Ijaw myth about treachery and vengeance. It is a festival play that incorporates African performance elements such as mime, music, dance, poetry and ritual. The story follows Ozidi, a culture hero of the Ijo people in the Niger Delta, whose tale is traditionally reenacted during a seven-day festival. The play explores themes of justice, power and societal imbalance, making potent socio-political commentary on issues like inequality, governance and poverty.