Open Call for Performance Acts

Feminism as a global movement championing the perspective of women* has been marked by an evolution in waves, each of them shaped by its sociopolitical context. In Africa —and specifically Nigeria— it is a unique trajectory influenced by indigenous structures, colonial histories, and economic realities.

While Western feminism often emphasizes individual agency, Nigerian feminist thought navigates womanhood through communal, cultural, and religious lenses. This session will explore how Nigerian women negotiate their identities within and beyond dominant patriarchal narratives, examining the intersections of gender with class, sexuality, tradition, and modernity.

Through performance, storytelling, and discussion, we will engage with writers, artists, and activists who are reshaping contemporary understandings of womanhood in Nigeria.

We invite you to contribute to the conversation with performances, readings, poetry - offerings that contribute nuance and perspective to the conversation.

Selected offerings will be contacted the week of 24th March 2025. Towards the 5th April, 2025 edition of KDW.

Submissions are open to only women*