Description
The drama "When the Samba Broke” is set in the early colonial era among the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria, focusing on the now-abolished Osu caste system, where individuals dedicated to the gods were treated as social outcasts. The dressing style is traditionally African: women wear wrappers and bead jewelry, while maidens wear shorter wrappers with indigo body designs and uncovered, plaited hair. Adanne stands out as a modern character, dressed in Western clothing with bright accessories. Men wear simple wrappers around the waist, sometimes with red caps. Music and backstage effects play a key role, with slow, sorrowful songs and rhythmic drumming enhancing the emotional tone. The announcer, an elderly, dignified man with grey hair, delivers his lines thoughtfully, symbolizing wisdom and authority.
This book was written by King Charles N. Lambert
