Once Upon a Time in Sokoto
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-83904-593-6 (ISBN)
Description
'There are powers that bind the world together, softer than spirits yet stronger than stone.'
In pre-colonial Sokoto, an unlikely friendship is forged between an enslaved woman and her former master. Can Nafisa and Zinari overcome the differences in their faith, culture and heritage as new enemies emerge and a new Nigeria takes shape.
Once Upon a Time in Sokoto blends traditional Nigerian and contemporary oral storytelling to delve into power struggles, the politics of language, and the dominance of faiths as kingdoms rise and fall.
Winner of the Alfred Fagon Award, Inua Ellams's gripping and epic play is premiered on a UK tour in 2026, directed by Ola Ince and produced by Fuel in association with Touring Together.
In pre-colonial Sokoto, an unlikely friendship is forged between an enslaved woman and her former master. Can Nafisa and Zinari overcome the differences in their faith, culture and heritage as new enemies emerge and a new Nigeria takes shape.
Once Upon a Time in Sokoto blends traditional Nigerian and contemporary oral storytelling to delve into power struggles, the politics of language, and the dominance of faiths as kingdoms rise and fall.
Winner of the Alfred Fagon Award, Inua Ellams's gripping and epic play is premiered on a UK tour in 2026, directed by Ola Ince and produced by Fuel in association with Touring Together.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83904-593-6 (9781839045936)
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Person
Inua Ellams is an internationally celebrated poet, playwright and performer.
His work for the stage includes: Once Upon a Time in Sokoto (Fuel/Touring Together, 2026); The Half God of Rainfall; Barber Shop Chronicles and The 14th Tale.
His play Once Upon a Time in Sokoto won the 2024 Alfred Fagon Award.
His work for the stage includes: Once Upon a Time in Sokoto (Fuel/Touring Together, 2026); The Half God of Rainfall; Barber Shop Chronicles and The 14th Tale.
His play Once Upon a Time in Sokoto won the 2024 Alfred Fagon Award.