Bikiya Graham-Douglas

Bikiya Graham-Douglas–Led BUAF Sets New Standard with 2025 Beeta Playwright Competition

The Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC), one of Africa’s most prestigious platforms for emerging playwrights, is back with its 7th edition. This year’s theme, “Connected Realities: A Closer World in a Digital Age,” challenges writers to explore the nuances of human connection in our fast-evolving digital world. A major update to the competition: all interested participants must attend... Read More

Beeta Playwright Competition, Bikiya Graham-Douglas

September 11, 2023

Bikiya Graham-Douglas led Beeta Universal Arts Foundation Reaffirms its Commitment to Arts Development, Announces 6th Edition of Playwright Competition

Beeta Universal Arts Foundation, a foremost social impact organization, focused on the development of the Arts in Nigeria and Africa, has announced the launch of its 6th Playwright Competition. The Bikiya Graham-Douglas-led organisation has since inception remained focused on the development of talents and the entire performing arts ecosystem in Nigeria, strategically placing the country... Read More

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BEETA Playwright competition

December 6, 2020

Here’s how you can win prizes worth N1m and a publishing deal from the 4th BEETA Playwright competition

The Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) spearheaded by Actress and Producer, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, announces the fourth edition of the Beeta Playwright Competition, which has over the years, birthed plays from its past winners; ‘Our Son, the Minister’ by Paul Ugbede, ‘Jagagba’ by Abdul Qudus-Ibrahim and ‘Daughters of the East’ by Achalugo Chioma Ezekobe; playwrights who... Read More

Beeta Playwright Competition, Bikiya Graham-Douglas

Witches

August 17, 2020

‘Witches’ might be a misleading title, but the drama on Yemisi Wada’s new show is real

There haven’t been that many web and television shows written and shot by Nigerians that portray women as complex, layered individuals capable of carrying a series as show lead. With the exception of Skinny Girl In Transit, which did a good job of basing the show around a woman then ruined it by ensuring that the show... Read More

Adunni Ade, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Mercy Dolapo Oni, Yemisi Wada

Chioma Achalugo Ezekobe

Chioma Achalugo Ezekobe is the winner of the 3rd Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC)

The grand finale of the 3rd Beeta Playwright Competition held on Wednesday, 22nd of July 2020 and was all shades of inspiring, intriguing and enthralling. It was a virtual event due to the continued spread of Covid-19 and restrictions on social gatherings in Nigeria. The hour-long event saw in attendance, sterling actors, and industry stakeholders... Read More

3rd Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC), Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Chioma Achalugo Ezekobe, Ronke Gbede, Temilolu Fosudo

January 22, 2020

Lagos Theatre Festival: 120 events, 20 venues, 200 performers, 5 Countries, One Lagos; ‘Going out of Bounds’ to hold this February

The 7th edition of the Lagos Theatre Festival is set to hold in multiple locations within the Lagos metropolis including National Museum Lagos, African Artists Foundation, British Council, Alliance Française with Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos Island as the main Festival Hub amongst other venues. This year’s festival will explore the theme, ‘Going out of Bounds’ and... Read More

‘Going out of Bounds', Bikiya Graham-Douglas, British Council, LTF Foundation, LTF Leisure Market, Lydia Idakula Sobogun, Olasupo Shasore

Jagagba: A triumphant, exciting play about the complexity of modern society and the prevailing norms of times past

Over the weekend, lovers of theater flocked to the Muson Centre at Onikan to watch Award-winning actress and producer, Bikiya Graham-Douglas’ play “Jagagba”, which ran from Friday, the 19th till Sunday 21st July 2019. “Jagagba” is a play which highlights the conflict of traditional society with interplays of political metaphors and social contradictions. The play... Read More

‘JAGAGBA’, Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim, Abebi, Bam Bam, Bamike Olawunmi “Bam Bam”, BEETA Universal Foundation, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Eden Attai, Ese Lami George, Ese Lami George, Kelvinmary Ndukwe, Kunle Coker, Mawuyon Ogun, Olarotimi Fakunle

348 entries, 30 states, 10 finalists, 1 winner. Jagagba; a stage play by Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim

Bikiya Graham-Douglas’s Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) presents its award-winning play “Jagagba” BUAF ran the Beta Playwrights Competition national callouts for play entries in August 2018. After 5 weeks and 348 entries received from 30 states, a panel of 6 judges, led by the former Director General of the National Theatre, Prof. Ahmed Yerima, selected... Read More

‘JAGAGBA’, Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim, Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF), Beta Playwrights Competition, Bikiya Graham-Douglas

February 1, 2019

Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim picks N1m prize as Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC) ends in grandstyle

It was Beeta Universal Arts Foundation’s (BUAF) grand finale for its second Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC), led by award winning actress Bikiya Graham-Douglas who is popularly known for her portrayal of Hadiza Bako in the hit T.V series ‘Battleground.’ The competition had such jury members such as veteran actress, Ego Boyo, publisher, Ibiso Graham-Douglas, Publisher... Read More

‘JAGAGBA’, Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim, battleground, Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC), Beeta Universal Arts Foundation’s (BUAF), Bikiya Graham-Douglas, British Council, Chioma Akpotha, ego boyo, freedom park, Hadiza Bako, Ibiso Graham-Douglas, Lagos State Government, Mr Macaroni, MTN foundation, Rukee Ejigbo, The Guardian, Union Bank Plc, ynaija

November 8, 2018

Bikiya Graham Douglas speaks on her stage play ‘Our Son the Minister’

Bikiya Graham Douglas is an award-winning Nigerian actress and performing artiste. With extensive training in the renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), the Oxford School of Drama, the Bridge Theatre Training Company and Point Blank Music School. She is the founder of Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) and has a mission-driven brand... Read More

Beeta Playwright Competition, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Our Son the Minister

August 28, 2018

Beeta Universal Arts Foundation announces playwright competition

Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) led by award winning actress and producer, Bikiya Graham-Douglas created the Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC) to discover new voices in the literary genre of drama in Nigeria. This competition is open to indigenous playwrights between the ages of 18-40. “Our stories define who we are and we must document them.” Paul Ugbede’s... Read More

Ayo Jaiyesimi, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, British Council, ego boyo, Guardian Nigeria, Ibiso Graham-Douglas, Kenneth Uphopho, Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem, Olajide Oyewole, PaperWorth Books Limited, Paul Ugbede, Terra Kulture, WAPIC Insurance Plc

February 7, 2018

Beeta Universal Arts Foundation presents “Our Son the Minister”

Sometimes history presents an anomaly; like a giant that crawls on its knees instead of stand on its feet. When a country destined naturally for greatness wallows in insolvency as a result of greed and self-aggrandizement. When a nation comes to a point of reckoning with its fault-finding as fingers are pointed and blows are... Read More

Beeta Universal Arts Foundation, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Diana Yekini, Our Son the Minister, Ozzy Agu, Patrick Diabuah, Paul Ugbede

January 22, 2015

Timi Dakolo, Osas Ighodaro, Bolanle Olukanni, Lala Akindoju, others to feature in ‘The Patriot Edition’ of Open Mic Theatre

by Temitope Onitiju As a start to the New Year, the Make It Happen Productions presents the patriot edition of Open Mic Theatre. For this edition of the event, artistes will be speaking up on world issues while also encouraging Nigerians to vote peacefully during the forthcoming elections. This special edition is bringing together a... Read More

Abiodun Kassim, Ade Laoye, Adesua Etomi, Ayo Ajike, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Bolanle Olukanni, Diana Yekini, Ijeoma Agu, Lala Akindoju, Lily Byoma, Odenik, Okey Uzoeshi, Open-Mic Theatre, Osas Ighodaro, Terra Kulture, Zara

January 5, 2014

Theatre review: ‘Closer’ starring Eku Edewor & Kalu Ikeagwu is a sexual tale without the sex

by Wilfred Okiche The obvious template for this stage adaptation of ‘Closer’, Patrick Marber’s prize winning play –which premiered on 27, December 2012 at the Intercontinental hotel, Lagos- is the 2004 movie starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Clive Owen. The posters, sporting headshots of the 4-man cast as well as the choice... Read More

Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Clive Owen, closer, Eku Edewor, Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Kalu Ikeagwu, Natalie Portman, Patrick Marber, Patrick Marber’s prize winning play, Theatre review, Wilfred Okiche

December 19, 2013

The Tony Award winning play ‘Closer’ premieres in Lagos [DETAILS]

by Oge Okonkwo CLOSER the Tony award winning play written by Patrick Marber premiers on stage for the very first time in Lagos. CLOSER is bold and witty with a central theme on the “TRUTH”. It focuses on politics of four people trading partners and how they navigate their relationships in the modern world which... Read More

Bikiya Graham-Douglas, closer, Eku Edewor, Kalu Ikeagwu, lagos, OCHUKO OKE, premiers, The Tony Award winning play

August 31, 2011

Calling all thespians – Actors shine at debut Open Mic Theatre

by Yemi Olowu On August 6, 2011 Actress and Singer, Lala Akindoju hosted sections of Lagos’s acting community to the first ever Open Mic Theatre, an evening of performances, drama and excitement. It was an informal evening to share with the best acting talent as well as the upcoming – and saw performances by Nse... Read More

Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Bimbo Manuel, Chika Chukwu, Lala Akindoju, Najite Dede, Nse Ikpe-Etim, OC Ukeje, Open-Mic Theatre

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