Mother, Not Her Son

Afeni was jaw dropping. A performance on Tupac Shakur’s Mother, Afeni Shakur, tells the truth on Black experiences and injustices in North America. Her story as an activist and legal defenders of the Black Panther 21, within the Black Panther Party is one of necessity and resonance, a story that’s power rung through the audience and was proven by a standing ovation.

Starring Onika Henry, an incredible actress whose vocal clarity and charisma made it impossible to tear our eyes from this show. Her memorization was impeccable, and stage presence undeniably powerful.

Afeni was a performance to educate, entertain, and share the story of a woman whose incredible achievements are overshadowed by her son. This is a show worth your time, and one that will resonate and remain in your mind for days to come.