The Masquerade and the Elephant

The Masquerade and the Elephant

Iyorwuese Hagher’s play The Masquerade and the Elephant is set in an African quasi-urban situation. It explores the nature of power and the interplay of crime, greed, and violence. Rambo, a political thug, has been released from prison, and it is time for revenge.

Iyorwuese Hagher is one of Africa’s finest playwrights. He lives in Dayton, Ohio, USA, and was Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico and Canada.