TINA MBA AND KATE HENSHAW SET TO STAR IN FAITH AKINOLA’S NEW PLAY

Veteran Nigerian actresses Tina Mba and Kate Henshaw are set to headline The Letter, a new stage production written and produced by theatre practitioner Faith Akinola. The production brings together two established actresses for a theatrical presentation expected to combine strong performances with themes centred on human relationships and personal experiences.

Akinola, who is behind the project, is developing The Letter as a stage production that places its characters and their stories at the centre of the performance. The involvement of Mba and Henshaw adds considerable acting experience to the project, with both actresses having built long careers across Nigerian theatre, television and film.

Tina Mba is widely recognised for her work in Nigerian film and television, having featured in several productions throughout her career. Her stage and screen experience has earned her recognition as one of the country's established performers. Kate Henshaw has similarly maintained a prominent presence in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with credits spanning film, television and other performance projects.

The production also highlights the continued relationship between Nigeria's stage and screen industries, as established actors increasingly take part in theatrical productions alongside their work in film and television. By bringing Mba and Henshaw together, The Letter is expected to give audiences an opportunity to see the actresses in a live theatre setting while presenting Akinola's original work.

With Akinola serving as both writer and producer, the production is positioned as a new addition to Nigeria's growing theatre scene. Further details about the staging, including the production schedule and venue, are expected to provide audiences with information on when and where they can see Mba and Henshaw lead the performance.