The Marriage of Anansewa by Efua T. Sutherland

The Marriage of Anansewa by Efua T. Sutherland is a lively, comedic tale that brings Ghanaian folklore to the stage with charm and mischief. The story centres on Ananse, the clever trickster who tries to secure wealth by secretly promising his daughter Anansewa’s hand in marriage to several chiefs at once. As he spins lies to keep all the suitors hopeful, the pressure mounts and Anansewa becomes the unwilling centre of his schemes. When the web of deceit begins to tighten, Ananse stages a dramatic twist to save himself from exposure. The play blends humour, music and storytelling to show how greed, wit and family love collide in Ananse’s world, all wrapped in rich cultural flavour. Hashtags: #TheMarriageOfAnansewa #EfuaSutherland #AfricanDrama #GhanaianTheatre #Folklore #AnanseStories #ClassicPlay #AfricanLiterature #StageDrama #CulturalHeritage