Joy Isi Bewaji’s latest stage production, Where’s My Groom?, is leaving audiences deeply moved with its emotional story of betrayal, sacrifice, and the struggles many women quietly endure.
The one-woman play stars actress Nene Aliemeke, who takes the stage alone in a wedding dress and delivers a gripping performance that keeps the audience engaged from beginning to end.The story follows a woman whose life has been shaped by years of sacrifice.
Forced to take on adult responsibilities from a young age, she becomes the financial backbone of her family, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. Just when she believes she has finally found love and happiness, the man she trusted leaves her and marries her sister, leaving her emotionally shattered.
Rather than presenting a simple tale of heartbreak, the play explores the emotional scars left by neglect, family pressure, and betrayal. It challenges audiences to look beyond a person’s actions and understand the painful experiences that may have shaped them.
Aliemeke’s performance has been widely praised for its emotional depth. Despite being the only actor on stage, she captivates the audience throughout the production, using direct interaction, eye contact, and heartfelt storytelling to create an intimate and unforgettable experience.
Known to many viewers for her role as Edna in The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi, Aliemeke showcases a different side of her acting talent in this demanding solo performance.Where’s My Groom? continues to run every Sunday at 5 p.m. throughout the rest of July, offering theatre lovers an emotional and thought-provoking production that lingers long after the curtain falls.
