Some of the interesting things that have been said about Jala-Jala’s work.
“Perhaps, most striking about Kafayat Adegoke is her unwavering and passionate openness when it comes to discussing her boundary-defying work. With her show set to play the Bridge House Theatre later this month, there’s plenty to unpick here, including what drives her to create, what inspires her to offer social commentary within her work, and of course, what we can expect (or not) from this new show…“
Always Time For Theatre
—“Kafayat, your logic deserves its own admiration 😀: I feel like I build that your logic into all my projects but hadn’t been able to verbalise so clearly as you have done. I would add one to implement for myself. Will it bring joy?“
Artistic Director – Cat and Mouse Theatre
Dave Lovatt (Voice of Stoke)
—“We initially read your work and was very impressed so we shortlisted it, and then it was reviewed by the help of our two independent judges Dan Guthrie and Anna Hamilos. We are proud to grant you support for your practice.”
Grand Plan
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”For Kafayat, performing in what will be the final production at the Quarry Theatre before the redevelopment, makes her participation in the ‘Searching for the Heart of Leeds’ show even more memorable”
https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/16307588.bradford-actor-kafayat-adegoke-talks-about-her-role-in-the-production-searching-for-the-heart-of-leeds/
West Yorkshire Playhouse/Telegraph&Argus
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”The play touches on issues Kafayat is passionate about. She says… mental health and loneliness impacts on people in so many ways. It’s really touching for me, the way it impacts on society.”
CommonChorus Theatre
https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/17403144.bradford-actress-puts-the-spotlight-on-loneliness/
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”A force in the arts world, Kafayat Adegoke is a Yoruba artist who heavily embeds culture in her work. Having worked alongside two-time Grammy winner Lekan Babalola and the Sacred Funk Quartet, she has brought her unique energy, staging her gender inequality show Orisha at the Bradford Fringe, and worked with Theatre in the Mill on her one-woman show PER-SO-NA. She’s a thrilling addition to Bradford’s arts scene.”
Yorkshire Post
Black TheatreMakers powerhouse talent
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/why-yorkshires-black-theatre-makers-are-powerhouse-talent-2875183
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“We’re absolutely delighted to support Kafayat with her live performances in Ireland, which is another step towards a full-time career as a combined arts performer. Kafayat is energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated to her performance. We wish her the best of luck in Dublin and look forward to following her progress.”
http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/news/performance-artist-kafayat-adegoke-showcases-work-ireland
LeedsTrinity
Relations and Fundraising Engagements
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Kafayat fears nothing will fully change on racial issues despite the George Floyd catalyst-Black Lives Matter movement. Adding that, “despite bigots exist here as well, Britain is still one of the most tolerant countries in the world.” The social-impact performance maker also said: “I’m normally soft spoken on racial issues as it’s really sensitive and easy to overstep.”
Kafayat Adegoke, who has appeared in a host of TV dramas including the BBC’s Years and Years, and working with 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen has continued to progress with her creative practice during lockdown, with a series of regular digital shows, including Queer Down; a council-funded talk show she hosts (with invited guests from the arts and the social circuit) on how to avoid Coronavirus Conspiracy Theorists whom she calls ‘Covidiots’.
Telegraph & Argus (Covid-19 Lockdown)
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