Oliva Tweest - Afrobeats Musical

Following a sold-out debut show in April 2013, the critically acclaimed Afrobeats musical Oliva Tweest, inspired by award-winning Nigerian Pop star D’Banj and his 2012 hit single “Oliver Twist”, is back for a hugely anticipated and exclusive run at London’s legendary Hackney Empire.

Making history in 2013 as the first Afrobeats musical to feature in London’s West End and one of the best independent theatre productions of the year, Oliva Tweest was written by young Hackney native Nana Duncan, produced and directed by Yinka Ayinde, and starred the likes of award-winning comedian A Dot Comedian, Polydor-signed Afrobeats star Mista Silva and burgeoning actress Dorcas Fapson who has gone on to star in MTV’s Shuga.

Yinka Ayinde, Nana Duncan and The Marimba Project have come together once again to reprise their classic tale set in London about a promiscuous young man (Tobi) whose past comes back to haunt him when he meets a girl (Testimony) that will change his life forever, with an exciting cast of some of the UK’s best emerging actors plus special guest cameo appearances and a surprise live performance to be announced shortly.

Combined with captivating choreography directed by Ezinne Asinugo from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists C.E.O Dancers, and backed by lush live renditions and recreations of your favourite Afrobeats songs from the likes of Fuse ODG, Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy among others, by the ‘Oliva Tweest’ live band and vocal group - coached by Conrad Benjamin of Clarity Vocals, plus musical direction from Jason Charles-Nelson, who has produced and co-written for the likes of X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke and MOBO Award winner Rachel Kerr, Oliva Tweest is now even bigger and better than before, and is certainly not to be missed this year.