Nollywood stars Kate Henshaw and Carol King were among the notable figures who turned out for a theatrical production entitled, ‘No More Shrinking: The Stage’ in Lagos.
Staged at Terra Kulture on March 28, the show
delivered a compelling call for women to assert themselves in leadership and
professional spaces.
Adapted from Dr. Abiola Salami’s best-selling book
of the same title, the performance transforms his advocacy for women’s
empowerment into a vibrant musical experience to celebrate International
Women’s Day.
Speaking at the premiere, Salami described the
project as more than a stage performance but movement to address gender
inequality.
“It is about closing the gap that still exists for
women in leadership and professional spaces,” he said, tracing its evolution
from a podcast in 2025 to a book, and now a full stage experience.
Each phase, he explained, has been designed to
deepen impact and create a more immersive, emotionally resonant journey rooted
in women’s lived realities.
“Many women occupy influential positions yet still
shrink from opportunities or hesitate to share bold ideas. It’s not that we
lack competent women — the real gap is often confidence.”
He noted that the empowerment conversation itself
is layered, pointing out that while some women battle under-confidence, others
may overcompensate in ways that hinder progress.
Salami, who also contributed original music,
describes the show as something audiences don’t just watch but feel.
“Invisibility is more dangerous than incompetence.
Incompetence can be fixed with training, but when you are invisible, no one
sees your value,” Salami cautioned.
Directed by Austin Onuoha, the play pushes the
boundaries of adaptation, translating written narratives into emotionally
charged stage moments.
“The stage gives the book a different life; you see
emotions unfold before your eyes,” he noted.
Henshaw, expressing her excitement for the
production, echoed its core message: “I’m not going to shrink for anybody.”
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