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Actors Hope Boston Production Of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" Will Bring People Together
Actor Marhadoo Effeh says, "I always count hair braiding as a labor of love. And that's really something that I'm excited to get to share."

May 20, 2025
A new production of the Tony Award-winning play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," a group of West African immigrants are creating community with mini masterpieces in Boston.
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The play takes place over one day, inside a braiding salon in Harlem. The new SpeakEasy Stage production highlights the challenges of the immigrant experience, black culture, and the art of braiding.
Actor Marhadoo Effeh tells us, "I always count hair braiding as a labor of love. And that's really something that I'm excited to get to share."
Find out what's happening in Bostonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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