Kristina Wong, an American performance artist and comedian, is in Nigeria for the Lagos Theatre Festival., and will conduct master classes for performing arts students, faculty, and theatrical directors at the University of Lagos, Lagos Mainland, and other places like; Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, and PEFTI Film Institute.
Wong is notable for her works focusing on women and economic empowerment.
Wong will also perform her critically acclaimed Wong Street Journal show on Friday, March 2.
Eyes of Lagos gathered that, The event will be hosted by John Bray, US consul general, at Terra Kulture Arts and Cultural Centre, Lagos.
Darcy Zotter, public affairs officer, US consulate general Lagos, said Wong’s visit to Nigeria will strengthen cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
We are pleased to support Kristina Wong’s participation at the 2018 Lagos Theatre Festival. She is one of the many American arts professionals who have come to Nigeria to give performances, and mentor young Nigerian artists.”
The festival runs from February 27 to March 4.
