Ellison Madenyika

The Sound of the Little Drum: Svingoma Masingo - A Three-ACT Play Ellison Madenyika

In this simple yet moving three-act play set in Africa, Madenyika addresses issues of poor social welfare and the AIDS epidemic to which it has inadvertently contributed. With a skilful and sympathetic hand, he creates Madube, a domestic servant forced to turn to prostitution to supplement her income when her husband is imprisoned. Via a sensitive portrayal of Madube's plight, Madenyika leads his audience to the conclusion that sweeping social reform is the only solution for a continent enveloped in poverty. Casting aside the social stigmas and guilt associated with HIV and AIDS, Madenyika has written a play that is ultimately uplifting - a testament to the power of the human spirit.