| Like the individuals in any community, every member of Playback Nigeria has their own story and offers their own unique skills. What we have in common is a passion for art for social change, a calling to use that passion for healing and a deep love for Nigeria. At the core of our organization are the unseen administrative staff, volunteers and committed board of directors that work day and night to deliver creative programs that transform our nation. Our acting ensembles at Playback Nigeria Theatre Company, Playback Nigeria Theatre Festival, FREE Listening, and other social interventions are done mainly by volunteers who give their time and bring your stories to life – for your transformation. |
Meet our Global Board
| Name | Country | Role | |
| Dr. Sola Adeyemi | U.K | Theatre | |
| Jonathan Argue | CANADA | IT / Improv | |
| Debe Edden | USA | Playback | |
| Patrick Short | USA | Improv Education | |
| Lesley Adams | UK | Applied Improv | |
| Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan (MFR) | Nigeria | Governance / Education | |
| Warren Nebe | South Africa | Applied Drama and Therapy | |
| Oluwadamilola Apotieri | Nigeria | Arts / CEO | |
| Olufisayo Oluyide | Canada | Administration | |
| Dr. Tosin Dokpesi | Nigeria | Media | |
| Ranji Davids | India | Corporate Theatre | |
| Dr. Okwunubua | USA | Psychology / NGO | |
| Kunle Adewale | Nigeria | Media |
Meet our Management Team
- CEO – Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai is a graduate of Theatre Arts, Lagos State University and Redeemer’s University. He has a B.A Hons and Masters in Applied Drama; Theatre in Education, Community and Social Context from the prestigious Drama for Life division at the University of the Witwatersrand. He is Nigeria’s first Applied Drama practitioner and Playback Theatre practitioner. A member of the International Playback Theatre Network, Drama for Life Africa Network, Applied Improvisation network and an alumnus of the Centre for Playback Theatre (USA) – trained in Playback Theatre core course and conducting. Damilola has 20 years of experience in Media/Theatre for Social Change and is dedicated to exploring the transforming power of arts.
- Director of Administration – Olufisayo Oluyide is enthusiastic about nonprofit management, education and policy formulation. She currently manages administrative activities at Playback Nigeria. Fisayo is a proud alumnus of Redeemer’s University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of New Haven. While she is not working, she enjoys writing, travelling and exploring new cities.