Paul Ugbede
“For me, writing is not about writing something; it’s about righting something.”
From the stages of the Royal Court Theatre London to Terra Arena Lagos, Paul Ugbede is a Nigerian playwright whose works illuminate the human condition through the lens of African storytelling.
A Legacy in African Theatre
Two decades of crafting stories that challenge, inspire, and celebrate African heritage.
Royal Court Theatre
Selected for the International Residency for Emerging Playwrights, London. Worked with Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter.
Award-Winning Playwright
Winner of the inaugural Beeta Playwriting Competition 2016 for Our Son the Minister.
Published Author
Author of Mr. Chairman Sir!, Our Son the Minister, Trading Places and Other Plays, and Piece and Pieces.
Center for African Writing
Founding Director of the Center for African Writing, Art, Development and Cultural Exchange — nurturing the next generation of African storytellers.
Featured Works
A selection of celebrated plays that have graced stages across Nigeria, Africa, and Europe.
Our Son the Minister
A satirical outlook on Nigeria's political culture. Winner of the inaugural Beeta Playwriting Competition, staged at Terra Kulture, Lagos.
Queen Moremi the Musical
A grand musical telling the story of the legendary Yoruba queen. Staged at Terra Kulture, Lagos.
Fela: Arrest the Music!
A stirring musical tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti, staged at the MUSON Centre, Lagos.
Interested in a Workshop or Collaboration?
Paul Ugbede facilitates playwriting workshops across Africa and worldwide through the Center for African Writing, Art, Development and Cultural Exchange.