When Nadira, a mysterious singer with a divine aura, arrives at Moto Moto, a steamy Afro-jazz club in Mombasa, Kenya, she captivates everyone, including Omari, a young man recently returned from studying in America. As Omari prepares to follow his family's political legacy and marry his fiancée, Nadira's presence challenges his path, leading him to question his destiny.
Inspired by the myth of Marimba, the goddess who created beautiful songs from her heartbreak, Goddess is a rousing tale of romance, the supernatural, and the quest towards one's truest self. This new musical features music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, a book by Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director at the Public Theater, Saheem Ali, additional book material by James Ijames, choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie, and is directed by Saheem Ali.
The cast includes Amber Iman as Nadira, Austin Scott as Omari, Nick Rashad Burroughs as Ahmed, Arica Jackson as Rashida, J Paul Nicholas as Hassan, Melessie Clark as Mosi, Destinee Rea as Cheche, Awa Sal Secka as Zawadi, Teshomech Olenja as Tisa, Reggie D. White as Balozi, and ensemble members Isio-Maya Nuwere, Quiantae Thomas, and Wade Watson.
