{"id":1327,"date":"2019-03-25T10:07:12","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T10:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/consultax\/?page_id=1327"},"modified":"2026-09-13T13:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T13:18:40","slug":"what-we-do-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sekibaempire.com\/index.php\/what-we-do-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789304961809{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789295864103{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;THEATRE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1789159848654-1334c413-92f8&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789304979338{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2326&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789304994602{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Theatre Productions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We create compelling, thought-provoking stage productions that reflect the complexities, beauty, contradictions, and lived realities of African life. Our theatre is rooted in truth-telling, cultural identity, and emotional depth, using performance as both art and mirror.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our work goes beyond entertainment. It is a deliberate space for reflection, dialogue, healing, and transformation. Through powerful storytelling, we amplify voices that are often unheard and explore themes that speak to society\u2019s most urgent conversations; love, power, gender, mental health, justice, tradition, and change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Theatre Work Includes:<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Original Plays<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We develop and stage authentic, original African stories that are bold, relevant, and emotionally resonant. Each production is crafted to leave a lasting impact on audiences while showcasing strong character work and storytelling excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Theatre-for-Social-Change Productions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use theatre as a tool for advocacy and awareness. These productions are designed to challenge perceptions, spark dialogue, and inspire action around pressing social issues such as mental health, gender-based violence, youth unemployment, and community development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Touring Shows<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We take theatre beyond traditional spaces, bringing performances to different regions, communities, and audiences. Our touring productions ensure that impactful storytelling is accessible, inclusive, and far-reaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Community Theatre<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We work closely with communities to co-create and present stories that reflect their lived experiences. This form of theatre empowers local voices, encourages participation, and fosters ownership of narratives that matter to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Corporate and Institutional Performances<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We design tailored theatrical experiences for organizations, institutions, and brands seeking meaningful engagement. These performances are used for training, sensitization, team building, and corporate storytelling in a powerful and memorable way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Theatre Festival (Plays &amp; Poetry Competition Platform)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We curate and host competitive theatre and spoken word festivals that bring together playwrights, actors, poets, and performance artists in a vibrant creative showcase. This platform allows creatives to present original works, compete, and be recognized for excellence in storytelling, performance, and poetic expression.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The festival serves as both a discovery space and a development platform \u2014 nurturing emerging talent, promoting artistic excellence, and strengthening the performing arts ecosystem. It creates a dynamic environment where theatre and poetry converge, celebrate creativity, and elevate African performance art to a wider audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>At the heart of our work, the stage is a sacred space<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where truth meets artistry, where silence is broken, and where stories become a force for change<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;FILM&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1789159848672-9c612c6a-0b47&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305326675{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2534&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305197361{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305208258{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>FILM PRODUCTIONS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SekiBa Empire produces high-quality films rooted in African realities and told with cinematic excellence.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We specialize in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feature films<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short films<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentaries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV\/online series<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocacy and corporate films<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production support: casting, crew, equipment, script development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We bring stories to life with authenticity and emotional depth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;MENTORSHIP&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1789290828543-81ceeb42-88a1&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305388796{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2535&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305399674{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>ARTIST MENTORSHIP &amp; TRAINING<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are committed to raising the next generation of actors, filmmakers, writers, and production creatives.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our training programs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acting classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scriptwriting workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directing and producing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crew development (sound, lights, camera, set, makeup)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artist incubation programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry masterclasses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe talent is everywhere \u2014 opportunity is the missing link. We create that opportunity<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PROJECTS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1789291204105-1b8a0f1c-8ab0&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305434948{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2536&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789305447031{background-color: #BD8E28 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>FUN, EDUCATIONAL &amp; ADVENTURE PROJECTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity doesn\u2019t only live on stage; it lives in experience.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our edutainment adventures include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasure hunts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Economy themed cultural challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative retreats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heritage discovery challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Story-driven adventure experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We blend fun, education, and culture to create unforgettable moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PROJECTS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SekiBa Empire is committed to social impact through the arts. We design and implement projects that support:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender-based violence advocacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth empowerment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Economy education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community storytelling and capacity building<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our art serves the people first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SOCIAL IMPACT &amp; COMMUNITY PROJECTS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health theatre programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Economy creative awareness campaigns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth creative empowerment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community storytelling labs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art as healing. 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