"Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana's most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Global Universe pageant. But the arrival of Ericka, a new student with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter--and Paulina's hive-minded friends. This buoyant and biting comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls across the globe"--Page [4] of cover.

School Girls: Or, the African Mean Girls Play

Literature & Fiction

Bioh, Jocelyn

Dramas & Plays

Dramatist's Play Service

"It's the nineties and in Lagos, Nigeria, the Nollywood film industry is exploding. Ayamma dreams of leaving her job at her parents' travel agency and becoming a star. When she auditions for a new film by Nigeria's hottest director, tension flares with his former leading lady -- as sparks fly with Nollywood's biggest heartthrob." -- Back cover.

Nollywood Dreams

Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Dramatist Play Service, Inc.

1986. Ghana's prestigious Aburi Girls Boarding School.Queen Bee Paulina and her crew excitedly await the arrival of the Miss Ghana pageant recruiter. It's clear that Paulina is in top position to take the title until her place is threatened by Ericka - a beautiful and talented new transfer student. As the friendship group's status quo is upended, who will be chosen for Miss Ghana and at what cost?Bursting with hilarity and joy, this award-winning comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls around the world.This edition is published to coincide with the UK premiere at the Lyric Theatre, Hampstead, in June 2023.

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (Modern Plays)

Methuen Drama

Jocelyn Bioh: Three Plays: Merry Wives; Nollywood Dreams; School Girls, Or, The African Mean Girls Play (Methuen Drama Play Collections)

Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana's most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Universe pageant. But the arrival of Ericka, a new student with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter--and Paulina’s hive-minded friends. Jocelyn Bioh's buoyant and biting comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls across the globe. How far would you go to be queen bee?

School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play

Oberon Books

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