Africanus Rex: When Africans Ruled The Roman Empire

Africanus Rex is a dramatic, immersive performance that reclaims and reimagines the legacy of African emperors in Rome. Through monologue, duologue, and choral poetry, the programme explores the rise of Septimius Severus, the philosophical tension of power, and the mythic echoes of Africa’s rule over the empire. It blends historical narrative, poetic storytelling, and theatrical ritual to awaken memory, provoke reflection, and inspire pride.