Osonye Tess Onwueme, born in 1955 in Nigeria, is a renowned playwright and scholar celebrated for her compelling works that explore contemporary African issues and social themes. Her prolific career in theater has earned her international recognition for her insightful storytelling and dedication to amplifying African voices.
Using the magic of movement, dance, and drama, and the devices of humor and metaphor, Osonye Tess Onwueme has created a post-feminist epic drama that transcends current feminist theories. An ideologically and politically powerful work, Tell It to Women offers a critical discourse on the western feminist movement from an African traditional perspective, focusing attention on the often silenced issues of intra-gender politics and class inequities.