‘The Girls Are Alive’: Monologue delivers powerful call to end silence on GBV
The Girls Are Alive, a monologue performance, explores gender-based violence (GBV), abuse, silence and trauma through the stories of several characters whose lives intersect. It examines the responsibility of friends, neighbours and family members to recognise warning signs and support people experiencing abuse.
Written and directed by Saumu Kombo, it was presented by Doqflix Production and producer Lyrn John at Suave Kitchen & Social Hall, Westlands, on August 16. It was accompanied by musical artist Gilda Amondi and poet Writefully Ochomo.
Maureen (Mwende Kingori) is a young, ambitious woman who works from home and is in an abusive relationship with Ken (Majestic Steve), her partner since their university days.
The performance opens with people reporting different cases to Gideon, a police officer (Majestic Steve). As he deals with the reports, he receives a call about Maureen, who has been thrown from a balcony by her partner after suffering abuse.
