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'For colored girls': Fighting GBV through theatre

Actress Melissa Kiplagat and Colored Girls play director Cheryl Williams during an interview at KTN News studios along Mombasa Road. [Courtesy]

A 48-year-old play, known for powerfully describing racism, sexism, violence, and rape experienced by women is set to be performed in Kenya, as a way to create awareness against Gender-Based Violence.

Dubbed 'Colored Girls', the play comprises of 20 scenes put together and featuring seven women each representing the color of the rainbow.

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