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Mozambican theatre serves as a significant platform for social commentary, addressing issues such as political corruption, social inequality, and cultural preservation through innovative performance styles. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to explore how theatre serves as a platform for social commentary in Mozambique compared to other West African countries.

March 4, 2026Open Access

Theatre and Performance as Social Commentary in West Africa: A Comparative Study in Mozambique,

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The research aims to explore how theatre serves as a platform for social commentary in Mozambique compared to other West African countries.
Analysis of historical and contemporary theatrical productions
Interviews with performers and scholars
Comparative studies between Mozambique and other West African countries
Qualitative content analysis to identify themes
Mozambican theatre addresses political corruption and social inequality significantly.
Cultural preservation is a recurring theme in theatrical works.
Innovative performance styles like puppetry and spoken word poetry are commonly used.
Thematic focus has remained significant across different decades.

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NMNgoni MaphiriEduardo Mondlane University

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This comparative study explores social commentary through theatre in Mozambique, highlighting its societal significance and innovative techniques.

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Ngoni Maphiri (2006) studied this question.

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This comparative study explores social commentary through theatre in Mozambique, highlighting its societal significance and innovative techniques.

Theatre and Performance as Social Commentary in West Africa: A Comparative Study in Mozambique,

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Theatre and Performance as Social Commentary in West Africa: A Comparative Study in Mozambique,

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