The Arts, Media and Drama Club of Academic City has hosted the 2026 Tertuila, an annual creative event that celebrates and promotes the richness of African culture, arts and storytelling.

This year’s edition featured a stage play titled 'Don’t Tell Daddy What Happened in Lagos', written by Yemi Odunfa, Nigerian playwright.

The play explored the emotional journey of a family dealing with grief and the hidden truths that often emerge in moments of loss.

Through the blend of drama, tension and reflective moments, the play examined the themes of family relationships, secrecy and the complexities of coping with tragedy.

The event also featured an art exhibition showcasing paintings, illustrations, and mixed-media works by talented students.

The event brought together students, faculty and art enthusiasts for an evening of theatre and visual arts, celebrating African storytelling and creativity within the Academic City community

The Tertulia is an annual event that provides a platform for students to express their creativity through theatre, visual arts, and storytelling while celebrating African cultural heritage.

It also seeks to nurture artistic talent within the university community, encourage dialogue on social issues through the arts and strengthen appreciation for Africa’s diverse cultural traditions.

Speaking at the event, Acsah Nhyira Okla, President of the Academic City University Arts, Media and Drama Club, expressed excitement about the event's success.

According to her, the event served as a platform for students to connect, learn from one another and build confidence through artistic expression.

The event was supported by British Council, Ebony Condoms, Mejub Company Limited, Musa Mohammed, Praise Gallery and The Visual Vault.

The Club President commended the organisations and individuals who supported this year’s event, noting that their contributions played an important role in making the programme successful.

She also encouraged more institutions and individuals to partner with the club in future initiatives aimed at promoting and preserving African culture among the youth.

Adjei Kwarteng, Project Officer at the British Council Ghana, commended the students for the impressive talent displayed in the play and for using the event to celebrate and promote African heritage.

He assured the students of the Council’s continued commitment to support initiatives that promote culture and creative expression among young people.