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To ensure better representation on global pedestal for the African continent, musical artist and playwright, Adetoun Onajobi popularly known as Just Adetoun has urged young girls to hold firm to the core values and roots of their ancestry. This was the drive at her recent stage play titled ‘African Values’, which addressed a number of contemporary issues affecting African women and girls in today’s global landscape, and emphasised the need to hold firm to their cultural heritage and African identity. The child nutritionist, gospel music recording artist and philanthropist is harnessing the power of music to illuminate pressing social issues and societal norms that present challenges.

Through her unique blend of advocacy and gospel music, Just Adetoun spreads a message of love, hope and possibility, inspiring a brighter future for a diverse audience. Just Adetoun told the tale of the African Woman, and portrayed how African culture has become etched onto the global terrain. The play highlighted pride, dignity, truthfulness, dedication and tenacity, as the African Woman’s biggest tools for success.



She said that inspiration for the play is from the diverse struggles of the youth. “Our society faces numerous pressures, which have placed a significant burden on the younger generation. Many feel compelled to explore unethical means to make ends meet.

This troubling trend motivated us to use the arts to address these issues.” Just Adetoun emphasised the importance of gi.

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