Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy follows West African immigrant braiders and their customers through a tense summer day in a Harlem salon.

The returning Lyric production explores friendship, ambition, secrets and the pressures of immigrant life. Directed by Monique Touko, it is recommended for ages12+ and includes adult language and discussion of racism, domestic violence and immigration. The official page conflicts on90-versus100-minute runtime, so performance end times remain unknown.