Journal of Development Communication And Applied Theatre

In an era where digital innovation is reshaping global performance practices, Nigerian theatre is confronted with the challenge of integrating traditional storytelling methods with modern technology to meet the expectations of contemporary audiences. Despite the growing accessibility of multimedia tools, their application in indigenous productions remains limited. Therefore, this study investigates the creative use of digital projectors in Ahmed Yerima’s Mojagbe and Rogbodiyan by Ojo Rasak, focusing specifically on how projection technology is employed to facilitate flashbacks and represent past events within live performances. Anchored on Henry Jenkins’ Media Convergence Theory, which explores the intersection of old and new media to create enriched cultural expressions, the research examines the projector’s narrative function in enhancing temporal structure and dramatic depth. Using performance analysis and observation, this study reveals that digital projectors, when purposefully integrated in stage performances, not only expand the expressive range of live theatre but also enhance a hybrid form that bridges indigenous traditions and contemporary media culture. Hence, the study recommends that Nigerian theatre practitioners, directors, and academic institutions should embrace the intentional use of digital projectors as a creative tool for depicting memory, history, and imagination, thereby enhancing narrative clarity, deepening audience engagement, and modernising the delivery of cultural themes.

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