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WATCH: Behind The Scenes With Jaja's African Hair Braiding Costume Designer, Dede Ayite

By Essence · Updated November 15, 2023
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Ayite walks ESSENCE through the key costumes in the play, and the inspiration behind them.

TOPICS:  broadway show costume design costume designer Dede Ayite fashion JaJa African Hair Braiding Jaja’s African Braiding Play