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Ould Abderrahmane Kaki
Mostaganem, Algeria
Archival Overview
Visionary Algerian playwright and theatrical director from Mostaganem who synthesized traditional popular storytelling (Meddah) with Brechtian epic theater in classics like '132 Years'.
Biographical Record
Abdelkader Ould Abderrahmane, celebrated under his stage name Kaki, grew up in the historic popular quarter of Tigditt in Mostaganem, steeped in the oral traditions of wandering Meddah storytellers and Sufi religious festivals (Waada).
In 1958, Kaki founded the amateur theater company that created revolutionary masterpieces like 'El Guerrab ouas-Salihine', '132 Years' (1963), and 'Bni Khelboun'. His innovative fusion of poetry, rhythm, traditional costumes, and social satire made Mostaganem a global capital of amateur theatrical art.
Key Life Milestones
Staging of 132 Years
Premiered the celebrated theatrical epic documenting the century-long resistance against French colonization.
Staging of 132 Years
Premiered the celebrated theatrical epic documenting the century-long resistance against French colonization.
Staging of 132 Years
Premiered the celebrated theatrical epic documenting the century-long resistance against French colonization.
Creation of the Mostaganem National Amateur Theater Festival
Established the oldest continuing amateur theater festival in the Arab world and Africa.
Creation of the Mostaganem National Amateur Theater Festival
Established the oldest continuing amateur theater festival in the Arab world and Africa.
Creation of the Mostaganem National Amateur Theater Festival
Established the oldest continuing amateur theater festival in the Arab world and Africa.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialMostaganem, Algeria