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Nkeki Obi-Melekwe to Take Over Title Role in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

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February 15, 2019
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Nkeki Obi Melekwe and Ashley Zhangazha join the cast of Tina

Nkeki Obi Melekwe and Ashley Zhangazha join the cast of Tina

The producers of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical are delighted to welcome Nkeki Obi-Melekwe to London who will join the West End production from 15 April 2019 to play Tina Turner, the iconic Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.  Joining the Company from the same date will be Ashley Zhangazha as Ike Turner.   Adrienne Warren, who has played the title role in London since the show’s world premiere, will lead the Broadway production opening in Autumn 2019.

Tina Turner said:  “I know just how extensive the search was to find her, and I am delighted that Nkeki will be joining our Tina family. Her raw talent is clearly extraordinary and her determination and spirit are second to none.  Audiences at the Aldwych will be amazed. I look forward to welcoming her to London!”

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe said:  “I am beyond excited!  To be coming to London to join the West End community is one thing, but to be taking on this extraordinary role is something else.  Tina means so much to so many people, including me, and I do not take this opportunity lightly.  I hope I can make her as proud as I am to be playing Tina Turner.  I can’t wait to get started.”

       

A 2018 graduate of the The University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater and Dance, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe will make her West End debut in the title role.  She made her professional off-Broadway debut last month in Alice by Heart at Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.  Her television credits include Smilf for Showtime and Bull for CBS.

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