Following the life of a failed British politician who unexpectedly finds opportunity in his remote hometown village in Nigeria, Belong explores the impact of Western culture and the meaning of home and family.
Originally coproduced by the Royal Court Theatre and the Tiata Fahodzi Company, Belong opened to critical acclaim, receiving praise for its ability to "tackle big issues" and "switch deftly between Britain and Nigeria.
By the end of the scene, his wife's friend Fola has convinced him to take a vacation to Nigeria, his homeland, to visit Kayode's mother who he has not seen for several years.
Following in similar footsteps to Kayode, Kunle is an aspiring politician who has brought social and education reform to his town at only the age of 28.
Back in England, Fola continues to criticize Rita for not having children and accuses her of disliking Nigerians and the African culture.
On Thursday, April 26, 2012 the show premiered directed by Indhu Rubasingham at the Royal Court Theatre in Sloan Square in London in a coproduction with Tiata Fahodzi.
[3] The Telegraph praised Belong for being "sharp, funny, touching and, finally, disturbing" but criticized the text for being highly unbelievable, claiming audience members can only enjoy it if there are good at "suspending [their] incredulity.
[7] Belong, in consistency with other works of Bola Agbaje, explores subjects such as ethnic identity versus citizenship and values, African governmental systems and Democratic consolidation, Western influence, and social stigmas surrounding expression of native culture.