In São Tomé, Tchiloli theater bridges European heritage and African memory

On the island of São Tomé, the Formiguinha da Boa Morte troupe performs Tchiloli, a traditional theater form introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The actors, dressed in colorful costumes and top hats, enact a tragedy inspired by medieval European imagination. This theatrical form has become an essential part of the archipelago's cultural heritage, blending European and African influences.