ABA ARTHUR: “PLAYING IN HER DREAMS!” Written By: Tyrane Hughes Aba is a Ghanaian American actor, who has appeared in several notable plays, including ‘For Colored Girls,’ as well as her original one woman show, ‘Landing in Love.’ Currently, you can find her on the popular ABC series, ‘Queen.’ We will also have the joy of seeing her appear in the upcoming Black Panther II movie, and take part as cast for Oprah Winfrey’s ‘The Color Purple’ (due to release in 2023). Growing up, most of us have used our imagination to bring different versions of our world to life. Role playing as characters, heroes, and other people and things that we wanted to be growing up. Some of us did it for fun, to step into these roles that made us feel happy, brave, and/or beautiful. But there are those of us who would play these roles with a different feeling inside of us. A passion, before ever knowing what being passionate about something even was to begin with. Aba Arthur is a member of that tribe. She has always wanted to be the creative artist that she is now. Telling stories, teaching, and entertaining, has always been Aba's dream. She put it beautifully, by saying,“I get to play in my dreams for a living!” That touched me. I have always wanted to be a writer, growing up watching ‘Superman’, my focus was mostly on Lois. I was amazed by his power and heroics, but to work for a newspaper…wow. So it makes me happy to see a sister not only following her dreams, but playing in them. That puts a deeper meaning to it. Can you envision that little girl watching television, watching movies, and daydreaming herself into character? I can. It was a pleasure to get inside the mind of Aba, or shall I say the dreams of Aba…and see a quick glimpse of what the world looks like to her.
FEMI STAFF (Tyrane Hughes): “Please, tell our readers about yourself.” Aba Arthur: “ Yes! I am an Aries. I love blueberry donuts, and I am an actress, which means I get to play in my dreams for a living! I am a lover of all creative arts. So in my spare time, I am either writing, listening to new music, or watching something beautiful someone else has created.” FEMI STAFF (Ty Hughes): “When did you know that you wanted to be an actress?” Aba Arthur: “I have really always known…I just did not know what it was called for a while. Being able to create, and tell stories that teach and entertain has always been my dream.” FEMI STAFF (Ty Hughes): “I started following you on Instagram, and the first thing that I noticed aside from all of the flawless pictures, was how family oriented you are. How exciting has it been for you and your family with all of your success?” Aba Arthur: “Oh that is so kind! Thank you. Yes, they are just beside themselves. I am so grateful for the support.”
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