What are is the purpose of satire theater in South Africa

Drama is an imitation of life and an act on the stage. Since it is an imitation of life, satiric drama therefore, is a drama that ridicules abuses for the sake of remedying them. Obidiya by Akoma is a typical example of Igbo satiric drama criticizing the covetous nature of some rich men in society. Satire is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles.