Nial Martin
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Playwright: Nial Martin
Nial Martin is an award winning producer, playwright, director, author, and respected community advocate with more than 25 years of experience in the performing arts industry. As the Founder, President, and CEO of No Jive Productions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Martin has dedicated his career to empowering diverse communities through arts, mentorship, education, and entertainment. His work reflects a deep commitment to healing, truth telling, and strengthening families through powerful storytelling. Currently, Martin’s acclaimed stage play A Father’s Love is on tour, captivating audiences across the country. The production stars Terrell Carter (Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black), Reverend Jamie Knight (Gospel Artist), and David Tolliver (Men at Large). Written and produced by Martin, A Father’s Love explores the complexities of family relationships, mental health, forgiveness, identity, and the lifelong impact of a parent’s love or absence on a child’s development. But this production is more than entertainment. It comes from an authentic place. During life’s most difficult seasons, people often feel isolated in their pain. A Father’s Love creates a space where audiences can see themselves, their families, struggles, and triumphs reflected on stage. Viewers may laugh, cry, reflect, and frequently leave the theater ready to have conversations they have avoided for years. The play has become a catalyst for healing, reconciliation, and renewed understanding within families and creates self awareness. The next tour stop is scheduled for August 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, located at 17011 NE 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. Audiences are encouraged to secure their tickets early for this transformative experience.
Bathsheba Smithen is a lyricist, educator, recording artist, author and motivational speaker, spreading a victory message Let’s Get It Rockin her latest single. She is gifted, talented and smart. Bathsheba Smithen turned her struggles into strengths and found out who she is in the process. Most importantly, she’s on a mission to inspire, educate and empower those who tussle with their identity unaware of the greatness God has placed within them. Self identity is a war which stirs within, not nurtured it can leave many confused and frustrated. Bathsheba Smithen shared with us her own testimony of what it took to push past obstacles to reach victory.