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.
Film has been a conduit for the Gospel for years and Robert Bowden is the Writer, Director, & Executive Producer to continue in that line. He is bringing the good news to a new generation with his new film Jada’s Walk. Robert Bowden began a real relationship with Jesus Christ in 2001 and answered the call to ministry in 2004. Bowden calls his ministry work due to his belief, that only what he does for God truly matters. Young Mr. Bowden was born in 1978. Robert Bowden has directed music videos as well as interviews pointing people towards The Lord all with flavor. His style is raw and realistic showing practical application of scripture in the middle of life’s unexpected trials. This is evident in his movie Jada’s Walk staring an up and coming actress by the name of Brooke Smith.