Nine Sixteenths delves into the lasting impact of the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show incident, where Janet Jackson’s career was derailed while Justin Timberlake’s thrived. Through three acts—THE MALFUNCTION, THE AFTERMATH, and RECLAMATION—the production examines the forces behind the backlash, highlighting the influence of media power dynamics and the scrutiny of Black women in public life. Combining devised theatre, dance, and lip sync, the show revisits themes of early 2000s pop culture and representation, guided by a creative team of Black female artists, including Paula Varjack, Pauline Mayers, Endy McKay, Julienne Doko, and Livia Kojo Alour.