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  • BrainJotter, Unique Kings Obi shine in Ghana performances of ‘Play Me I Play U’

    BrainJotter, Unique Kings Obi shine in Ghana performances of ‘Play Me I Play U’

    Nigerian comedian BrainJotter and his manager, Unique Kings Obi, have made waves in Ghana’s theater scene with the sold-out performances of the stage play Play Me I Play U.

    Performed at Accra’s National Theatre and the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, the play packed the venues on consecutive nights, captivating audiences with its blend of humour and powerful storytelling. 

    The success of the production has been hailed as a significant moment in the collaboration between Nigerian and Ghanaian creatives, further uniting African arts.

    Play Me I Play U is a sociocultural satire that explores universal themes such as rivalry, love, and societal challenges.

    Written by the late Ghanaian playwright Efo Kodjo Mawugbe and directed by Fiifi Coleman, the play delivered a sharp yet entertaining critique of contemporary issues. 

    The production was organized by the African Arts Network in partnership with Challenging Heights, showcasing a commitment to meaningful storytelling.

    The star-studded cast included BrainJotter, Grace Orleans-Lindsay, Clemento Suarez, and Jeneral Ntatia. Their performances earned widespread praise, with audiences responding with standing ovations and glowing reviews.

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    Unique Kings Obi’s strategic planning and BrainJotter’s ability to connect with audiences were key to the play’s success. 

    Obi credited BrainJotter’s knack for addressing serious societal topics through humor and relatability as a major factor in drawing such large, diverse crowds.

    The sold-out performances have set a new standard for collaboration in African arts, highlighting the growing influence of creatives from Nigeria and Ghana in the entertainment industry. With Play Me I Play U, BrainJotter and Unique Kings Obi have paved the way for future partnerships and elevated the profile of African theater on the global stage.

  • Comedian Brainjotter raises over N20m for physically challenged fan

    Comedian Brainjotter raises over N20m for physically challenged fan

    Comedian Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brainjotter, has turned the life of a fan around for good during his show in Abuja on May 25.

    Brainjotter, with the help of others, raised over N20 million for a physically challenged fan, Queen Onwunachie.

    Brainjotter, on his Instagram post on Thursday narrated how he met the Onwunachie, who happened to be the first to arrive at the show while his team was still setting up the sound ahead of the show.

    He said: “The show I planned in Abuja wasn’t my show, it was a woman’s show. I don’t know that God had other plans,” Brainjotter spoke in pidgin English in a video released on Thursday.

    “So when the show was going on, I was in my hotel room upstairs at Transcorp Hilton, so I came downstairs to check what was going on. I saw this lady sitting down. I wasn’t aware that she didn’t have hands or legs, what she wore were plastic hands and legs”.

    Onwunachie, also narrated her story, noting that she went upstairs to where people who had regular tickets were to stay.

    According to Brainjotter he had a plan to make one of his fans a millionaire during his show, but God clearly had other plans. 

    While the show was on, Brainjotter and his colleagues, one of which was Broda Shaggi, started to pick random people from the crowd.

    In the middle of selecting, Onwunachie said Brainjotter asked about the lady who was on crutches, whom he met earlier but people started shouting that she was in the regular section.

    “So as Shaggi (Broda shaggi) was about to pick someone else, my mind went straight to that lady (Onwunachie). I remembered her,” Brainjotter said.

    As seen during the show, the lady was called out from where she was and brought to the front of the stage, she was aided by the bouncers and some other people to get to the stage where Brainjotter was.

    “The initial plan was to raise 1 million for the lady,” he recounted.

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    Subsequently, he raised over N20 million, including a sponsor, who pledged to process her Visa to Canada

    “So I want to say thank you to my benefactor, Brainjotter, and I want to thank Transcorp Hilton for accommodating me for the night. I want to say thank you. I am so grateful. God will bless everyone that contributed for me, God will bless you and God will bless brainjotter abundantly,” Onwunachie said.

    Brainjotter further encouraged his fans not to give up on their goals and ambitions in life.

    “Don’t give up on your dreams, you don’t know when God wants to bless you, it always looks like a dream. Someone (Onwunachie) who came to show paying N19,000, went home with over N20 million naira. I’ve always said that the reward for gratitude is brighter. So on behalf of myself and my team, I want to say thank you to Abuja,” Brainjotter said.

  • Skitmaker Brainjotter helps ailing fan with surgery fees

    Skitmaker Brainjotter helps ailing fan with surgery fees

    Skit maker Brainjotter has recently helped a sick woman who admires him a lot. 

    In the video published on his Facebook, Brainjotter explained how he met this woman after seeing a video of her using a syringe with bandages wrapped around her legs.

    The woman in the video affectionately referred to Brainjotter as her source of pain alleviation.

    The comedian stated that after watching the video, he attempted to contact the woman through the DM of the person who originally put the tape online.

    Brainjotter mentioned that during his conversation with the woman’s daughter, he learned that she was facing a severe health challenge, a terminal case of Skin Ulcer and was in the process of undergoing surgery.

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    The comedian traveled to Abuja to personally meet the woman at the Abuja Teaching Hospital and covered the entire cost of her surgery, with assistance from his colleague OGB.

    In the lengthy video, the comedian called out famous celebrity philanthropists, Obi Cubana, Davido, Tunde Ednut and co for never publicly sharing what it feels like when they help people in dire need.