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  • Top 20 funniest comedians in Nigeria

    Top 20 funniest comedians in Nigeria

    Comedy in Nigeria is becoming more interesting and worthwhile by the day. Comedy is a major source of entertainment and the rate of practice and acceptance has increased exponentially over the years.

    Also, the adoption of modern technology has amplified the number of comedians and the number of hours people commit to watching comedy in a day. 

    In Nigeria especially, it seems every angle you turn to, there are new comedy skits from different comedians. You will find them on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. And if not careful, you might spend the whole day watching comedy. 

    Although many people have chosen comedy as a profession, not all of them are able to get a laugh out of comedy fans. Nevertheless, a few of them have truly stood out, and that’s why we’re going to take a look at the top 20 Funniest Comedians in Nigeria, in no particular order of rank.

    1. Broda Shaggi

    Born Samuel Animashaun Perry, Broda Shaggi is one of the most influential and popular Nigerian comedians who doubles as a singer, actor, screenwriter, and director, with over 9 million followers on Instagram. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos from the Department of Creative Arts. Shaggi discovered his passion for comedy while in the university and started performing at many corporate and informal events. He gained social media prominence after his skit Jesus appeared in Mushin went viral. Today, he is growing in the game, using his sense of humor and creative dynamism to make people roll on the floor in laughter. His style of impersonating street culture and attitude has gained him a lot of fans both online and offline.

    2. Kenny Blaq

    Otolorin Kehinde best known by his stage name Kenny Blaq is a Nigerian comedian and singer who is famous for using songs to make comedy. He started with Instagram skits, and today, he has gained fame and popularity through his creativity. He has gathered more than 1 million followers on Instagram and has won several awards for his name. Some of them include the Best Comedian of the year by Naija FM Comedy Awards (2016), Comedian of The Year (Stand Up) by MAYA Awards (2019), Best Comedy Act, Nigeria by MEAMA Awards (2016), and others.

    3. Lasisi Elenu

    His full name is Nosa Adeyemi Afolabi and he was born on 29th April 1991. Lasisi’s comedies are simply hilarious, making him stand out as one of the most talented Nigerian comedians. The Kwara state native is currently one of the funniest comedians in Nigeria. With over 3 million followers on Instagram and 75,000 followers on TikTok, he reaches his fans with funny rants using a Snapchat filter that makes his mouth wider than a frying pan. After graduating from the University of Ilorin, Lasisi first began as a musician before delving into the comedy business. One of his popular projects is a 16-minute episode Mama & Papa Godspower which focuses on a low-income household in Nigeria. He is also a live stand-up comedian and Master of Ceremony. Lasisi featured in the popular Netflix thriller, The Ghost and the Tout.

    4. Zic Saloma

    His real name is Aloma Isaac Junior and he gained prominence with the comic videos he posts on Instagram and TikTok in his cross-dress attire. The Abia State native is one of the most talented rib crackers Nigeria is blessed with. Zic Saloma is very fast-mouthed and can cook up hilarious stories, funny enough to make his audience fall off their seats in laughter just within seconds. He is famous for his constant switches from playing the role of Sister Ekwitos, a born-again fellow, Mama Amazing Grace a troublesome old lady, and Mama Desperate, the ever-pregnant woman. I bet you can never afford not to roll in tears of laughter with his creative and funny videos. Making his expressions funnier, Zic would always wear heavy costumes and hilarious makeup, living you satisfactorily entertained.

    5. Nasty Blaq

    Nasty Blaq whose real name is Abisi Emmanuel Ezechukwu is a comedy skit maker and content creator. He is an Igbo guy born and raised in Lagos State, but his state of origin is not yet verified. He developed an interest in comedy during his secondary school days when he would make extremely funny jokes and comics. Nasty Blaq professionally started shooting comedy skits in 2016 and came to the limelight in 2018 following a parody comedy he made which was reposted by many celebrities on their social media handles. His style is centered on relationships and he can never get it wrong – loud rolls of laughter are sure to follow every single skit he makes. He often collaborates with Sydney Talker.

    6. Mark Angel

    Even if you are not a lover of jokes, you can’t help but know of Emmanuella and Mark Angel’s comedy wherever you are in the country. Mark Angel is a Nigerian comedian and video producer who is popular for the Mark Angel Comedy series of shorts on YouTube, mostly featuring child comedians Emmanuella and Success. He is also popular for his unusual childish voice and has this creative ability to cook up hilarious stories and events which he relates in the funniest and dramatic ways. Mark Angel is seriously making waves on Youtube with over 8 million subscribers.

     Mark Angel’s longest-appearing actress, Emmanuella is Africa’s youngest YouTube award winner and has won comedy awards both locally and internationally for her works with Mark Angel. Emmanuella can hold her audience spell-bound for a long while with her very funny jokes. In most of those short comic stories, she usually takes the place of a naughty mischievous child. In 2019, she won Child Comedienne of the Year by the African Film Awards.

    7. Crazeclown

    Emmanuel Ogonna Iwueke known by his stage name Crazeclown is a graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University, Ukraine. He remains one of the funniest Nigerian comedians who carved a niche for himself in the comedy skits field. Crazeclown is known for flowing with a naturalness that is so hilarious and relaxing that you can’t afford to miss any of his skits. Delivering to more than 4 million followers, he often features in his skits antics of his ‘son’ Ade, and himself showing how a typical Nigerian father behaves. He dresses in elderly man off-white agbada with a cap that is customarily known to the Yoruba tribe. He is also involved in sponsoring posts for several brands.

    8. Alibaba

    Alibaba, whose real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome is popularly known as the Grand Comedian of the Federal Republic. He was born on June 24, 1965 and the Warri native is said to be the pioneer of standup comedy in Nigeria.

    In addition, he graduated from Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State where he studied Religious Studies & Philosophy. Alibaba who’s married to Mary Akpobome has been active in comedy since 1991 and he has won several awards. He’s also a painting enthusiast and a reader.

    9. Bovi

    His full name is Bovi Ugboma and he was born on 25th September 1979. He is not only a comedian but also a director, producer, actor, and writer. Bovi is from Delta State and is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the Delta State University. He is currently one of the funniest comedians in Nigeria. He is closely associated with the wave-making Akpos jokes, being the first person to be called that name by a fellow comedian AY in the Who Wants To Be a Millionaire Comedy Show. He began his career in 2007, starring in the sitcom Extended Family, which he produced, wrote, and packaged. He is always spotted with the popular Nigerian comedian Basket Mouth.

    10. Funny Bone

    Funny Bone whose full name is Stanley Chibunna has his place as one of the famous and funniest Nigerian stand-up comedians. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Jos. He started his career as a dancer, and from there, he developed into acting and finally went into full-time comedy. Funny Bone came to the limelight after performing at the comedy show Night of a Thousand Laugh hosted by Opa Williams in different parts of the country.

     His comedies are simply breathtaking and can easily make one roll in laughter. He declares himself as a proud Igbo boy and uses Igbo slang to make his comedies more interesting and appealing to his audience. He has featured in many comedy skits and shows of other famous comedians like AY, Julius Agwu, Bovi, Basketmouth, and many others. Some of the awards he has won in the course of his career are Best New Comedian at the Diamond Award, Most Promising Comic Act to Watch at the City People Entertainment Award, and Best Comedian in Nigeria at the Nigeria Entertainment Award.

    11. Mr. Macaroni

    Debo Adedayo best known as Mr. Macaroni has made himself a force to reckon with in the Nigerian entertainment industry. He is a popular Instagram and YouTube comedian, actor, scriptwriter, and content creator. Mr. Macaroni is the originator of the slang ooin you’re doing well which is widely spread among Nigerian youth. He said that he got his comedy inspiration from Broda Shaggi, seeing him post online skits that people really enjoyed. Then, he got an idea and started with the character of an old school teacher before switching to the sugar daddy character he currently plays. So far, he has experienced success in his career and has featured in many movies and soap operas such as the Wale Adenuga TV series, Family Ties, Papa Ajaco, Face 2 Face, etc.

    12. I Go Dye

    Christened Francis Agoda, I Go Dye is a comedian, motivational speaker, social crusader, and writer who has organized many international comedy shows, and notable among them is the “I Go Dye Standing.”

    He was born on April 4, 1979, in Abraka, Delta State and he’s been active in the comedy space since 1991. So far in his career, he’s won several awards like African Best Comedian, The Nigeria Best Comedian Award (NEA Award), Delta Role Model Award 2017, and so on. Also, he has been recognized as United Nations Development Goal Ambassador and United Nations World Habitat Ambassador.

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    13. MC Aproko

    MC Aproko is a Nigerian naturally gifted and talented stand-up comedian. He began his comedy career in 2017 after he won the Comedy Central Grab The Mic with Maltina held at Eko Convention Centre, and was gifted a whopping sum of ₦1.5 million. MC Aproko became a household name in 2020 when he won Next Rated Naija Comedy Star organized by A-list Comedian, AY, where he received ₦5 million alongside a brand new car. Ever since then, the talented comedian has been making waves in the comedy industry with his skills and creativity in making people crack their ribs in laughter. In December 2020, Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State appointed him a special assistant on entertainment.

    14. Frank D Don

    Frank D Don is one of the highly talented and gifted Nigerian comedians. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Ogwashi-ukwu polytechnic, Frank went ahead to pursue his interest in comedy. He first began as a stage performer, performing his first gig at Unity Theatre Productions, and gained special recognition after he was featured in Star Trek Show. Frank D has worked with A-list comedians like Bovi, Igodye Buchi, Basketmouth, Alibaba, and many others. He has also won numerous awards and recognition over the course of his comedy career

    15. Twyse

    Twyse whose real name is Ereme Abraham has become popular on social media, given THE originality in his skits. His unique Instagram videos have gained him social media prominence. The UK-based revealed that he started comedy out of boredom and today, he has found a career in it, making the list of the top 20 funniest Nigerian comedians who never cease in putting smiles on our faces. Twyse has gone on to work with top artists like Falz. Also, one of the things that make his comedy different and unique is his costume.

    16. Basket Mouth

    Basket Mouth whose real name is Bright Okpocha is a popular Nigerian comedian, a leading artist in the Nigeria stand-up comedy industry, and also the second most popular comedian in Africa. He gave comedy a try in his school days at the University of Benin, but according to him, his first stand-up comedy was a disaster because the crowd got irritated and booed him off the stage. Today, Basket Mouth has no serious rival in the comedy business in Nigeria; he is simply in his own class. He was the first African comedian to host a one-man comedy concert at the HMB Hammersmith Apollo which made huge sales. Basket Mouth has grown so good at comedy that almost everybody believes he can never get it wrong.

    17.  AY

    Richard Ayo Makun popularly called AY was born on the 19th of August 1971. He hails from Ifon in Ondo State but grew up in Warri, Delta State. He’s one of the most talented comedians in the country. His dynamic approach pushed him into the limelight and he’s been relevant in the entertainment industry over the years.

    Also, a report has it that his fame became ignited while he was Alibaba’s event manager and personal assistant. Ayo Makun’s AY Live show has made him a sensation in the hearts of many comedy lovers. Aside from being a comedian, he’s also a TV host, musician, movie director, and actor. Two of the popular movies he featured in are 30 Days in Atlanta and Merry Men.

    The veteran comedian has won numerous awards.  He has won six comedian of the year awards, including Diamond Awards for Comedy, MBG Abuja Merit Awards, and Teens Favorite.

    18. Sydney Talker

    Sydney Egere is one endearing Instagram comedian whose crazily funny skits have given a good spot on the Nigerian entertainment front. He was born on 26th January 1994 and hails from Edo State. The graduate of computer science from the University of Benin has gone on to earn himself fame and popularity all over the media with his facial expression and white towel. Sydney is reportedly still an undergraduate at the University of Benin. He rose to stardom in 2016 with his Poor Power Supply Comedy Skits.

    19. MC Lively

    MC Lively is a Nigerian comedian and actor from Edo state, Nigeria. After studying law at Obafemi Awolowo University, he went on to pursue his passion for comedy. He began as an MC before transitioning to stand-up comedy. However, his attempt as a stand-up comedian failed and he decided to go into acting. He came to the limelight as MC Lively in 2015 with his Agidi comedy skit about fuel scarcity. He has grown to become a well-known comedian in the industry and has also featured in many Nigerian comedy films.

    20. Chief Imo

    Chief Imo is a Nollywood comic actor and one of the funniest Nigerian comedians popular for his hilarious sarcasm which he delivers in the Igbo language. He started his career in a drama group in school where they would act a bible passage everyday and their teachers would appreciate them at the end of each performance. He discovered his talent in the entertainment industry since 2000, even though people tried to discourage him, he would not allow what they said to stop him from attaining his goals. He currently has a decent spot as one of the most recognizable comedians in the entertainment industry.

  • Enter classy comedians!

    COMEDIANS are a breed of people who are fast turning an otherwise drab humour trade into an exhilarating profession. Here are the faces of those who have injected class and panache into the stand up comedy, hitherto considered a pastime for unserious, jobless people:

     

    Francis a.k.a I Go Die

    Francis Agoda,a.k.a I Go Die, has found fame and fortune through humour. I Go Die, from Delta State, grew up in Warri. He was hoping to actualise his dream of being an engineer before he went into comedy.  He honned his skill in Warri and has this to say about it: “Let me tell you something, everybody that lives in Warri is blessed with his or her mouth. And we have different ways of relating our experiences. As a Wafferian, sometimes the way we speak is comical to everyone that listens to us. Because comedy itself originated from Warri and when a Warri man or woman talks, you will know that this person comes from Warri. Also our pidgin English is quite different from any other in Nigeria.”

     

    Ali Baba

    Ali Baba is among the most sought-after comedians in Nigeria. He is regarded as the father of stand-up comedy in Nigeria. He is also among the most successful.

    Ali Baba discovered his comic talent in his 3rd year at   Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State,and relocated to Lagos after acquiring his degree. Although, he planned to return to Ekpoma to read Law but since he discovered he could make more money from making people laugh than defending them, he didn’t press further.

    Ali Baba has succeeded in carving a niche for himself as a comedian for both corporate and non-corporate events and in less than four years. These days, it is normal to see him at top notch corporate and social events doing what he knows how to do best, dishing out jokes and getting paid.

    Richard Ayo Makun a.k.a AY

    A.Y is among those that have moved the business of comedy to the next level. He started pursuing a career in showbiz while still in school and continued after leaving school. AY’s shows are filled to the brim, leaving guests smiling home with dosages of humour while he smiles to the bank.  He is married to Mabel and together, they have a daughter, Michelle.

     

    Basketmouth

    Basketmouth has over the years built his brand as  among the A-list comedians in the country with popular concert-cum-comedy show, Basketmouth Uncensored. The show has taken him to many countries all over the world where he has entertained so many people and in the process made piles of cash. The role call of top comedians in Nigerian would hardly be complete without him.

     

    Bovi Ugboma a.k.a Bovi

    He is both a writer, actor and a comedian. He is among the top comedians that are not only doing the conventional stand-up comedy shows but also exploring other channels and media to reach a greater number of people.

     

    Gbenga Adeyinka

    Gbenga Adeyinka is one of the most recognisable faces among the Nigerian top comedians. He is an actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and master of ceremony. He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).

    Emmanuella Samuel is a child comedienne that became overnight success through the Mark Angel Youtube short comedy skit. Emmanuella has had a lot success through comedy. Emmanuella recently featured in a Disney Hollywood film.

  • Artiste urges comedians on social ills

    A Lagos-based comedian, Chidi Uzoma, popularly called  “Baba De Baba” yesterday  advised other comedians to use their creative abilities to address society’s ills.

    He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that comedy was a powerful tool used in passing messages across to the society in a funny way.

    “I will love comedians to come up with more serious comedies that can correct societal ills; talk about good leadership, corruption and what politicians are getting wrong in the country.

    “There are several other things such as teenage- pregnancy, drug abuse, child slavery, human trafficking, how to keep relationships and marriages that can be corrected through comedy.”

    Baba De Baba said that comedians could achieve this through good and strong messages they would be passing across in funny ways from their performances.

     

    “I am not saying that we have not been passing messages across to the society but we have tom intensify our efforts more,” he said.

     

    Baba De Baba noted that the power of comedy would be stronger when the message was passed in a lighter mood.

     

    “You say a lot of things in a funny way and it will sink in the minds of people,” he said.

     

    The entertainer said that the level of frustration among Nigerians was very high and as a result, people paid so much to watch comedy shows.

     

    He said that most people used gatherings, such as wedding receptions and church activities, to relax with others and invite comedians to make them laugh.

     

    He, however, said that the job of a comedian had its challenges, especially; creating jokes that could make people to laugh.

     

    Baba De Baba said that he drew inspiration from conversations with people, the environment, God and his imagination.

     

    He said that he had recorded some reasonable and informative jokes into no less than 50 videos and two audio compact disks (CDs).

     

    The comedian said that the CDs which were a collection of his performances on “Stand up Nigeria” comedy were running on television stations and the social media.

     

    NAN reports that Uzoma from Ahiazu Mbaise in Imo, studied Computer Science at the Ile-Ife Polytechnic.

     

    He also eceived his training in journalism at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Training School, Lagos.

     

     

     

     

  • Comedians live up to ‘Waffi’ spirit at Warri Glo Laffta Fest

    Comedians live up to ‘Waffi’ spirit at Warri Glo Laffta Fest

    The Warri edition of the Glo Laffta Fest comedy show which held penultimate Sunday at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Warri, was nothing but a re-enactment of the ebullient Waffi spirit of the oil rich town, as the comedians on duty received  a rousing ‘Waffi’ reception from the mammoth crowd which spilled outside the hall.

    Led by the Warri-born joke merchant, Bovi, comedians such as Gordons, Dan D’Humorous, De Don, Frank D Don and Arinze Baba, were cognisant of the rule of ‘Waffi’ engagement that the crowd would never tolerate any dull moment.

    Playing the home advantage card, the Warri crowd reserved a special “Waffi warm reception” for its own people including Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), who is of Urhobo and Itsekiri descent,  Bovi, who shares Abraka and Ukwani blood, Gordons and De Don.

    The crowd also warmed up to Arinze Baba, Asaba boy, Frank da Don and Dan D’Humorous. However, Arinze Baba gave the most dramatic session as he laced his performance with music. His brilliant rendition of Osondi Owendi, a track by the late Chief Osita Osadebe, got him a standing ovation as he exited the stage. The show also featured up and coming acts, including fast-rising Warri-based comic, Emmanuel Debekene, popularly called Emmaralo, Kelvinsapp, Young Chief and Ericardo who all gave a good account of themselves.

    Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, was also present.

    A high point of the night of fun piloted by delectable actresses, Mercy Johnson and Ebube Nwagbo, was the calling up on stage and presentation of goody bags by Globacom to mothers who wore green attires midway into the show.

    Subscribers who participated in dance competitions were also rewarded with goody bags. In the ladies category, Janet Nwachukwu, Lilian Ukwamefune and Hope Ogodogun emerged winners while  Kelvin Sunday, Godson Ogaga and Emmanuel Sunday won in the men’s category.

    Warri was the fifth stop in the nationwide comedy show that has held in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu and Owerri. Over the next five months, Glo Laffta Fest will go to other major cities including Awka, Ikeja, Ikorodu, FESTAC, Ajah, Asaba, Calabar, Aba, Suleja, Kubwa, Ibadan, Ijebu Ode, Abeokuta, Ekpoma, Kaduna, Akure, Lokoja, and Anyigba.

    To attend the show, Glo subscribers are expected to use up to N2,000 credit within one month and text LOL and preferred location to the short code 240; for example, “LOL Yenegoa’ to 240

  • Comedians live up to ‘Waffi’ spirit at Warri Glo Laffta Fest

    Comedians live up to ‘Waffi’ spirit at Warri Glo Laffta Fest

    The Warri edition of the Glo Laffta Fest comedy show which held penultimate Sunday at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Warri, was nothing but a re-enactment of the ebullient Waffi spirit of the oil rich town, as the comedians on duty received  a rousing ‘Waffi’ reception from the mammoth crowd which spilled outside the hall.

    Led by the Warri-born joke merchant, Bovi, comedians such as Gordons, Dan D’Humorous, De Don, Frank D Don and Arinze Baba, were cognisant of the rule of ‘Waffi’ engagement that the crowd would never tolerate any dull moment.

    Playing the home advantage card, the Warri crowd reserved a special “Waffi warm reception” for its own people including Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), who is of Urhobo and Itsekiri descent,  Bovi, who shares Abraka and Ukwani blood, Gordons and De Don.

    The crowd also warmed up to Arinze Baba, Asaba boy, Frank da Don and Dan D’Humorous. However, Arinze Baba gave the most dramatic session as he laced his performance with music. His brilliant rendition of Osondi Owendi, a track by the late Chief Osita Osadebe, got him a standing ovation as he exited the stage. The show also featured up and coming acts, including fast-rising Warri-based comic, Emmanuel Debekene, popularly called Emmaralo, Kelvinsapp, Young Chief and Ericardo who all gave a good account of themselves.

    Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, was also present.

    A high point of the night of fun piloted by delectable actresses, Mercy Johnson and Ebube Nwagbo, was the calling up on stage and presentation of goody bags by Globacom to mothers who wore green attires midway into the show.

    Subscribers who participated in dance competitions were also rewarded with goody bags. In the ladies category, Janet Nwachukwu, Lilian Ukwamefune and Hope Ogodogun emerged winners while  Kelvin Sunday, Godson Ogaga and Emmanuel Sunday won in the men’s category.

    Warri was the fifth stop in the nationwide comedy show that has held in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu and Owerri. Over the next five months, Glo Laffta Fest will go to other major cities including Awka, Ikeja, Ikorodu, FESTAC, Ajah, Asaba, Calabar, Aba, Suleja, Kubwa, Ibadan, Ijebu Ode, Abeokuta, Ekpoma, Kaduna, Akure, Lokoja, and Anyigba.

    To attend the show, Glo subscribers are expected to use up to N2,000 credit within one month and text LOL and preferred location to the short code 240; for example, “LOL Yenegoa’ to 240

  • Foreign comedians in Nigeria… what experience?

    Foreign comedians in Nigeria… what experience?

    As indigenous telecommunications company, Globacom, continues to build the hype of its coming comedy show around American top comedians, Tony Roberts and Deeray Davis, who may arrive in the country soon, the impact of proximity in joke appreciation became a topic of discourse among some event managers who were enjoying a casual time at an Ikeja, Lagos Public Relations firm yesterday.

    “Nigerian music and comedy have come of age,” said Dare, who pointed out that, “gone are the days when club bangers were foreign hits. And so is our comedy which helps us to laugh off the harsh reality of our pains as a nation where almost everything is in comatose. Without undermining the intelligence of Nigerians, jokes by Americans may be too elitist.”

    Dare’s view did not appear to go well with Clem’s who thought that the story of America, is the story of the world, using the Madea comedy series as an example of a comic programme that is loved by many Nigerians. Madea is themed after morality and other social issues, wherein the woman/man character, a no-nonsense protagonist uses subtle, comical means to communicate his radical approach, as a change agent.

    “Unlike music and literature, other genres of the art like movies have not been able to enjoy total local patronage by Nigerians,” opined Kunle, who seemed to agree with Clem. He also faulted most local comedians whose jokes are sometimes abusive and centered on poverty and hardship. Kunle was of the opinion that, while comedians in Nigeria serve as comic relief to the hardship suffered by citizens, there are a thousand and more inspiring topics that the world could grow on.

    The debate appeared to be pitching the Nigerian comedians against the visiting comics, who have been slated to perform at the Glo’s annual show called ‘Laffta Fest’. And these entrepreneurs seem to be shelving their bet until after the show.

    Roberts and Davis are expected in the country later this week for the Globacom’s special Laffta Fest shows, Invasion LOL. Touted as Nigeria’s biggest comedy show ever, the event, which is in two phases, will take place on Saturday, October 19, at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island Lagos, while the second leg holds in Abuja at the popular Thisday Dome October 25.

    In a promotional tape on the show, Roberts said, “Nigeria, how now? Join me at the Eko Hotel on October 19 and Abuja on October 25 for the Glo Laftafest shows”. He ended the promo skit with a comical display of his skill in kungfu.

    Roberts’ stagecraft is one attribute that has endeared him to fans. The artiste first stepped onto the stage at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, Michigan,USA. He has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s ComicView, and ‘It’s Showtime’ at the Apollo. He has performed his stand-up all over the world and was the recipient of the BET Robin Harris Award for Most Original Comic.

    Davis on the other hand won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and was the biggest hit on the Cedric the Entertainer Tour. Best known for his role as Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in ‘Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Business’, Davis has also appeared in other films, including ‘Semi-Pro’ and ‘21 Jump Street’.

    The visiting comedians are expected to perform with Africa’s comedians including Ndumiso Lindi of South Africa, Uganda’s Salvado and Nigeria’s top comedy acts; Basketmouth, Ali Baba, Bovi, Okey Bakassi and Akpororo. Others are Klint de Drunk, Buchi, Gordons, Funny Bone, Bash, Emeka Smith, Julius Agwu and Sim Card.

    The telecoms operator said the comedy sessions will be spiced with the best of Nigerian music, with a line-up that will feature P-Square, Lagbaja, Wande Coal, MI, Burna Boy.

     

  • Top comedians as guest artistes for Pepper Soup

    Top comedians as guest artistes for Pepper Soup

    TERRA Kulture is expected to be filled with lovers of arts and entertainers today as an adaptation of the popular novel by Elechi Amadi will be staged today September 1, 2013.

    The stage play will feature the likes of Yaw, Katherine Obiang, Lolo 1 of Wazobia FM, Lawal sheriff and Tuebi acting alongside with two foreigners Carla Chidac and Caitlin Conaty.

    According to information, comedians Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka and MC Abbey will feature as guest appearances because the play is a blend of music and comedy.

    The play is produced by Tuebi Abidde and directed by Sola Roberts.