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  • Glo Laffta Fest  lifts Owerri

    Glo Laffta Fest  lifts Owerri

    Owerri, the Imo State capital was abuzz penultimate weekend as Glo Laffta Fest comedy show hit the city as part of its tour of 27 cities across the country.

    Powered by telecoms giant, Globacom, the show which held at the Trade and Investment Centre was conceived to reward subscribers’ loyalty as well as provide them fun and entertainment.

    And indeed, attendees forgot their worries as they laughed to jokes rendered by some of Africa’s greatest comedians which included as Bovi and Basketmouth combining with other comic acts including AB Simple, Frank the Don, 2CanTalk and Senator. Nollywood actors present also included Patience Ozokwor popularly known as Mama G; Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK); Angela Okorie and Victor Osuagwu.

    “The anxieties of an average person in Nigeria today are many,” said Pius Eke, a student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri that attended the show which was anchored by screen divas Mercy Johnson and Juliet Ibrahim from Ghana.

    “We worry about virtually everything. Security, power, accommodation and even where our next meal will come from. But in the interest of our health, we should sometimes take our minds off these things and enjoy hearty laughter.”

    Another subscriber, Miriam Njoku, a budding entrepreneur described Globacom as “a wonderful network” and said that the show presented a good avenue for her and her friends to let off stress.”

    Early attendees went home with Glo-branded gift items while some won prizes in the dance and quiz competitions. In the female category, Favour Arinze, a student, emerged the best dancer, while Umeh Adaora, a banker, was second. In the male category, Anagboso Francis was adjudged the best, with Ani Chinedu emerging the first runner-up. They also received company gifts from Globacom.

    The Glo Laffta Fest train will move to other major locations including Awka, Ikeja, Ikorodu, FESTAC, Ajah, Asaba, Calabar, Enugu, Aba, Suleja, Kubwa, FCT, 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 Warri’ to 240″.

  • Basketmouth, Salvador, others serenade Abuja residents at Glo Laffta Fest

    Last Sunday, residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and its environs turned up to experience Glo Laffta Fest, Nigeria’s biggest comedy show, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki.

    Beginning from midday, fun seekers assembled from all parts of the capital city.

    While Jos-based comedian, Osama, opened the show by sharing funny anecdotes about life in the militarised city of Jos, MC Tagwaye, a comedian who mimics President Muhammadu Buhari, picked the baton and raised the tempo even higher as he made jokes around the socio-political condition of the country.

    The climax of Tagwaye’s performance was the question and answer session wherein a few members of the audience got into the role and asked ‘His Excellency’ questions. His spontaneity and quick wit got him a loud ovation. A guest sought his view on how his administration would address the issue of witches and wizards flying at night and he responded that the matter would be addressed by his Minister of Aviation.

    Port Harcourt-oriented comedian, Dan the Humorous, was next and he treated the audience to racy jokes mostly centering on health and care-giving institutions, especially teaching hospitals.

    Similarly, Salvador from Uganda, picked up the gauntlet to serenade the audience with his own style of jokes. He humorously compared the reactions of the authorities to suicidal people in the advanced countries and in his home country, Uganda.

    Other heavy weight comedians who thrilled the audience were I Go Dye, Gordons, Bovi and Basketmouth.

    Organisers say Glo Laffta will berth in Enugu next and that interested attendees of the show are expected to use up to N2,000 credit within one month and text LOL and preferred location to short code 240; for example, “LOL Enugu to 240.

    Mr. Kazeem Kaka, Globacom’s National Sales Coordinator, said the show was conceived to reward Globacom subscribers for their loyalty and that the Glo Laffta Fest show would be taken to 25 more cities over the next six months. The cities include Awka, Ikeja, Ikorodu, FESTAC, Ajah, Owerri; Asaba; Calabar; Enugu; Aba; Suleja, Kubwa, FCT, Ibadan; Ijebu Ode; Abeokuta; Ekpoma; Kaduna; Akure; Lokoja; and Anyigba.

    The Abuja edition of the show featured a dance competition that produced three winners, namely Eunice Nkwocha, Ijeh Joy and Favour Solomon.

    Adding vibes to the fun were Nollywood stars, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Patience Ozokwor popularly known as Mama G.

     

  • Basketmouth, Bovi, Salvador others thrill PH audience at Glo Laffta Fest

    Basketmouth, Bovi, Salvador others thrill PH audience at Glo Laffta Fest

    It was a laughter-filled Easter Sunday for residents of Garden City, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, who relished series of jokes by some of the continent’s funniest comedians at the recent Glo Laffta Fest comedy show.
    Put together by Globacom, the nation-wide tour event was held at the Aztech Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt Port Harcourt, attracting alongside the established acts, a home-grown talent, Arinze Baba, who tore the hall apart with imaginative stories and incredible punch lines. Baba finished his routine to an uproarious applause from the audience, most of whom were on their feet and were either whistling loudly or hollering on top of their voices.
    His performance preceded those of more established stand up acts, Acapella and Bash, while the master joke merchants, Basketmouth, Bovi, Gordons and Salvador from Uganda, vividly demonstrated why they have remained enduring stars on the continent’s entertainment firmament.
    There was also room for up and coming talents to strut their stuff on the grand stage of the crowded event centre, with the duo of GSN and K.O. Baba leading the pack.
    Members of the audience also had opportunity to share the spotlight with the international stars as they participated in energetic competitive dance that produced three winners each in the male and female categories.
    In the female category, Mercy Igboanugo and Joy Boniface, both students and Faith ‘Dizzbaby’ Kwelle (entertainer), emerged joint winners as the audience could not decide who the best of the three was.
    In the male category, the trio of Emmanuel Odiase, a youth corps member, King Birabi, a comedian, and Ojinmaduka Divine, a student, outlasted the legion of men who jumped on the stage to try their luck. They went home with Glo-branded gift packs.
    Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, ace actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, accomplished comedian, Victor Osuagwu and the goddess of Nollywood, Patience Ozokwor brightened the night with their presence.
    The Glo Laffta Fest is scheduled to hold in 26 other cities including Awka, Ikeja, Ikorodu, FESTAC , Ajah, Owerri; Asaba; Calabar; Enugu; Aba; Suleja, Kubwa, FCT, Ibadan; Ijebu Ode; Abeokuta; Ekpoma; Kaduna; Akure; Lokoja; and Anyigba.
    The next show will hold in Abuja at the Old Parade Ground, Garki on Sunday, 23 April, 2017.

  • Stars dazzle at Invasion L.O.L in Ibadan

    Stars dazzle at Invasion L.O.L in Ibadan

    THE expansive hall of Kakanfo Inn recently played host to the Ibadan edition of Glo Laffta Fest, where 17 national and international artistes featured.

    The event, which was anchored by Basketmouth, paraded other stars such as Gbenga Adeyinka, Bovi, Seyi Law, Bash, Akpororo, Osama, Akapella, Odogwu, Omobaba and Ajebaba.

    The side attraction was the choreography by Quba Dancing Company.

    The show also featured the Ugandan sensational stand-up comedian, Salvador, who got a standing ovation for his superlative performance.

    While DJ Jimmy Jatt manned the juke box, the Nigerian music industry was well represented by the trio of Lynxx, Burna Boy and MI who wrapped up the show.

    Basketmouth and other comedians joined MI as he sang, took a bow and thanked the crowd for making the evening and the entire project a massive success.

    Tagged Invasion L.O.L., the concert is packaged by Globacom as part of the activities marking its 10th anniversary.

    The show started in Lagos with the mega edition that held in Abuja and featured top American, South African, Ugandan and Nigerian artistes.