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06 June 2025
What It’s Like To … Be a Working Stand-Up Comedian and Satirist in Kenya
Justine Wanda reflects on turning discomfort into punchlines, surviving burnout, and why jokes still matter when everything feels bleak.
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Film + TV
10 June 2024
Elsa Majimbo's Over Being a Comedian - and Wants You to Be, Too
Four years after becoming a viral social media sensation, many of her fans want to know where the “old Elsa” is. But Elsa Majimbo’s not bowing to anyone else’s expectations or pressure.
Film + TV
29 March 2023
Trevor Noah To Host Prime Video's First South African Show
Trevor Noah is teaming up with Prime Video to Release a new South African Show Called ‘LOL: Last One Laughing.'
Music
23 November 2020
Comedian Munya Chawawa Signs Major Deal with Atlantic Records
Zimbabwean-born, UK-based comedian Munya Chawawa, known for his hilarious online skits,has recently signed a lucrative deal with Atlantic Records.
News
09 November 2020
Kenya's Elsa Majimbo Bags 2020 E! People’s Choice Award
Internet sensation and comedian, Elsa Majimbo, has been awarded this year's People's Choice Award by E! in the African Social Star category.
News
16 September 2020
This Kenyan Comedian Is Laughing Her Way To Top Brand Collaborations
19 year old University student Elsa Majimbo used her humour to cope with quarantine and lockdown, and now some of the biggest names in the world are laughing along with her.
West Africa
14 July 2020
Josh2funny Is the Nigerian Comedian Inspiring Global Trends
The internet sensation speaks to OkayAfrica about his journey, the several comedy personalities he's created over the years, creating the viral #DontLeaveMe challenge, and being properly credited for his work.
Film + TV
08 June 2020
Momma, I Made It: Ade Samuel, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, And Kwame Onwuachi Share Their True Power
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Film + TV
05 June 2020
In Conversation: Yvonne Orji on Her Groundbreaking HBO Comedy Special Momma, I Made It!
We spoke to the Insecure star about her "documentary-music-video-comedy-show," representing Nigeria and having "a full-on Beyoncé moment."
News
22 May 2020
Tanzanian Comedian Idris Sultan Arrested for 'Cyber-Bullying' President
Tanzanian comedian Idris Sultan is in police custody after a video of him laughing at an old photograph of President John Magafuli was shared on social media.
Film + TV
21 May 2020
Zainab Johnson is Creating Unapologetic Comedy
The standup comedian, actor and podcast host talks about growing up a Black, Muslim woman in New York and what it's like fasting for Ramadan in a COVID-19 world.
Film + TV
20 May 2020
Interview: South African Comedian Tyson Ngubeni’s Skits Shine Amid Lockdown
Tyson Ngubeni's alter ego as American newscaster Bob O'Connor is winning the internet.
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