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Introduction: A New Stage for African Laughter Once upon a time, African comedy lived on TV screens and live stages. But today, the biggest laughs come from smartphones — and the punchlines last only 60 seconds. TikTok has become Africa’s new comedy club, where skit makers turn everyday chaos into viral gold. From Nigerian slang-filled … Read more
There’s a universal truth every child knows: dad jokes are unavoidable. But when you add a dash of African culture, local languages, and parental swagger, something magical — and hilariously unique — happens. Welcome to the world of Black Dad Jokes: African Edition, where humor meets heritage, and where every “serious” father somehow becomes the … Read more
For Africans living abroad, few things feel as comforting — or as funny — as good Pidgin English jokes. Whether you’re in London, Toronto, or New York, hearing phrases like “Na who send me?” or “I no go gree!” instantly brings a smile. Pidgin, the unofficial language of laughter, has become one of Africa’s most … Read more
In today’s fast-moving digital world, few things spread faster than a Nigerian comedy skit. From the viral outbursts of Broda Shaggi screaming “Oya hit me!” to Taooma’s lightning-fast character switches and Mr Macaroni’s classic “You’re doing well!”, Nigerian comedians have turned everyday life into an art form — and their humor has crossed borders, languages, … Read more
Two years after colleagues declared him missing following back-to-back Lagos shows, comedian Brain Wizzy has returned to public activity — posting reels and promoting shows in 2025 — prompting fans to demand answers about the circumstances that led to his disappearance in October 2023. While the initial alarm drew widespread social media attention, there is … Read more
The city of Abuja is preparing for a night of laughter and entertainment as the 7th edition of the comedy and entertainment show Leave Comedy for Shortcut takes center stage on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the prestigious Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel. The event, organized by popular comedian MC Shortcut under his … Read more
A Nigerian monarch has called for the arrest of controversial social media personality Mandy Kiss following her announcement of a planned “marathon s*x challenge” in Lagos. The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, made the appeal in an open letter to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging authorities to intervene before … Read more
Discover how South African creative Wendy Gumede went from funny YouTube skits to writing scripts for Netflix. A story of resilience, rejection, and ultimate stardom. Who is Wendy Gumede? Wendy Gumede, better known by her online alias “The Black Wendy,” is a South African actress, YouTube skitmaker, screenwriter, and digital content creator. Born on August … Read more
Discover 10 reasons some African comedians struggle to make it big — from poor branding to viral burnout. Insightful, funny & educational Comedy in Africa is booming. From Nigeria’s stand-up kings to South Africa’s late-night stars, from Ghana’s skit-makers to Kenya’s rising comic voices — laughter is everywhere. Yet, for every comedian who makes it … Read more
Lusaka, Zambia — Popular Zambian comedian and content creator Ba Matero has emerged as the biggest winner at the Zamtel Social Media Awards 2024/2025, scooping all six categories he was nominated in and driving home the grand prize, a brand-new Toyota Hilux 2024. Ba Matero Thanks Fans After Historic Sweep Soon after his victory, Ba … Read more