Many Nigerian stand-up comedians have become lazy and sterile in
their jokes, says star comedian, Basketmouth.
The comedian accused some of his colleagues of not spending time
to write new materials, but to recycle old jokes. “Unlike our colleagues
abroad, who take time to write new materials or engage writers to pen jokes for
their shows, Nigerian comedians seem to focus more on the production aspect of
their art at the expense of producing new materials for their shows. This has
really affected standards,” Basketmouth told P.M.NEWS Entertainment Café at a media parley to announce him as
the first Nigerian to host the international comedy gig and TV
show, Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s. The show will take place
in South Africa.
Basketmouth added that unlike in the music industry where a
singer can release a track, perform the song at every show, yet fans will dance
and celebrate him, comedy is not like that. “Trust me, once you repeat a joke
in more than three shows or any of your colleagues perform same, the fans will
be turned off. That means for every show, a comedian needs fresh jokes,” he
added.
On his choice as the first Nigerian to headline the live gig of
Africa’s only 24-hour comedy channel, Comedy Central Presents, Basketmouth said
it as an honour and a reward for hardwork. “I am really buzzed to be
representing Naija at the Comedy Central Presents…Live at
Parker’s. So, watch out, as the Nigerian invasion has begun,” he
said.
On 24 April, Basketmouth, alongside well-known South African comedians,
will perform at legendary comedy venue Parker’s Comedy & Jive in
Johannesburg, South Africa. It will be followed by a special telecast
of Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parker’s, which will
be aired exclusively on Comedy Central Channel on DSTv on 14 June.
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