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After getting a law degree, Michael Sengazi began to dabble in theatre and ultimately decided to ditch his future career as a lawyer to become a stand-up comedian. While his parents were initially a bit upset about seeing their law school investment used to tell jokes, he eventually won them over – along with all of Burundi.
20 Mar 2022
From where I stand: The incredible story of Ivorian comedian Clentélex. Clentélex is a 23-year-old man from Ivory Coast who has overcome the odds. He grew up in a poor neighbourhood of Abidjan. Unlike many of his contemporaries who were lured into violence and crime, Clentélex used comedy as his weapon of choice.
28 Feb 2022
For a long time, many saw Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a comic actor who stumbled into the presidency. During the confrontation with Russia, however, the 44-year-old has matured into a respected statesman.
17 Apr 2021
In a quick chat with The Guardian Life, Emanuella Samuel popularly known as Emanuella, talks about winning the Nickelodeon's Favorite African Social Media Award, buying a house for her parents, and plans for the future in entertainment.
9 Jul 2020
On Popsicles this week, we return with Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, popularly known as Taaooma. The comedienne, content creator and cinematographer talks about growing up in Namibia, her relationship, popularity and how she switches her roles effortlessly.
21 Feb 2020
Nigeria's Comedian Woli Arole was so excited about Ighalo's Transfer to Manchester United. The Level of happiness in him made him jokingly claim the source of Ighalo's Career success when he prayed for him during a friendly visit at Ighalo's house.
19 Apr 2019
Ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election President Petro Poroshenko and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky held their only debate at a football stadium. Polls show Poroshenko losing to Zelensky.
9 Feb 2019
The awards night was left lacking a compere after comedian Kevin Hart pulled out following criticism of past homophobic statements. It's not the first time that Hollywood's biggest night will take place without a host.
7 Dec 2018
Comedian Kevin Hart on Thursday stepped down from hosting the 2019 Oscar ceremony after "insensitive words" about the LGBTQ community he tweeted in the past appeared online.
5 Dec 2018
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced that he will be hosting the 2019 Academy Awards next February.
25 Sep 2018
Turkish-German comedian Idil Baydar is tired of being called a migrant, even though she was born in Germany. Now she is using her own very particular brand of humor to fight back against the discrimination directed at people with her background.
20 Jun 2018
Australian comedian's brutal murder sparks nationwide anger about violence against women.