African Comedy Show embraces the African theme.

 The common adjective many used to describe the June event of the African Comedy show was ‘very funny’. Undeniably, many people laughed till they could literally laugh no more. The show was that good. What was funny? The comedians were. They were top class, their jokes were every day, ordinary jokes with twists and turns that brought the giggles from everybody- even those who at first who kept a blank face cracked up eventually.  When the MC is Okey Bakassi, laughter is the order of the day, misery stands no chance. The event was put on by business man David Balogun, a man who rigidly ensures that the jokes are clean. I dare say, that the monthly event is a must attend for socialites around the  London and out side London areas. If you are a wannabe, come too. The more the merrier. It is the perfect place to let your hair down and be '21' again, or if you prefer to be '18' all over again, you can. Just saying. Laughter makes you young at heart again, you know?

It was not all about jokes though, it was more like a variety show with comedy taking about three quarters of the event. The sidelines were juicy as well.  There was a raffle draw which resulted in a man winning return tickets from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. Imagine that!  There were traditional and modern dance troupes and different flavors of singing and rap. It didnt seem out of place to get up and dance.....well, you can if you want to. Hot meals and drinks were sold on site which means you can come from work and have your dinner at the Hippodrum in Goldersgreen (venue of event).  On the whole, it is fair to say that the organizers of the show left no stones unturned with the star cast of entertainers and their organisation. At the end of the evening and even for a whole week more, I would remember some of the jokes and smile.

What is even more important is that the comedians were from a variety of African countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia only to name a few. It is not Nigerian comedy, it is African comedy. The show is also educational as the entertainers whilst talking about their countries, inform, educate and entertain at the same time. A definite plus for pan Africanism.  This is why the African Comedy Show is different. It embraces the African theme as a simple show off of everything that is beautiful, funny and perfect about Africa and her people in the diaspora. If you like, you can call it our own version of 'Live at the Appolo'.

The African Comedy Show starts promptly at 730pm every second Friday of the month and carries on with an interval till 2230pm. It is an event to which you can invite your friends, lovers, colleagues at work and indeed, the entire family. They will love it. If you cannot decide where to take her too, try this one. There is an event later today at 1930pm. It is a case of be there or be square......just joking. But please do come, if you are in the North London area or around the M1 or M25. The best bit is parking is free at that time.

The next show is  today which is the 11^th of July, 2014 at the London Hippodrum in Goldersgreen.  Nigerian comedian Gordon, South Africa’s Barry Hilton, Zambia’s Kasenge and many more will be there. The question is are you? For tickets call: 07404115228. Pictures below are some from June event. Watch this space for 'gist' about tonight's show.