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Basketmouth wows Comedy Central fans at Parker’s

Basketmouth’s recent gig, Comedy Central Present’s Basketmouth Live at Parker’s went down superbly with South African comedy fans. As the first Nigerian comedian to headline the series, Basketmouth won over many comedy followers at the sell-out stand-up comedy gig, which took place on April 24 at Parker’s Comedy & Jive, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Transcending race and culture with his comic delivery, Basketmouth held the audience’s rapt attention as he showcased his inimitable brand of humour.

Among topics that threw the audience into laughing hysterics were his hilarious comments on Nigerian culture, what it was like to be a Nigerian in South Africa, the differences between a Nigerian couple fighting and a South African couple fighting, tips for guys on how to trick a girl into staying the night and tips for girls on how to avoid being tricked into staying the night!

“Basketmouth received the warmest welcome and the longest standing ovation we’ve ever seen –a triumphant endorsement of an artiste at the top of his comedy powers and sure proof that Nigerian comedy and comedians can cross borders”, commented Evert van der Veer, Head of Comedy Central, Africa.

Supporting Basketmouth at the comedy showcase were US-born Arlen “Griff” Griffin, South African Chris Mapane and product of the Cape Comedy Collective’s Comedy Lab workshops, Mel Jones. Launched in sub-Saharan Africa about 18 months ago, Comedy Central has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig at the legendary venue in Johannesburg.
Among brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.