Standup comedy must be universal, and it is a smashing hit here in Ghana.
Pros and amateurs alike preform their props on TV, in theaters and at events around the town. They usually speak English, however, there are also standup performed in local tones, Twi and Akan languages.
The topics range widely from daily lives to foreigners, the other day, I heard one comedian was bitching about Chinese. Audience are usually young and a good mix of man and ladies. They seem to care less as long as it is funny.
Standup stars have a large following and treated like a celebrity, youtube videos like Basket mouth get nearly 150,000 views.
Along with the famed high life music, vibrant weekend clubs, stand up has established a place to stay in Ghana's culture scene.
Friday, October 16, 2009
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