5 TOP 9JA COMEDIANS GHANAIANS ARE CRAZY ABOUT

Why They Are In Hot Demand

Just like Nigerian musicians have become the darling of Ghanaians; comedians from Nigeria are also making waves in the country. Ironically, comedy business is almost non existence among Ghanaians, as there is barely any single well-known stand up comedian. This development has created a big opportunity for Nigerian comedians to tap into the available potentials in that sector in the country.

The advent of Nigerian comedians into Ghana started only about 5 years ago. Before the stand up comedians started reigning, it was stars that used to play funny roles in Nollywood that were seen as comedians. At that time, it was the likes of Aki and Paw Paw, Sam Loco Efe, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) and others who Ghanaians are crazy about. The situation has since changed as comedy business has become big in the country, but the exclusive reserve still lies in the hands of Nigerians. There are now different comedy shows being organised in Ghana with Nigerians comedians as star attractions. Just like in Nigeria, the comedians have become choice event anchors and MCs for Ghanaians. A good number of the Nigerian comedians are now cleaning out big time as event comperes. Interestingly too, the Nigerian comedians are handsomely paid for the shows they feature in Ghana. Below is the list of 5 top Nigerian comedians who are making waves in Ghana and why Ghanaians are crazy about them.

A.Y THE COMEDIAN

His popular television programme, the A.Y Show, which has also been showing in Ghana, sold him to Ghanaians. A.Y’s creativity and modern comedy has made him one of the most loved comedians in Ghana. He has also featured on the Nite of One Thousand and One Laughs packaged by Charter House.

I GO DYE

Another product of Opa Williams’ A Thousand and One Laughs, Francis Agoda, widely known as I go Dye is yet another Nigerian comedian Ghanaians are crazy about. His raw local south-south Nigeria experience, which he shares with so much dexterity in his jokes has made Ghanaians become so fund of him. Any show featuring I Go Dye in Ghana will be sold out as every Ghanaian will not afford to miss such

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GORDONS

His participation in Opa William’s Nite of A Thousand Laughs series won him the massive acceptance he currently enjoys in Ghana. The Nite of A Thousand series recorded huge sales in Ghana and Godwin Komone, popularly known as Gordons being one of the brightest stars of the shows in Nigeria suddenly become someone everyone in Ghana wanted to see. In the last 2 years, the Warri, Nigeria-born humour merchant has become the toast of Ghanaians. Any show in Ghana that features Gordons is regarded as an undoubted success. He is one of the biggest stars that have lightened up Accra for the annual Nite of A thousand and One Laughs show.

GBENGA ADEYINKA

Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st, (Comedian of the Federal Republic, OFR) is one other comedian who enjoys massive followership in Ghana. The talented comedian is one of the pioneers of stand up comedy in Ghana. He has been a popular face among Ghanaians for more than six years. He is the choice of a good number of many corporate organisations in Ghana as events anchor. He is also the best choice for Nigerian companies in Ghana when it comes to anchoring corporate events. Gbenga Adeyinka is very conversant with Ghana and he always brings in experience to play in his jokes, which has made Ghanaians fall in love with him the more. He featured in the maiden edition of Ghana’s number 1 comedy show, Nite of A Thousand and One Laughs and ha since been a regular face in the country.

BASKETMOUTH

At the moment, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth is the most popular Nigerian comedian that Ghanaians are crazy about. He is seen by Ghanaians as the biggest Nigerian comedian. Basketmouth’s profile got the biggest boost in Ghana not too long ago, when MNet’s Studio 53 named him the number 2 comedian in Africa. He is about the highest paid Nigerian Comedian in Ghana. Basketmouth has featured in a number of comedy shows and has anchored many top events. Ghanaians are really fond of him.