Entertainer extraordinaire, Basketmouth, to feature on Comedy Central EP in celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day

 Comedy Central “makes life funnier” with pan-African music sketch roll out

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Basketmouth joins fellow African artists Mashabela Galane, Mpumi, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Kurt Darren, Leah, Donald and Robot Boii to inspire with hilarious Comedy Central EP uniting musicians and comedians during Nigeria’s Independence Day and South Africa’s Heritage month commemorations.

 

It’s an entertainment rarity to pair music and comedy in the same space and Comedy Central Africa (DStv Channel 122) is here to make life brighter and funnier as we round off the year with a one-of-a-kind hilarious African musical-comedy EP.

Dedicated to producing hilarious and entertaining content for Africa and by Africans, the Comedy Central EP features a mashup of artists and comedians uniting to celebrate some of the continent’s vibrant heritage with innovative and fresh content.

And while South Africa’s Heritage month may have sparked the fire, that doesn’t mean it will not burn through the continent. As the final song from the Comedy Central EP, Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, will be dropping the hilarious new track ‘Trolls’ on October 1, 2021, in celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day, a perfect way to culminate the celebration of African culture at the heart of the EP.

The song, Trolls (Bad Belle), is produced by Duktor Sett and directed by Khris Burton. It will feature comedian Basketmouth and musician, Blaqbonez, with appearances from Romeo, NasBoy, Nasty Blaq, Kolomon and Brain Jotter. The music video will be available to view on Comedy Central Africa’s YouTube page and will air on Comedy Central Africa (Channel 122 on DSTV) from Friday, October 1, 2021. 

“I am greatly honoured to have worked on this project because it combines two great loves of mine, Comedy and Music, and allows me to shine a fun light on Nigeria. There is no better day than Independence Day to drop this addition to the Comedy Central EP as it really does highlight how far we have come as artists and people, as a country and as a continent,” said comedian and musician Basketmouth.

Influenced by the ViacomCBS Networks Africa (VCNA) diversity of channels, the EP has already brought together different African artists from various genres from Amapiano, and R&B to Afrikaans pop. With some of the funniest comedians infusing styles and comedic flavours with a smorgasbord of musicians to create a comic relief mix-pot, it’s as much fun as you can have during a lockdown.

Commenting on the new development, Dillon Khan, Vice President, Comedy Central Africa, said, “It’s the diversity of heritage on the African continent that inspired our creative team to reinvent''funny”. Comedy provides us the license to push the envelope by expressing the realities of life in a satirical manner that will either make you roar with laughter or cringe from the artist’s authenticity of storytelling. This campaign’s intent is for all of us to pause and reflect on life with our funny bones. As with all our VCNA initiatives during the pandemic, we are committed to the continued investment in our amazing local talents and providing the continent’s comedians and musicians a platform to showcase their authentic art and storytelling.”

 

Senior Channels Manager, ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Solafunmi Sosanya, also added that “Comedy Central Africa has been able to bring laughter and comic relief into many spaces. We are especially proud of the diverse group of artists featured on this EP. Basketmouth is a great addition to the project that underlines our impact across the continent. The October 1 release is the perfect celebration of Nigeria's independence, its people, and all that they represent; happiness, joy and lots of talent.”

 

All the songs feature themes from trending topics that are of cultural and social relevance with a dose of Comedy Central Africa humour. The star-studded EP features collaborations by stars such as Basketmouth, Mashabela Galane, Mpumi, Robot Boii, Kurt Darren, Leah, Priddy Ugly and more. Music videos from the EP are available to view on Comedy Central Africa’s YouTube page and will air to a Pan-African audience on the channel (DSTV Channel 122).

 

Comedy Central Africa dropped a new song daily from September 20th in the lead up to South Africa’s Heritage Day, and with the last surprise song in the EP featuring Basketmouth dropping on October 1 in celebration of Nigeria's Independence Day, the leading brand channel for all things funny has truly held the flag high for a collective Pan-African heritage.

Watch out for the new song to be released on Nigeria’s Independence Day, October 1, 2021. Follow Comedy Central Africa on Twitter and Instagram (@ComedyCentralAF) on www.facebook.com/ComedyCentralAfrica to stay up-to-date.

With hilarious content and top-notch entertainers from across Africa, Comedy Central gives audiences access to a world of super funny, personally relatable, culturally relevant and provocative comedy through music.

Ghana 55th Independence celebration in Photos

Ghana 55th Independence celebration in Photos

Thousands gathered in one of the biggest soccer stadiums in Accra Ghana where the Independence Day Parade took place and was a very successful and peaceful event. The President of Ghana (John Atta Mills) inspected the parade accompanied by other government and Army officials. Enjoy the photos below

Factory78tv meets R2bees at the Ghanian Independence ceremony London Indig02

Ghanaian Afrobeat stars R2bees were in London headlining the Indig02 for the 55th Ghanaian independence celebrations. The event was put together by West Coast Uk, Alordia and ABM featuring some of Ghana's finest artistes in R2bees and Stay Jay including UK Afrobeat acts, Vibe squad, Mista Silva, May7ven and a many more.

Factory78tv caught up with R2bees before their performance for a little chat about goings on in their blossoming career, their recent ban by the VGMA as well as the success of their musical collaborations thus far.

For the entire interview and clips of their stunning stage performance including an appearance by UK chart topper Tinchy Stryder watch here on F78tv.

R2Bees, Vibe Squad Live At Ghana 55th Independence Day Event | London, UK | March, 3rd 2011

Riding on the huge success of the last Ghana Independence Day ABM, Alordia and West Coast UK have come together to create an ostentatious Ghanaian Independence Day Party, better than any other previous & present Ghana Independence Day event EVER to be held in London.

Celebrating The Black Star of Africa is turning 55 held at the Indigo 02 Arena on the 3rd of March with SPECIAL LIVE GUEST PERFORMANCES.

No other Independence Day event can boast up to 2,500 ravers attending their last event partying and dancing till the 4AM, our latest Ghana Independence Day has been tipped to break this record and reach over 3 THOSAND ravers to descend on the Indigo Arena 3rd March 2012.

Hosted by Choice FM’s DJ Abarantee, the event will have a strong, fantastic line up of Ghanaian talent. Already confirmed are LIVE PERFORMANCES from WORLD FAMOUS R2BEES head-lining the event, as well as Stay J, UK AfroBeat Artists Vibe Squad, May7ven, Mista Silva, A-Star, Flava and Kwamz.

London is hosting the World Olympics soon so why not begin celebrations by attending the most talked about event on the AfroBeats calendar. Ghana has produced the most amazing AfroBeats talent that are already creating headlines all over the world and gaining Ghana international recognition on the music scene. With such talents like UK Ghanaian artists like Vibe Squad who are well known for their smash hit WADI MI SIKA (see link below), recently Vibe Squad were featured in a 2 spread in the Evening Standard with other UK artist May7ven. Another rising talent of Asamoah Gyan a professional footballer who performed his song AFRICAN GIRLS at HipLife Festival and had it broadcast on Sky Sports News, or the popular dance called the AZONTO taking the UK and world by storm created by Ghanaian artist Sarkodie which had UK artist Wretch 32 and Chipmunk doing the moves and collaborating on remixes as well as people from all nationalities and countries doing the AZONTO. Ghana is a country on the rise with huge talents and big movements in the year 2012.

Ghana 55th Independence event will be held at the Indigo Arena 02 celebrating in true Ghanaian, fashion, style, and flavour as well as the huge achievements of Ghana with both Afrobeat lovers and Ghanaians all over the UK under one roof.

So if you thought that the last Ghana Independence day event was good you will be blown away for the Ghana 55th Independence event on the 3rd March 2012 at the Indigo Arena will sure be a ground breaker putting Ghana on the map for many years to come.

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