comedy
Movies & TV Keteke: the 2017 Ghanaian comedy about a pregnant wife and a missed train
Keteke, directed by Peter Sedufia and released in 2017, follows a couple in 1980s Ghana who miss the train taking them to the wife's hometown for the birth of their first child. Starring Adjetey Anang and Lydia Forson, it became one of the best-loved Ghanaian films of its decade.
Profile Peter Sedufia: the Ghanaian director behind Keteke, Sidechic Gang and Aloe Vera
Peter Sedufia is a Ghanaian director known for colourful, character-driven comedies. His films include Keteke (2017), Sidechic Gang (2018) and Aloe Vera (2020), each with a distinct visual style and Ghanaian setting.
Celebrity Buzz Mr Macaroni: the skit-maker whose “you are doing well” became a Nigerian catchphrase
Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, became one of Nigeria's best-known skit-makers with his character, a wealthy, flirtatious older man whose catchphrase "you are doing well" spread across social media. He has also acted in films and spoken out during the EndSARS protests.
Entertainment Mr Ibu: the comic actor whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme
John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu after the character that made him famous, was one of Nollywood's most popular comic actors. His expressions became memes across Africa. He died in March 2024 after a long illness that included a leg amputation.
News Luca Guadagnino’s new film reimagines Sam Altman’s OpenAI story as a campy comedy
Luca Guadagnino's new film creatively reimagines Sam Altman's OpenAI story, blending humor and technology in a campy comedy.
Entertainment “The ting goes skrrrahh”: how Michael Dapaah’s Big Shaq turned a parody into a global hit
Michael Dapaah, a British comedian of Ghanaian heritage, created the character Big Shaq. His 2017 freestyle "Man's Not Hot", a parody of UK drill and grime, became a viral hit, reached the UK top ten and was performed around the world.
News Lenny Rush stars in The Reluctant Vampire, a new comedy from acclaimed writers
Lenny Rush stars in "The Reluctant Vampire," a new comedy from acclaimed writers that promises laughs and thrills.
News Madness rises from humble beginnings in a revealing 1981 docufictional comedy
Discover the captivating story behind "Madness" in this revealing 1981 docufictional comedy that explores its humble beginnings.
News Richard E Grant shines in Hay Fever as a novelist navigating family chaos in London
Richard E Grant shines in Hay Fever, portraying a novelist navigating family chaos in London with humor and charm.
News Matt King discusses stroke recovery and returning to role of Super Hans
In this article, Matt King shares his inspiring journey of stroke recovery and his return to the beloved character Super Hans.
Celebrity Buzz Mr Macaroni: the skit-maker whose “you are doing well” became a Nigerian catchphrase
Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, became one of Nigeria's best-known skit-makers with his character, a wealthy, flirtatious older man whose catchphrase "you are doing well" spread across social media. He has also acted in films and spoken out during the EndSARS protests.
Entertainment Mr Ibu: the comic actor whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme
John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu after the character that made him famous, was one of Nollywood's most popular comic actors. His expressions became memes across Africa. He died in March 2024 after a long illness that included a leg amputation.
News Luca Guadagnino’s new film reimagines Sam Altman’s OpenAI story as a campy comedy
Luca Guadagnino's new film creatively reimagines Sam Altman's OpenAI story, blending humor and technology in a campy comedy.
Entertainment “The ting goes skrrrahh”: how Michael Dapaah’s Big Shaq turned a parody into a global hit
Michael Dapaah, a British comedian of Ghanaian heritage, created the character Big Shaq. His 2017 freestyle "Man's Not Hot", a parody of UK drill and grime, became a viral hit, reached the UK top ten and was performed around the world.
News Lenny Rush stars in The Reluctant Vampire, a new comedy from acclaimed writers
Lenny Rush stars in "The Reluctant Vampire," a new comedy from acclaimed writers that promises laughs and thrills.
News Madness rises from humble beginnings in a revealing 1981 docufictional comedy
Discover the captivating story behind "Madness" in this revealing 1981 docufictional comedy that explores its humble beginnings.
News Richard E Grant shines in Hay Fever as a novelist navigating family chaos in London
Richard E Grant shines in Hay Fever, portraying a novelist navigating family chaos in London with humor and charm.
News Matt King discusses stroke recovery and returning to role of Super Hans
In this article, Matt King shares his inspiring journey of stroke recovery and his return to the beloved character Super Hans.