Build Your Nollywood Comedy: Who Are Your Funniest 10 Actors in Nigeria?

The Nollywood comedy industry has produced many actors who have demonstrated their comedic talents, but some have never been in a role together, which is why we put together this list. If you have to put a few actors together for a comedy role, which of these actors would make it to your list? Funke... Read More

The Film Blog

cOMEDY, nollwood industry, nollywood

January 24, 2026

Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, we have all been entertained by our favourite podcasters, who are sharing their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by fans who prefer dedicating hours to hearing their favourite podcasters narrate their experiences. We have compiled a list of the top 5 podcasts in Nigeria... Read More

The Media Blog

cOMEDY, entertainment, fashion, Nigerian podcasts, podcasts, Podcasts of the week, Pop culture

November 15, 2024

Places To Visit This Weekend In Lagos

It’s the weekend again; we’re glad to be in our space for the next two days. What things do you have on your to-do list this weekend? Would you rather stay indoors and recuperate, or would you like to know where the party is this weekend? It’s Lagos State, the city that never sleeps, and... Read More

Lifestyle

cOMEDY, Johnny Drille, lifestyle, nightlife, places to go in lagos

November 9, 2024

Top 25 TV Shows Of All Time

If you are felling stuck on what watch, just as there is no end to creativity in the entertainment industry, there will never be an end to the production and release of amazing TV shows on the internet and around the world. YNaija has created a list of the top 25 TV shows of all... Read More

The Film Blog

adventure, cOMEDY, crime, entertainment, Hbo Max, Hollywood, Hulu, Prime Videos, series, thriller, Top 25 TV shows of all time

July 26, 2024

Places To Visit This Weekend In Lagos

Lifestyle

cOMEDY, lagos, Lagos nightlife, nightlife, party, partying

September 14, 2023

Here Are The Leading Content Creators Of The Week: Shaping the Nigerian Content Landscape

Content creators hold a special place in the vast world of social media. They can captivate our attention, tickle our funny bones, and inspire us with their creativity. These creators reign supreme in Nigeria’s entertainment sphere, bringing joy and laughter to our lives through platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Join us as we unveil the... Read More

Rankings, The Media Blog

cOMEDY, Content Creators, content creators in Nigeria, Enioluwa, fashion, instagram, Layi Wasabi, Nigerian content creators, social media, TikTok

July 13, 2020

Cleopatra Williams takes on Reality TV with her YouTube debut

Actor and comedian Steven Chuks has spent the last two years steadily building a repertoire of characters with robust backstories and unique quirks via his Instagram account. Leaning heavily on his Igbo heritage and the family dynamics of millennial families, Chuks has been able to enrapture a corner of the internet with a fanbase that... Read More

The Media Blog

Cleopatra Williams, cOMEDY, Instagram comedy, Queen Cleo, Steven Chuks

May 8, 2020

Yvonne Orji is making the leap to comedy with her first HBO special

It might have taken 4 years and 4 seasons of HBO’s Insecure, and a highly rated podcast with fellow Nigerian creative and creator Luvvie Ajayi for Nigerian born actress Yvonne Orji to finally admit to the world she is as much a comic as she is an actress, but it is finally happening. And it... Read More

Blogs

cOMEDY, HBO, Yvonne Orji

November 5, 2019

Isn’t Crazeclown too big a brand to be engaging in misogynistic jokes?

Nigerian comedy really is in the dumps, with the exception of a handful of truly talented comedians (Maraji mostly) the new crop of social media comedians have created content that is rarely self referential and truly challenging. Instead we’ve had a regurgitated mashup of old timey tropes, cross dressing visual gags and skit story lines... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Editor's Pick

cOMEDY, Craze Clown, humour, misogyny, Sydney Talker

June 12, 2018

Here’s the trailer for upcoming comedy series “The Chairman,” which has a problem of being unfunny

Two words came to my mind while watching the trailer for The Chairman: lukewarm and unfunny. Purportedly, the upcoming tv series is fleshed in the mould of comedy, but how come nothing in the one-minute-plus trailer convincingly conveyed humour? Per the synopsis, The Chairman tells the story of a rich and uneducated man who buys... Read More

The Media Blog

Bola Oba, cOMEDY, Etinosa Idemudia, Fathia Williams, Muyiwa Adegoke, the Chairman, TV Show

November 10, 2017

DStv Kids: Meet your favourite characters at NickFest 2017

DStv in partnership with Nickelodeon is giving kids and parents an opportunity of a lifetime. DStv subscribers will be treated to an amazing weekend of music and family fun, packed with lots of entertaining events and experiences With a matchless blend of live music from A- List Artistes and appearances from Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Shimmer Shine and... Read More

Sponsored

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August 15, 2017

Count down to the Funny by Nature 2017 comedy show by Honeytongue Entertainment

Guess what’s happening this weekend, It is the Honeytongue Entertainment’s Funny by Nature 2017 comedy show which will be holding at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos State. It will be the comedy show of a lifetime with special GUEST performances from top comedians including Koffi, Akpororo, Omo BABA, Teju Babyface, Bash, Mike Abdul and many others.... Read More

Sponsored

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July 8, 2017

I was born to entertain people – Chigurl

Popular comedienne and actress, Chioma Omeruah popularly known as Chigul has said she discovered her passion for entertainment while mimicking people as a kid. In an interview with Punch, Chigul said she sees herself as a drug peddler who “peddles joy”. “I think I was born to entertain people. Ever since I was a child,... Read More

The News Blog

Chigul, Chioma Onuorah, cOMEDY, entertainer

June 26, 2017

Abimbola Fashola, Okey Bakassi, AY, others turn up for Akpororo VS Akpororo

Comedian Akpororo was able to successfully draw a large crowd of reputable Nigerians for this year’s edition of his yearly comedy show, Akpororo vs Akpororo. The event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites and lived up to its fame as the go-to for comic madness. Here are some of the guests that were spotted... Read More

The News Blog

Akpororo, AY, Bimbo Fashola, cOMEDY, event, Okey Bakassi, yaw

June 24, 2017

Enjoy marathon laughter this marathon holidays at Akpororo vs Akpororo Live at the Eko Hotel.

It’s another marathon holidays weekend with Friday to Tuesday technically free days. What will you be doing on Sunday Night if not having a marathon laughter session at Akpororo vs Akpororo Live at the Eko Hotel. Tickets fast selling out: Eko Hotel and Suites, All Tastee Fried Chicken Outlets, Silver bird Cinemas, Genesis Cinemas, Film House... Read More

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June 20, 2017

Akpororo vs Akpororo tickets fast selling out

Top comedy Acts confirmed for Akpororo vs Akpororo as tickets are fast selling for N5000 Regular, N20,000 VIP, Table for 10 , N1,000,000. Tickets available at: Eko Hotel and Suites, All Tastee Fried Chicken Outlets, Silver bird Cinemas, Genesis Cinemas, Film House Cinemas, Ebaeno Supermarket, Slot Outlets, ariiyaticketing.com, naijaticketshop.com, onsele.com or call 08025193341 Akpororo vs Akpororo... Read More

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June 6, 2017

‘Alakada Reloaded’ has grossed N50m in one week – Toyin Abraham

Movie ‘Alakada Reloaded has grossed N50m at the cinemas since its release about a week ago, actress and producer of the movie, Toyin Abraham has said. According to her, the movie has also been selling in non-Yoruba speaking states. “We have made 50 million naira now and it has only been a week since the... Read More

The News Blog

Alakada Reloaded, cinemas, cOMEDY, N50m, one week, Toyin Abraham

June 4, 2017

Who is Bill Maher? The American comedian everyone hates for dropping the “N***a” word on live TV

Comedian, Bill Maher was up to the usual business on his talk show, Real Time With Bill Maher when he dropped the N-word in an interview session with Nebraska Senator, Ben Sasse. According to Vox.com, Maher raised a question about adults dressing up for Halloween in Nebraska, it was yet another joke set in motion. Sasse... Read More

Thinking Through

bill maher, cOMEDY, Late Night Show, N, racial slur

June 2, 2017

Kathy Griffin to address alleged bullying from the Trump family at conference

Comedian Kathy Griffin will explain the “true motivation behind the image” of a bloodied mask of President Trump that blew up the media space and internet earlier this week at a press conference Friday. nd respond to alleged bullying from the Trump family on Friday. The video which has cost the comedian her job as CNN’S... Read More

Donald Trump

cOMEDY, Donald Trump Jnr, kathy griffin, Lisa bloom, melania, President Trump, Press Conference, trump

May 22, 2017

The Thread: This is for those who don’t know the difference between satire and comedy

Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Tonight show all anchored by comedians/satirists are making waves in America currently, thanks to President Trump’s continual gaffes. These shows are predominantly based on satire. And they make people laugh. Elnathan John, writer and satirist believes they are losing the plot. He takes a different tack: satire is... Read More

Opinion

cOMEDY, elnathan john, nigeria, President Trump, satire, The Thread, trevor noah

May 18, 2017

Yaw promises a night of endless laughter at #APERE on May 28

Comedian and OAP Steve Onu popularly known as Yaw has promised Nigerians a night of unending laughter at his upcoming show titled ‘APERE’ which is scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The highlight of ‘Yaw Live on Stage’ annual comedy show is usually a stage... Read More

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May 17, 2017

Video: Did President Trump copy his commencement speech from a movie?

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump’s May 13 commencement speech at Liberty University became the center of Jimmy Fallon’s monologue on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Monday night. The late night host joked that Trump’s speech was remarkably similar to Elle Wood’s (Reese Witherspoon) speech in “Legally Blonde.” Fallon began by insinuating that Trump’s... Read More

The News Blog

cOMEDY, Jimmy Fallon, legally blonde, plagiarism, The Tonight Show, trump

May 12, 2017

Comedian Yaw gears up for the 9th edition of “Yaw live on stage” tagged #Apere

Award-winning comedian, actor and OAP Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu has announced the 9th edition of his annual “Yaw Live on Stage” comedy show titled ‘APERE’ set to hold on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island Lagos. This year, the show’s highlight is an amusing stage play titled ‘Apere’ (meaning basket) featuring... Read More

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May 6, 2017

Bolanle Olukanni, Ben Murray-Bruce, Abimbola Fashola | See all the photos from Bovi’s Man on Fire

The third edition of comedian Bovi’s comedy concert, Man on Fire held on Friday at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The show was attended by TV, radio and movie personalities, politicians, socialites and everyone else who just wanted a fresh dose of comedy. Former Lagos state First Lady, Abimbola Fashola, Senator... Read More

The News Blog

Abimbola Fashola, Ben Murray Bruce, Bolanle Olukanni, Bovi, cOMEDY, concert, man on fire

May 6, 2017

I felt no heat at Bovi’s Man on Fire | Attendee shares her experience

by Tolu Omoyeni There must have been fire and some must have felt it but for me, it was a cold, cold night. It was the first time in my whole life I was bothered enough to attend a comedy show. I appreciate Bovi and his craft and I genuinely think he’s one of the... Read More

Thinking Through

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April 26, 2017

Mother’s Day celebration in Lagos: Yeye Cabaret 2017 – “Queen Of My Heart”

A night of comedy, music, drama, Poetry, lots of joy and pure bliss! This year’s Mothers Day was an unforgettable experience for mothers in Lagos State who attended the fourth edition of Yeye Cabaret themed “Queen Of My Heart. Dipe the creator and convener of Yeye Cabaret opened the show with a unique performance of... Read More

More, Sponsored

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April 21, 2017

Bovi Man on Fire… the funniest show of 2017

The super hilarious Nigerian comedian, Bovi returns with the 3rd Edition of the No.1 standup comedy concert; BOVI MAN ON FIRE!!!. Brought to you by Flytime Promotions and Kountry Kulture. Date: May 5th, 2017 Venue: Eko Convention Center Time: 8pm Tickets: N5k and N25k For Table Bookings, call: 08174565603 Tickets sold at : Silverbird Cinemas,... Read More

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April 19, 2017

APC has turned EFCC into a comedy outfit to entertain Nigerians – PDP

by Dolapo Adelana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to fight corruption and stop entertaining Nigerians with the recent discoveries of monies by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a series of tweets on Wednesday the opposition party said the federal government must reveal the identities... Read More

The News Blog

anti-corruption, APC, cOMEDY, EFCC, entertainment, PDP

April 19, 2017

BBNaija housemates, Ali Baba, Adesua Etomi and others at this year’s edition of AY Live (PHOTOS)

It was another exciting edition of the annual comedy concert, AY LIVE on Easter Sunday at Eko Hotel and Suites. The theme for this year’s edition was Generations of Laughter and AY Makun alongside Ali Baba, Akpororo, Okey Bakassi, I Go Dye, Woli Arole, Helen Paul and one of South Africa’s biggest comediennes, Thenjiwe were... Read More

The News Blog

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Places To Visit This Weekend In Lagos

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Cleopatra Williams takes on Reality TV with her YouTube debut

Yvonne Orji is making the leap to comedy with her first HBO special

Isn’t Crazeclown too big a brand to be engaging in misogynistic jokes?

Here’s the trailer for upcoming comedy series “The Chairman,” which has a problem of being unfunny

DStv Kids: Meet your favourite characters at NickFest 2017

Count down to the Funny by Nature 2017 comedy show by Honeytongue Entertainment

I was born to entertain people – Chigurl

The Film Blog: Omotola has something to say about the obsession with comedies – you should listen

Abimbola Fashola, Okey Bakassi, AY, others turn up for Akpororo VS Akpororo

Enjoy marathon laughter this marathon holidays at Akpororo vs Akpororo Live at the Eko Hotel.

Akpororo vs Akpororo tickets fast selling out

‘Alakada Reloaded’ has grossed N50m in one week – Toyin Abraham

Who is Bill Maher? The American comedian everyone hates for dropping the “N***a” word on live TV

Kathy Griffin to address alleged bullying from the Trump family at conference

The Thread: This is for those who don’t know the difference between satire and comedy

Yaw promises a night of endless laughter at #APERE on May 28

Video: Did President Trump copy his commencement speech from a movie?

Comedian Yaw gears up for the 9th edition of “Yaw live on stage” tagged #Apere

Bolanle Olukanni, Ben Murray-Bruce, Abimbola Fashola | See all the photos from Bovi’s Man on Fire

I felt no heat at Bovi’s Man on Fire | Attendee shares her experience

Mother’s Day celebration in Lagos: Yeye Cabaret 2017 – “Queen Of My Heart”

Bovi Man on Fire… the funniest show of 2017

APC has turned EFCC into a comedy outfit to entertain Nigerians – PDP

BBNaija housemates, Ali Baba, Adesua Etomi and others at this year’s edition of AY Live (PHOTOS)

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