There has been humor in the United States for as long as it has been a country. After all, life was tough and laughing was one important way to cope and survive. However, standup comedy as an art form took a while to evolve and catch on. The history is rich and whole books have [...]
Going back to the 80’s era, a few sitcom programmes were aired on TV such as Basi & Co, Second chance, The New Masquerade, Koko Close, which thrilled the Nigerian viewers, especially Lagosians with various hilarious episodes. Sitcom was definitely “it”. However, one man decided to take the bull by the horn and introduce stand [...]
How To Begin Performing Standup Comedy:”
So you want to do standup comedy. You’ve always been “funny” and love making people laugh, and everyone tells you should have a go at it. Maybe it’s even your dream career. Whether you are just looking to it as a side endeavor or seriously as a full time career, [...]
First Stand Up Comedy Routine:
Everyone who tries to learn stand-up comedy already knows that…
One of the biggest problems most new comedians face when they are trying to learn stand-up comedy is that they can’t seem to get to the punchlines quick enough in their act.
So, you want to be a standup comic? Please let me know where to send the flowers for your funeral. All kidding aside, standup comedy is one of the loneliest things anybody can want to do. There you are on stage in front of all those people with nothing between you and them but a [...]
News flash…it’s a tough world out there. Things that were funny years ago aren’t so funny anymore. We’ve got more entertainment now than we know what to do with. If you don’t have at least 200 cable stations, you’re living in the stone ages. Comedy is all around. So if you’re thinking of becoming a [...]
Everybody is a comedian. Well, at least they either think they are or want to be. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably thinking of making a go at standup comedy. If that’s the case, there are a few things you’re going to want to know before you begin. Comedy is no laughing matter and [...]