Maisha Magic East in partnership with Daniel ‘Churchill’
Ndambuki is in search of Kenya’s ‘Ultimate Comic’. The new reality show dubbed Ultimate
Comic is a televised stand-up TV comedy show which aims to find one rib
cracking stand-up comedian between the age of 18 and 50 to perform comedy acts
on stage, created by themselves.
The hunt will begin through auditions in four major towns in
Kenya beginning in Mombasa from today, 22nd & 23rd September, then moving
to Kisumu City on 29th and 30th September. Auditions will be held in Nakuru on
6th and 7th October and finally Nairobi on 13th and 14th October.
Maisha Magic East Head of Channel Margaret Mathore says, “The
Ultimate Comic is a platform that Maisha Magic East is offering, for local
comedians to showcase their talent. We strive to deliver the shows that people
love into their hands and their living rooms while using our influence and
resources to play a positive role in Africa. We remain committed to helping to
grow our local people and creative industries. This show is a continued sign of
that commitment by Maisha Magic East.”
Following the auditions, 40 successful comedians from across
the country will be shortlisted to take part in the knock out stages and live
shows before the grand finale scheduled for March 2018. In the winner takes all
show, The Ultimate Comic will have a hefty task of not only bringing rib
cracking stand-up comedy to convince the judges of the show that they are the
funniest person, but will have to win the love of the whole country to garner
votes for the top position.
Judges include renowned comedians Tony Njuguna, Felix
Odiwuor popularly known as Jalang’o and radio host Massawe Japanni. The short
listed comedians will also receive mentorship by various top personalities
among them Charles Bukeko, aka Papa Shirandula, MC Jessy, Abel Mutua, Sammy
Mwangi, Victor Ber, Carolyne Adong’o and Obillo Ng’ongo.
The Ultimate Comic aims to grow new talent in the comedy
industry and accord a chance for both the young and old alike to realize their
dreams. The call for auditions is open for comedians aged between 18 and 50, with
fresh rib cracking ideas and jokes that will make for good quality
entertainment. The winner of The Ultimate Comic will not only have the title
Ultimate Comic, but they will also walk away with a TV contract, one million
shillings and a car in the winner takes all competition.
The Ultimate Comic show will air on Maisha Magic East from Saturday
4 November 2017 at 8.30pm. It becomes the 5th of the 15 local shows to launch
on Maisha Magic East for the year 2017/2018 in an aim to promote local
productions and in turn support local talent in the film industry.
The new comedy reality show will air exclusively on Maisha
Magic East on DStv channel 158 and GOtv channel 4 air every Saturday at 8.30pm
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