The popular Eko Convention Centre played host to the second edition of Lagos Laughs last week. On the roll call were dignitaries from all walks of life, inckuding politicians, comedians and celebrities. Last year may have had 50 comedians on roll call, but this year’s rib-cracking moments dwarfed the success recorded last year.
From comedic performances by SeyiLaw, Gordons, Gbenga Adeyinka, Omobaba, Basketmouth, Kennyblaq, SACO, DeeOne, Princess, Woli Arole, Lasisi Elenu, Koffi, to the 15 upcoming comedians that contested live on stage as part of the Ibile Comedy Challenge, the audience reeled to an unreserved laughter.
A major highlight of the show was the stage drama that humoured the Big Brother Naija housemates. Frank Donga and EmmaOhMaGod were the judges and comedian Ebiye was the police officer to bring in the culprits.
Instagram sensation, Josh2Funny came on stage as Alex and eventually as Tobi. The judge gave their comedic verdicts to the applause of the audience but nothing could prepare the audience for the entrance of fast-rising comedian, Mc Lively, who posed as Collins (the supposed ex-boyfriend of Nina) and came to vent his anger to Nina and the judges.
Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode, was represented by Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Steve Ayorinde, who said the state government decided to put it’s weight behind Lagos Laughs 2018 as part of efforts to make Lagos the most thriving place for art and culture.
“We are impressed with today’s showing. I am not dissapointed at all. The show represent our resolve to put the Nigerian comedy industry on a pedestal with that of other parts of the world. It shows how we are deeply interested in putting smiles on Lagosians faces and more importantly, it represent how we are positioning Lagos as the tourism hub of Africa.”
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed commended the state for being the art loving state and for supporting the comedy industry and other arts like no other person has done before.
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