Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One Nigerian TikToker, who has 1.5 million TikTok followers, is addressing useless African stereotypes on the platform. Charity ...

In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with a leading scholar in humor studies. Dr. Jennalee Donian is an NIHSS postdoctoral research fellow at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa ...

Trevor Noah leads South Africa's Festival of Comedy, showcasing rising talent like Lindsey Johnson and Thabiso Mhlongo, ...

The esteemed TR Studios is set to host an unprecedented comedy event as "Laugh Out Loud: Black And Proud," a groundbreaking comedy sketch show fully produced by and featuring the rich voices of the ...

President Sir Frank Cooper of The African American Humor Awards Society, the very first Black comedy award show. Photo Credit: Sir Frank Cooper Established in 1989 by Sir Frank Cooper, The African ...

Laugh all you want but the success of filmmaker Brett Michael Innes’ first foray into mockumentary territory with “Daryn’s Gym” is part of a growing South African slate flexing its muscles within a ...

*Theater enthusiasts in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant world of Ghanaian culture through the eyes of acclaimed playwright Jocelyn Bioh when her hit play, ‘JaJa’s ...

Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny. Rowland ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Comedian Alfred Mugenzi stands on the dimly lit stage, and a single spotlight illuminates his figure. The audience in Bujumbura laughs ...