Stand-up comedy show to hold in Lagos

December 4, 2017 2:16 PM

Laugh Fest symbolizes comedy with a heart, and encourages its audience to spend their time, money and energy in a socially conscious way.

The Joyful Joy Foundation premiered the wildly successful Laugh Fest stand-up comedy fundraiser in New York to a sold out audience, and is now excited to present in Lagos, Nigeria.

100% of proceeds benefit the Joyful Joy Foundation’s Pop-Up Clinic outreach program focused on eradicating malaria.

The evening will feature a power packed line-up of comedians and celebrity performances. Headlining the show are HBO's Insecure actress, Yvonne Orji and celebrated comedian AY Makun. Hosting the evening are, Chigul and Akah Nnani, and brief remarks to set the stage will come from actress & Joyful Joy Founder - Osas Ighodaro Ajibade.

The amazingly talented comedic line-up will include Ushbebe, Kenny Blaq, & Wofai Fada. The audience will also get a sneak peek performance from the highly anticipated play - Fela and the Kalakuta Queens. Audience members will also have an exciting opportunity to win a date with their favorite celebrity.

Celebrities include, Beverly Naya, Adunni Ade, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Alexx Ekubo, Mawuli Gavor and Praiz!! To close the night out, singer Niniola will present an exciting performance.

Laugh Fest symbolizes comedy with a heart, and encourages its audience to spend their time, money and energy in a socially conscious way. Guests can expect to be supremely entertained, while knowing that their support will have a long-term impact on saving lives. To learn more, everyone is invited to visit Joyful Joy at www.joyfuljoy.org.

Joyful Joy is a celebration of life. It is a reminder to love those you hold dear, honor the ones you have lost and do your very best to support those who are in desperate need. Joyful Joy has begun a movement to Spread More Joy by transforming access to malaria education and treatment. JJF has been visiting vulnerable communities in Nigeria since 2013, and has positively impacted over 20,000 lives.

This all happens at the Terra Kulture Arena, December 21st, 2017, Red Carpet & Cocktail Hour 6:00pm; Showtime 7:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase at the Terra Kulture and www.afritickets.com. Regular tickets are priced at N5,000, VIP are N10,000 and VVIP are available at N20,000.