How About Local Comedy on Your Mobile Phone?

Kenya’s comedy industry has received a great boost from the first African mobile devices brand, Mi-Fone that has taken into sponsoring comedians by way of promoting their works through endorsements.

Renowned stand-up comedian Nathan Muya aka JB Masanduku is among other Kenyan comedians whose talent has received publicity endorsement from the mobile phone devices company.

The company is sponsoring a series of comedy sessions dubbed Mi Comedy that seeks to nurture and promote upcoming local comedians, thereby popularizing Kenya’s talent across the continent. In addition, the company loads the comedy clips on all Mi-Fone handsets therefore promoting Kenya’s vibrant comics. 

Other local comedians who have been showcased on Mi Comedy are Chipukeezy and Dr. King’ori. Speaking on this venture, JB expressed excitement over the deal, terming it as an innovative idea, which makes it more convenient for people to access Kenyan comedy across Africa. “When Mi-Fone told me that my comedy would be loaded for free on the Mi-Fone handsets, I felt honored that they appreciate the work that we do,” said JB.

JB felt that the move by Mi-Fone to load it up on mobile phones makes comedy accessible to people who may not be able to attend his shows. “Loading it up on the phone makes people who can’t see me on TV or attend my shows have a taste of my comedy at the palm of their hands,” he added.

For samples of the comedy acts above, click HERE.