Nama on my stoep
Namibian comedians seem to be doing the most these days with almost all of them having a gig every other day. One who is preparing for his show in a couple of weeks is Big Mitch and this week he talks to tjil about what his fans can expect.
Having been busy with touring on corporate gigs around the country, Big Mitch says the growth within the comedy sector is visible and is he moving in the right direction. He says the fact that Free Your Mind is no longer the only platform with companies pitching in, will get the talent out to the public. The comedian says comedy is not yet a culture in Namibia compared to South Africa where comedians do gigs full-time, but we are heading there.
“Comedians in South Africa don't have to work in Shoprite during the day and do comedy after hours like us here. We still have our day jobs and only after work do we have time for comedy but so far we are doing great you know,” he said.
One of the benefits of corporate gigs says Mitch is allowing them to get recognition enough to enter international award competitions such as the Savanna Comics Choice Awards and the local Simply You Lifestyle Awards. The comedians are also networking outside the borders to the extent of being able to host comedians from around Africa to the Free Your Mind shows. Mitch says new talent is needed to grow the sector into an industry.
“Free Your Mind is planning on going into the regions to get talents to audition and those who make it will have the chance to perform on our stage. This is really to groom new talent and we are excited to see what awaits us,” he said.
Having done his Mitch Nation tour in 12 regions last year, Mitch says his fans can expect much laughter at the 'Nama on my stoep' show slated for 6 September at the Warehouse Theatre. The show will include current affairs and also touch on tribal issues such as the difference between Namas and Damaras.
“It's going to tell a Namibian story from a Nama's perspective and why we should appreciate culture. Touchy topics like GBV and how we can combat it as a nation are also brought up. A lot of people think comedy is just about cracking jokes but we also educate while at it,” he concluded.
Tickets are N$100 in advance and N$150 at the door available at PayToday kiosks nationwide.
June Shimuoshili
Having been busy with touring on corporate gigs around the country, Big Mitch says the growth within the comedy sector is visible and is he moving in the right direction. He says the fact that Free Your Mind is no longer the only platform with companies pitching in, will get the talent out to the public. The comedian says comedy is not yet a culture in Namibia compared to South Africa where comedians do gigs full-time, but we are heading there.
“Comedians in South Africa don't have to work in Shoprite during the day and do comedy after hours like us here. We still have our day jobs and only after work do we have time for comedy but so far we are doing great you know,” he said.
One of the benefits of corporate gigs says Mitch is allowing them to get recognition enough to enter international award competitions such as the Savanna Comics Choice Awards and the local Simply You Lifestyle Awards. The comedians are also networking outside the borders to the extent of being able to host comedians from around Africa to the Free Your Mind shows. Mitch says new talent is needed to grow the sector into an industry.
“Free Your Mind is planning on going into the regions to get talents to audition and those who make it will have the chance to perform on our stage. This is really to groom new talent and we are excited to see what awaits us,” he said.
Having done his Mitch Nation tour in 12 regions last year, Mitch says his fans can expect much laughter at the 'Nama on my stoep' show slated for 6 September at the Warehouse Theatre. The show will include current affairs and also touch on tribal issues such as the difference between Namas and Damaras.
“It's going to tell a Namibian story from a Nama's perspective and why we should appreciate culture. Touchy topics like GBV and how we can combat it as a nation are also brought up. A lot of people think comedy is just about cracking jokes but we also educate while at it,” he concluded.
Tickets are N$100 in advance and N$150 at the door available at PayToday kiosks nationwide.
June Shimuoshili
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