Somgaga in the hot seat
He is usually the one roasting people any moment he gets especially on Idols SA but this time he is the one to be roasted.
Comedy Central, in partnership with Showmax, is excited to announce the upcoming Comedy Central Roast of Somizi, coming to Comedy Central (DStv 122) on Monday, 7 May at 21:00, and available as an extended uncensored version to Showmax subscribers from Tuesday, 8 May.
The popular format sees an illustrious panel assemble to roast each other before getting to the Roastee. International celebrities have over the years hilariously and flamingly insulted each another, including Justin Bieber, James Franco and Donald Trump, all of which are currently available on Showmax.
In South Africa, the Comedy Central Roast of Somizi will be the third local iteration of the international format, with previous Roastees being Steve Hofmeyr and Kenny Kunene. Somizi is one of the most dynamic media personalities in the country, having so far enjoyed a successful career on radio and television with no end in sight on bigger opportunities for one of the brightest shining stars in South Africa.
Somizi added, “I am really excited to be the Roastee. The moment Comedy Central approached me I grabbed the opportunity. I have always wanted to be part of this project. I have what it takes to handle the heat because I am thick-skinned. Despite my trials I am here standing and ready for the next bout. I'm definitely up for this, especially when I get to have the last laugh at the panellists.”
Candice Fangueiro, head of content for Africa at Showmax said creating great entertainment means taking risks and Comedy Central's Roasts are legendary for taking no prisoners.
“This is exactly the fresh, edgy content we love bringing to Showmax and something we'd like to do much more of in the future,” she concluded.
Staff Reporter
The popular format sees an illustrious panel assemble to roast each other before getting to the Roastee. International celebrities have over the years hilariously and flamingly insulted each another, including Justin Bieber, James Franco and Donald Trump, all of which are currently available on Showmax.
In South Africa, the Comedy Central Roast of Somizi will be the third local iteration of the international format, with previous Roastees being Steve Hofmeyr and Kenny Kunene. Somizi is one of the most dynamic media personalities in the country, having so far enjoyed a successful career on radio and television with no end in sight on bigger opportunities for one of the brightest shining stars in South Africa.
Somizi added, “I am really excited to be the Roastee. The moment Comedy Central approached me I grabbed the opportunity. I have always wanted to be part of this project. I have what it takes to handle the heat because I am thick-skinned. Despite my trials I am here standing and ready for the next bout. I'm definitely up for this, especially when I get to have the last laugh at the panellists.”
Candice Fangueiro, head of content for Africa at Showmax said creating great entertainment means taking risks and Comedy Central's Roasts are legendary for taking no prisoners.
“This is exactly the fresh, edgy content we love bringing to Showmax and something we'd like to do much more of in the future,” she concluded.
Staff Reporter
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