The Savanna So You Think You’re a Comedian competition was launched earlier this week in the capital, to crown the funniest comedian.
The competition will be searching for Namibia’s next comedic star in Windhoek, Rundu, Swakopmund, Ongwediva, Tsumeb, Nkurenkuru, Mariental, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Katima Mulilo, Opuwo, Outapi and Eenhana.
The winner will walk away with N$50 000.
The organiser of the showdown, Mich Gaoseb, is encouraging all aspiring comedic talents nationwide to grab the opportunity and show their talent.
“If you think you’re funny, you can make money from being funny. Comedy hopefuls are invited to register online, as registration started on 01 August 2024. Once you have registered for the showdown, the nationwide auditions start from 16 August to 26th October 2024,” he said.
He added: “This is your moment to shine, your talent deserves the spotlight, don’t hold back as registering for this showdown will be your first step to greatness. You will get to compete with talents from all over the country where you will not only walk away with bragging rights but also stand a chance to grab a whopping grand prize of 50 000.”
He reemphasised the campaign aims to discover and showcase the best comedic talents in Namibia and give them a platform to shine.
“We are excited to partner with Savanna to bring this unique comedy showdown to Namibia. We believe there is a wealth of untapped comedic talent in the country, and we are on a mission to find the next big thing in comedy,” said Alien Art Studios (event organisers). Fresh FM and One Africa have joined forces as the official media partners to support this nationwide search for comedic talent.
“Both our brands are deeply committed to nurturing and promoting local creative talent. We’re excited to hit the road with the team, showcasing the auditions on television and radio. We’re also thrilled to offer a free live stream of the grand finale on oneafrica.tv, allowing Namibians to watch from anywhere across the globe,” said Zellmari Brandt, General Manager of Marketing at Future Media Namibia.
The winner will not only receive bragging rights but also the opportunity to headline the Namibian Comedy Club Series’ first show of 2025 in February.
The finalists will then be invited to compete in the Comedy Festival in Windhoek on 2 November, where four lucky comedians will be selected for the category of SSYTYC Champion for the Savanna Annual Namibian Comedy Awards (The SANCAs) for public voting. The winner will be announced at the gala dinner for the SANCAs.
“We can’t wait to discover the next big name in Namibian comedy and share their talent with the nation. We encourage all aspiring comedians to register and showcase their skills on stage,” said Gaoseb.
Interested contestants are advised to go to the campaign website, for further details on performance guidelines and terms and conditions. For more information and to register, visit Savanna’s social media pages or contact the Alien Art Studios via WhatsApp at 0853963007 or Savanna@namibia-breweries-limited.com.
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