Photo Credit: Getty Images
American entertainer Nick Cannon, known for his versatile talents as an actor, rapper, and comedian, has exciting news for fans across the African continent. The renowned host of the hit comedy TV show "Wild 'N Out" is gearing up to make his debut in Africa, with Kenya being one of the selected countries for the show's expansion.
Africans from different corners of the continent were thrilled when Nicholas Scott Cannon, popularly known as Nick Cannon, announced the upcoming launch of the Wild 'n Out show in Africa. With his plans to bring the wildly popular comedy platform to Africa, Cannon, at the age of 43, is promising to spotlight and support local comedic talents.
In a statement, Cannon expressed his enthusiasm about discovering talented and funny individuals to join the show, which is set to be launched in 10 countries in Africa. His announcement was met with great enthusiasm, with netizens eagerly anticipating the opportunity for their local comedians to shine on a global stage.
The casting process has already commenced, and Cannon has expressed his excitement, declaring, "Africa, are you ready? We are bringing Wild 'n Out to the motherland! I’m looking for the funniest and most talented people on the Continent!" He specifically mentioned Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, Somalia, Capetown, and Johannesburg, expressing his eagerness to uncover the best comedians in each country.
"Wild 'n Out" is an American sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show television series created by Cannon, which first aired on July 28, 2005. The show features two teams of comedians competing in a series of Wild 'n Out games, which are improvisational comedy games. Each episode also includes a musical performance, occasionally by a guest captain.
Nick Cannon, an American comedian, television host, actor, and rapper, began his career as a teenager on All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'N Out, America's Got Talent, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, and The Masked Singer. Additionally, Cannon has acted in films such as Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce.
In addition to providing a platform for local comedians, "Wild 'N Out Africa" aims to foster cultural exchange and celebrate the diversity of humor across the continent. The show's expansion to Africa signifies a significant milestone, offering a unique opportunity to showcase African comedic talent on a global scale while promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
