American comedian Nick Cannon has revealed that his comedy and rap battle show, “Wild N Out,” will be coming to Africa.
Premiering on MTV on July 28, 2005, the show includes musical performances, celebrity guests, and a rotating cast of comedians competing in a variety of comic tasks.
On the show, the top comics from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Somalia will square off against one another.
The American comic announced on X that the dice has been rolled and the best comedian from each of the chosen African nations would be submitting a video for the event.
Do you think Africa is ready? ‘Wild N Out’ is coming to the Motherland! I’m searching the Continent for the most skilled and hilarious folks! Capetown, Johannesburg, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Somalia! Which nation boasts the greatest comedians? We’re going to find out soon! Comment, tag, and repost them! Now we’re casting,” Nick tweeted.
Africa, are you ready?! We bringing Wildnout to the Motherland!! I’m looking for the funniest & most talented people on the Continent! Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, Egypt , Morocco, Ethiopia, Somalia, Capetown and Johannesburg! What Country has the best comedians? We… pic.twitter.com/pfigF7goDM
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) May 13, 2024