Gbenga Adeyinka has praised some of his colleagues’ comedy expertise, arguing they can host shows better than Trevor Noah.
Noah is an award-winning South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Daily Show, an American news satire program, from 2015 to 2022.
Adeyinka, who has built an illustrious career that has endured for decades, spoke on the recent episode of TheCable’s ‘Our Two Kobo’ podcast.
The show host said comedians like Basketmouth, Okey Bakassi, Bovi, and himself “could outshine” Noah in anchoring international shows.
Adeyinka cited the lack of opportunities as the primary obstacle hindering Nigerian entertainers’ global recognition.
“Trevor is amazing. He is funny. I think there are Nigerians who can do what he is doing better. Basketmouth will do the daily show better. Bovi, Okey Bakassi, and I will do it better,” he said.
“… what we do not have is the opportunity. But I think Kenny Blaq has it. But a lot of people need that. That international connection of doing things the right way.
“I still see a lot of Nigerians travelling out of Nigeria with tourism visas. It is the biggest insult you can do to your brand.
“Work permit is the easiest to get. Anyone who wants you to come perform for you should invest in getting you a work permit.
“There are a lot of entertainers who cannot enter the United States or the United Kingdom. They will not tell you.”
Credit: The Cable.