World's Top Comedians To Storm Nigerian For Glo LaftaFest

All is set for the take-off of the 'Glo Mega Laftafest' scheduled to hold this month in Lagos and Abuja. The show will include hot comedians from around the world, including of course, Naija's funniest like Basketmouth, Alibaba and Bovi.

Other comedians billed to perform at the comedy jam includes Okey Bakassi, Akparoro, I Go Dye, Klint de Drunk, Buchi, Gordons, Funny Bone, Bash, Emeka Smith, Julius Agwu, Sim Card.

There will be guest appearances from two of America’s finest comedians, Tony Roberts and Deeray Davis, as well as South Africa's rib-tickler, Ndumiso Lindi and Uganda’s Salvado.

There will also be performances from Nigeria's finest musicians: Psquare, Lagbaja, Flavour, Wande Coal, MI, Omawunmi, Burna Boy, Naeto C, Waje and Lynxxx.

In an official statement, Globacom said:.

"...there is no limit to the extent we can go to delight our numerous subscribers. They have kept faith with us over the years. We appreciate their loyalty, and want to reassure them that we will continue to delight them with our innovative products and services while also supporting their passion.”

The tour will start with the two mega shows in Lagos and Abuja at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre on October 19 and the Thisday Dome on October 25. Other shows will be held at the Rochas Convention Centre, Owerri on November 3, Aztech Arcum Centre, Port Harcourt on November 10, Best Western Hotel, Benin City on November 17, Golden Royale Hotel, Enugu on November 24 and Nkweagu Ugbala Convention Centre, Abakaliki on December 1. Uyo, Asaba and Ibadan will host the shows respectively on December 8 at Amazing Grace Centre, on December 15 at Orchid Hotel Hall and on December 22 at Caso Lucio.

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