adminimportance of comedy saying it unites and promotes tolerance among people. “Worldwide, corporates are quick to sponsor comedians because they are aware of the mileage that comes out of it.
The situation is different back home and most of the time, we find ourselves doing things on our own,” he said.
He added that the creation of comedy clubs across different cities would go a long way in promoting growth.
“It would also be helpful if the National Arts Council and the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture gave adequate recognition to the sector, Just like women and children, comedians are marginalised in our country. This happens to the extent that promoters shy away from organising shows and would rather stick to music. It is unfortunate because comedy pulls a big number of people when we perform in places like Umathlekisa, Book Café, Alliance Francaise and Uchile,” he said.
Doc Vikela is among the most outstanding comedians to emerge from the country. He has made his name among the stand up comedians as a person with no edit button. No one is safe from him.
“I make fun out of people who are said to be on the wrong or correct side of society. I speak my mind and help people to laugh at them. The good thing about it is that it eases tension in a society and helps to draw attention on certain aspects,” he said.
There are two sides to every person and as much as Doc Vikela is counted among the funniest on the land, he has a serious side. A qualified human resources officer with Natec Arms International, he said comedy is where his heart lies.
“It would have been ideal to be a full- time comedian but our industry does not allow it. Comedy is a passion for me from the time I was a small child.”
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