Basketmouth unveiled as headliner for ‘Last One Laughing’ comedy show

LOL: ‘Last One Laughing Naija,’ Prime Video’s first unscripted African Original, will premiere on July 14th, and will be hosted by ace comic Basketmouth. This and other details were presented at a spectacular press conference in Lagos on Thursday.Information Guide Nigeria

Alli Baba, Nigeria’s patriarch of stand-up comedy, hosted the event. The humour maestro did not disappoint as expected. His spontaneous presentations literally shattered everyone’s ribs. Also in attendance were Prime Video’s Head of African and Middle East Originals, Ned Mitchell, Head of Nigerian Originals, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, the complete cast, and other members of staff.

The six-part series explores the comedians’ wits as they compete to be the Last One Laughing. There is just one rule. You lose because you laugh. The last comedian to keep a straight face after six hours of performance wins the grand prize. He or she is required to donate the entire N40 million to a local charity of his or her choosing. The goal is to use all humorous tactics to make other contestants laugh while resisting the impulse to do the same. The series was created by Amazon Studios in conjunction with Nigeria’s LiveSpot360 Productions and will be available on Prime Video in over 240 countries.

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LOL is a one-of-a-kind, unscripted six-part comedy series. It is also a sequel and adaption of Prime Video’s global hit comedy franchise, which is currently being produced in over 20 countries including Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and South Africa. Trevor Noah will host it when it premieres early next year.

Basketmouth will pit ten of Nigeria’s top comic and entertainment stars against each other in a celebrity battle in the highly anticipated series. The all-star roster includes Okey Bakassi, Acapella, Mr Funny, alias Sabinus, KieKie, Buchi, Dat Warri Girl, Taoma, Senator, IGoSave, and Gandoki.JAMB Result

Ned Mitchele, Head of African and Middle East Originals, stated that the show is based on Prime Video’s goal to bring local and authentic African films and series to a worldwide audience. He also noted that the series was shot entirely in Lagos, despite the initially assumed difficulties associated with a project of that magnitude.

“It is so amazing working with the most talented entertainers in the the industry on this project. We hope our customers will have the chance to see the massive level of quality they bring on the show. A whole new change is brewing in the industry around the continent and we as a company are so proud to be part of it.”

“The series is a global hit for Prime Video, and that’s why we’re excited to bring its very own version to customers in Nigeria. Trevor Noah was so glad when he heard we are doing this in Africa. It is a simple show in context but complex in production. It will keep our viewers highly informed and entertained at the same time”, he said.

Head, Nigerian Originals, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said she is more than convinced that viewers will love a series full of incredibly talented Nigerian humour and comedic talent with an A-List lineup.

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