Nick Cannon an American comedian, television host, actor, and rapper posted on his X account that he’s bringing Wild ‘n Out to Kenya.
In television, Nick Cannon began as a teenager on “All That”, an American sketch comedy children’s television series, created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin, before going on to host Wild ‘n Out.
He acted in the famous films including Drumline, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, And Roll Bounce.
“Africa, are you ready?! We bringing Wildnout to the Motherland!!”, his post read.
He wrote that he’s looking for the funniest and most talented people in the continent. The countries he mentioned includes Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Capetown and Johannesburg cities.
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
Wild ‘n Out is a famous American sketch comedy and battle rap improv game television series created and hosted by Cannon.
His post has sparked an online reaction as netizens had mixed comments with some criticizing mentioned countries.
@AMG_Owner: I don’t know if South Africa will have a good representation because the entire country struggles to express themselves in English”.
@IconikOnly: “Kenya is first in the list, like it should always be.”
This has left Kenyans wondering whom they will choose to represent them in the Wild n Out as most of their comedians are good in making Swahili jokes. Others were surprised by the news and are eagerly waiting to attend.
Some proposed @barakjacuzzi, DJ Shiti, @wololotv and some other comedians they feel can perform well if given a chance.
“@barakjacuzzi it,s yoh time to shine”
@bujamikeed: “It will be the best wild n out ever”
@mchina_mdogo: “Who is going to mis The wild n out”
Dates for the performance are not yet clear.
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