A new book is nostalgic for the ’90s. But the era of crossover success was not necessarily the pinnacle of Black comedic ...

Discover the hilarious history of Black comedians in America in 'Black Out Loud' by Geoff Bennett. A must-read for comedy ...

Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out ...

In following a data-mining CEO's desperate attempts to be accepted as a titan of industry, Jonathan Glatzer's hourlong series ...

33 Films has revealed an official trailer for an indie comedy from South Africa titled Soweto Blaze, the latest from South African filmmaker Brad Katzen. This initially premiered at the 2023 Austin ...

A 1997 dark comedy, featuring Robin Williams, is scheduled to be removed from Netflix’s library this month. Written, directed ...

In the landscape of African stand-up comedy, few names have risen as spectacularly as Sabinus. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, the man behind the character, has captured the hearts of audiences with his ...

*Theater enthusiasts in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant world of Ghanaian culture through the eyes of acclaimed playwright Jocelyn Bioh when her hit play, ‘JaJa’s ...

Alfred Mugenzi never imagined that his love for making people laugh would take him beyond the familiar streets of Bujumbura. He started performing in small venues where laughter echoed through packed ...

In an era of television defined by streaming and binge-watching, one genre often rises above the rest in popularity: the sitcom. With a combination of shorter episodes and longer seasons, sitcoms are ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Comedian Alfred Mugenzi stands on the dimly lit stage, and a single spotlight illuminates his figure. The audience in Bujumbura laughs ...

The Harlem hair salon at the center of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” Jocelyn Bioh’s exuberant workplace comedy, is bursting with gossip, petty fights, audacious fashion, dazzling hair styles, ...