Although Hollywood star Will Smith has apologized for slapping Chris Rock at the Grammy, the fight has now moved to Nigeria.
Nigerians believe the incident which stole the highlight of the 2022 Grammy is revolutionary and something Nigerian comedians especially should lookout for.
With comedians always picking on guests at event centers and bars, some Nigerians believe Will Smith has finally shown them how to handle such issues.
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock who made a joke of his wife’s health condition and some Nigerians believe comedians in the country have done worst and deserve more than that slap.
“2018 one comedian for Owerri caused problems between me and my girl, she left the joint and never came back 😂😂😂, he said to me, my brother this is not the girl u came with last week 😂, that one is more beautiful than this one 😂😂😂”, a user wrote.
Another use wrote” Exactly some comedians don’t know what is expensive joke.
That was how one told me while cracking his dry joke Customer, no be man Wey carry you come yesterday, carry you come today ooooo. I didn’t find it funny and I warned him immediately not to crack such expensive joke with me.”
The issue of comedians making jokes with ladies is not something new in bars especially and problems that come after is not new as well.
They called on comedians know the difference between jokes and insults as has been seen in several cases.
In 2021, Comedian and Nollywood actor Egbeigwe Apama came under fire for his comments on the outfits worn by bridesmaids during a traditional wedding he anchored.
Such comments against women have costs other comedians like Basket Mouth endorsements with gender sensitive organizations as well.
“Ask the hustlers to define the word comedy….
All they do with the microphone in their hands is but touting ðŸ˜
We are over comers.” Ugo Stevenson a one-time winner of Nigeria Highlife Music Award said.
The slap could yet be another wake up call for comedians and other who hold the microphone and talk about others the way they like.
