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 ...

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 ...

The cornerstone of Sabinus’ comedy is the character he portrays. The Sabinus character, often dressed in his trademark blue shirt and black tie, embodies a naïve optimist who gets himself into ...

South Africa's most irreverent puppet and his dangerously clever handler are back. Comedy duo Conrad Koch and Chester Missing kick off their national tour of Puppet Power in Johannesburg with a ...

In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with a leading scholar in humor studies. Dr. Jennalee Donian is an NIHSS postdoctoral research fellow at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa ...