So, April 13 -- There was a time when Nigerian comedy was like good jollof rice - spicy, well-layered, and satisfying to the soul. The likes of Basketmouth, Ali Baba, and AY once ruled the stage, tickling ribs with clever wordplay, relatable storytelling, and culturally grounded humour. But today, the comedic stage has been replaced by a smartphone screen. The microphone has been swapped for a ring light. And laughter - that sincere, belly-deep guffaw - is now a shallow emoji beneath a skit.

is comedy still comedy? Or has it morphed into a caricature of itself - a circus where noise wears the crown, and vulgarity has become the new punchline?

A World Gone Viral

Nigeria's skit-making industry has exploded in the last five years. Accordi...