Nick Cannon’s sketch comedy show Wild ‘n Out is set to expand to Africa, with casting calls for the funniest and most talented people on the continent. The show is casting in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, Egypt, Somalia, and more.
Wild ‘n Out is an American sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show television series created and hosted by musician and comedian Nick Cannon.
The series puts two teams of comedians against each other in a series of Wild ‘n Out games which are all basically “improvisational” comedy games.
Each episode also includes a musical performance from some of the greatest music icons globally.
Via X on Monday, Nick Cannon revealed that the show was set for an African debut.
He tweeted mentioning a few countries in which the castings are likely to take place including Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana among others.
The announcement has already been welcomed with excitement.
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 are about to find out! Tag them, comment & Repost! We casting now!!! #WildnOutAfrica
Nick Cannon
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
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