Rwandan comedians to watch this season
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Rwanda has a vibrant and growing comedy scene, with many talented comedians. Many of them are already pushing boundaries like the Gen Z Comedy members that are impressively growing their fan base. So, get your screens and shades ready to laugh your way through the season with these hilarious performers.

In this article, we look at some of the best comedians to watch, each with their own unique style and perspective. Here are some of these comedians:

Fally Merci

Besides being the brains behind the Gen Z Comedy show, one of the famous comedy shows happening in Kigali, Merci is uniquely talented. He finds fun in everything and making a joke out of every situation and be able to make people laugh makes him unique. During his shows at the Gen Z, he left the audience always yearning for more and as his shows keep attracting more people, they will definitely look forward to more of his jokes.

Born in Gishushu, Gasabo District, Fally Merci is the third born in a family of four. He grew up as a funny boy and so many people from his young age have fond memories of him as someone who would make them laugh every time they were together.

Arthur Nkusi

The famed local comedian who has been in the industry for a longer time than most of the trending comedians today is known for his witty jokes and observational humor. Arthur is a household name in Rwanda’s comedy scene mostly for the Seka Live comedy. His show, one of the most famous shows in Kigali, has been giving Rwandans the best time for over the years. This show is set to return soon after the break last year in December. The show is expected to kick off on May 28.

Muhinde

As a young comedian, Muhinde represents the best of what the Gen Z Comedy Show is all about: discovering and celebrating the next generation of talented comedians. With his infectious humor and unique voice, he is sure to be a rising star in the world of comedy in the years to come. Muhinde is undoubtedly one to watch, and the best is yet to come for the young talented stand-up comedian who has captivated the attention of many who have witnessed him perform.

Rusine

Patrick Rusine made headlines in 2021 when he established a new comedy concept with Clapton Kibonke acting like drunkards and since then his comedy career has skyrocketed. The funny man proved that he is not just a YouTube comedy star when he shifted his comedy magic to different stages that he headlined from his one-man show at Seka Live to Gen Z comedy. He continues to crack jokes even on his social media platforms naturally and comedy lovers are here for that. He recently started a YouTube channel where he will share his jokes with fans around the world.

Clapton Kibonge

Kibonge is a very common name in the comedy and cinema industries who has established a big name in Rwanda. Regarded as one of the funniest comedians in the country, Clapton’s fan base has grown over the years. He won hearts of Rwandans for his humor and jokes around literally anything and has always been his uniqueness. There is no doubt that he will definitely keep up with making his fans happy as they enjoy the ride.