Comedy Central in partnership with Showmax
is excited to announce the upcoming
Comedy
Central Roast of Somizi, coming to Comedy Central (DStv 122) on Monday, 7
May 2018 at 21:00, and available as an extended uncensored version to Showmax
subscribers from Tuesday, 8 May 2018.
The popular format sees an illustrious
panel assemble to “roast” each other before getting to the Roastee. International
celebrities have over the years hilariously and flamingly insulted each
another, including
Justin Bieber,
James Franco and
Donald Trump, all of which are currently available on Showmax.
Commented Dillon Khan, Vice President for
Comedy Central & Creative Services for Viacom International Media Networks
Africa, “We’re thrilled to bring our audiences this latest instalment of
Comedy Central’s Roast of Somizi as an
industry first with Showmax. We’re definitely looking forward to seeing both
Somizi and the panel feel the burn. South Africans throw shade on a daily basis
with no filter and that’s how we like our roasts. Expect singed egos and plenty
of laughs.”
In South Africa, the
Comedy Central Roast of Somizi will be the third local iteration of
the international format, with previous Roastees being
Steve Hofmeyr and
Kenny
Kunene.
Somizi is one of the most
dynamic media personalities in the country, having so far enjoyed a successful
career on radio and television with no end in sight on bigger opportunities for
one of the brightest shining stars in SA.
Somizi
Mhlongo added, “I am really excited to be the
Roastee. The moment Comedy Central approached me I grabbed the opportunity. I
have always wanted to be part of this project. I have what it takes to handle
the heat because I am thick skinned. Despite my trials I am here standing and
ready for the next bout. I’m definitely up for this, especially when I get to
have the last laugh at the panellists.”
“Creating great entertainment means taking
risks and Comedy Central’s Roasts are legendary for taking no prisoners. This
is exactly the fresh, edgy content we love bringing to Showmax and something
we’d like to do much more of in the future,” says Candice Fangueiro, head of
content: Africa at Showmax.
For more information: Nadhi Kalili | Public Relations Officer
Telephone: +264 61 270 5103
Cell: +264 81 231 5311
Email:
nadhi.kalili@na.multichoice.com