Korede Lawal

Gen-Z Comedy Show marks three years with a surprise appearance by Nigerian comic Napi Ondo

The Gen-Z Comedy Show, a popular bi-weekly event in Kigali, celebrated its third anniversary on March 27 at the Kigali Exhibition and Conference Village. The milestone event featured a surprise performance by Nigerian comedian Jose Angel Napi Ondo, who caught the audience off guard. Speaking to The New Times, comedian and event founder Merci Ndaruhutse, Fally Merci, reflected on the show's growth. “I no longer feel like I’m just hosting people—I’m hosting major events,” he said. “Bringing top comedians like Pablo, Alex Muhangi, MC Mariachi, and others to Rwanda shows how far we’ve come. Comedy Store Uganda was a big inspiration for launching Gen-Z Comedy.” Fally Merci also highlighted the significance of hosting Comedy Store Uganda in Kigali, calling it a milestone for Rwanda’s comedy industry. “Success isn’t just about money—having them here is already a big step forward,” he said.