A couple of days ago, I had a great chance to attend
the XYZ studios as the Go-Down Arts Centre in South-B’s industrial area. XYZ
isn’t a comedy show; “it is a satirical show!”
Visiting the set; one thing you can’t separate is
the fun and hilarious bits. It is a funny in a clever way show. It satirizes politicians
and allows us to laugh at them every week.
It remains the first satirical puppet show in
Africa; with over 200,000 ‘likes’ on facebook, over 41,000 followers on twitter
and some 3 million views on facebook.
One man, Nick Odhiambo, who by day is a presenter with
Radio Africa; plays Jeff Koinange on the show; where they have coined his name
to Keff Joinange. His voice is as deep as his and that helps a lot.
The hard work and attention to detail led to the
show winning the 2013 African Magic Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Television
Series in Africa; at a ceremony in Lagos in March.
I ha d a chance to meet Neo-soul artist Anto Neo-Soul
and Capital FM’s; Amina too. The XYZ show; Nick and the whole team have mead us
laugh heartily. More than entertain us; they have exposed the underbelly of our
democratic space and the media freedoms that we enjoy. Oh hail to the XYZ team!
Here
are a couple of our best scenes. We are asking you to tell us some of your greatest
hits on our blog and Facebook page: Nairobi’z Blogazine.
