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World Best Vodka, Grey Goose becomes official sponsor for

Nigerian Kings of Comedy – London 2012

At the forefront of the hottest seasonal cocktail trend, Vodka giants Grey

Goose have been announced as the official sponsor for this year’s Nigerian

Kings on Comedy.

Leading African comedian Basketmouth is set to return to the UK with the Nigerian Kings of

Comedy with an exciting line-up for the first time at the London HMV Apollo on 11 August

2012. The Nigerian Kings of Comedy has been running for a few years and is undoubtedly

one of the most exciting events during the summertime for African entertainment.

In celebration of the London 2012 Olympics the UK’s leading African promoters Cokobar

have put together this showcase to celebrate the cultural mix that will be heading to the

most multicultural city in Europe, London.

Cokobar have continually showcased and supported unknown and known African talents on

a wide scale, acts such as Eddie Kadi, Kevin J, Andi Osho and Gina Yashere have all taken to

their stage. Basketmouth who made waves with his free flowing, storytelling and

enthusiastic comedic performances also had a hand in elevating “new skool” of comics

hailing from Nigeria having been given this platform of expression.

On 11 August 2012, a calibre of great acts, Bovi, Igodye, Igosave, akpokoro, Buchi, Simcard

and more will grace the stage with their sketches and stand-up comedy. The hilarious group

of comedians are promised to take Nigerian comedy to another level bringing their vibrant

buzz to the stage. The improved showcase will be bigger and better and will prove why it

constantly sells out to audiences every year.

Also joining the comedians on stage is Chocolate City Music Singer Brymo who will be

performing his hit singles Ara and Good morning.

Tickets are now available via www.cokobar.com

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Notes to Editor:

The Nigerian Kings of Comedy will be held on Sunday 11 August 2012 6pm-11pm

HMV Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9QH

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