Controversial Ghanaian social commentator Bongo Ideas has taken aim at Kumasi-based skit comedians, questioning their craft and authenticity. His sharp criticism singled out Asafo Powers, a rising name in the Kumasi skit scene, who has recently faced backlash.
According to Bongo Ideas, even Asafo Powers’ own manager admitted that the comedian lacks respect and allegedly hides money “like a susu collector on the run.” He further argued that Asafo Powers is not truly funny, describing him as “just shouting like a microphone at Bantama station.”
Bongo Ideas also slammed the repetitive themes in Kumasi skits, often centered around exaggerated food-wasting scenes, comparing them to “free SHS students wasting rice in the dining hall.” He accused Akabenezer of overusing insults in his comedy, which, he claims, undermines originality.
Instead, Bongo Ideas highlighted Funny Face, Clemento Suarez, and Kalybos as true representatives of Ghanaian comedy, praising their storytelling and wit.
Beyond content, he stressed that Kumasi comedy groups often collapse due to two recurring issues—money and womanizing. “Kumasi people and ‘eye red’ are like inspector Tieku and bribe—inseparable but always burning somebody,” he remarked.
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