Laughter is the best medicine, and everyone wants a chance to laugh at the beginning of the year. No matter how stressful this new year may or may not have already been, we promise the shows on this list will have you cracking up!

Check out six comedy shows sure to get you laughing very loudly this new year:

  1. The Johnsons: If every Nigerian came from a family like The Johnsons, everyone would have too much joy. The Johnsons are one of the most boisterous TV families to grace Nigerian screens. You can’t expect any less with a cast filled with funny people like Chinedu Ikedieze, Charles Inojie, Spiff Ajibola and more. This year, enjoy exciting episodes of the show Mondays to Fridays at 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.
  2. My Flatmates: Whoever thought it would be great to put Basketmouth, Buchi, Yaw, and Okey Bakassi in the same series needs a national medal! If you want to laugh away any worry you may have this year, this is the show to do it on. They’ve kept fans laughing since 2017, and we love them for it. Enjoy brand new episodes every weekday on Africa Magic Family (DStv ch. 154 or GOtv ch. 2) at 7:30 pm
  3. Sisi Eko: This show has hilarious characters and life-changing lessons. It features Chinonso Arubayi, BBNaija ex-housemate Esther Agunbiade, Omotunde Adebowale (Adaku), MC Lively, Oga Sabinus, and many more. The romantic comedy series borders on significant issues such as mental health, anxiety, and self-doubt. Watch this hilarious show every Tuesday on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151) by 9 pm.
  4. My Siblings and I: This series is hilarious! The antics each Aderugba child displays are enough to make up a comedy show in itself. But expect nothing less than comedy gold when you put all seven children and their naughty niece and nephew in one film. Enjoy the best belly-aching laughs watching this crazy show every weekday on Africa Magic Urban (DStv ch. 153) at 8:30 pm.
  5. Chronicles of Solo: Everyone knows comedy series created by actual comedians are the best. Famous comedian Xtreme created Chronicles of Solo. The show is a situational comedy that follows the daily struggles of two lovers and how they paddle the canoe of their relationship through all challenges they face from friends and family. It airs every Saturday and Sunday on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv ch. 151) at 7:30 pm and 7:00 pm, respectively.

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