Standup comics struggle under new climate
Friday, July 31, 2020
Vines are small videos of 4–5 minutes with some humorous content.
Social media is now the go-to platform to showcase creativity whether it’s with pranks, sketches or jokes. But there are fears that the traditional stand-up comedy is failing to survive in the new comedy climate. Over the years, comedians like Mjamaica, Jujuvine, Monna Yo Motona and William Motsetserepa have managed to build a huge online presence.
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