Nigerian comedian Odeka ditches Botswana, again
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Juju Vine
The Nigerian actor-turn-comedian was previously scheduled to perform in Botswana, but failed because of visa restrictions. The organisers of the event then scheduled a second show, which was held at the Stanbic Piazza.
The ‘Gerara Here’ comedian was once again a no show, and this was only announced when the show was just about to end. The comedy event, which was scheduled to begin at 7pm, started late with less than a handful people in attendance.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...