Talking stand up comedy with CJN
Friday, March 31, 2017
Carl Joshua Ncube PIC: Henry Oliver Hakulandaba
CJN, who regards himself as a global comedian after having performed in a number of countries around the world, believes that the growth of a stand up comedian comes from being well travelled as it makes one to gain more experience and good content.
“The biggest mistake that a stand up comedian can make is being a local favourite. You have to travel around to learn more, meet new people and widen your following. The biggest challenge a stand up comedian can ever face is to connect with the world. Every time I travel around the country I get a following and the power of multiplication has an impact; the fan base grows every time,” said CJN.
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