Ghanaian comedian OB Amponsah has expressed his frustration on social media regarding the visa requirements for South Africa, which is posing a significant obstacle for him and his colleague, Lekzy DC.
OB Amponsah shared his disappointment, explaining that he had diligently worked to establish himself in the South African comedy scene.
The comedian’s commitment to this venture was evident as he personally funded both trips to South Africa and actively sought out comedy gigs.
His hard work and dedication eventually paid off when he and his comedy partner, Lekzy DC, were booked to perform at a comedy festival in Bloemfontein scheduled for the upcoming Saturday.
However, the excitement has been overshadowed by the visa dilemma. Despite their best efforts, OB Amponsah and Lekzy de Comic have been unable to obtain the necessary South African visas, placing their participation in the festival in jeopardy.
He wrote:
“In 2022, I decided to go check the comedy scene in South Africa, do a few clubs, and test my strength there. Pitched my tent with Nabil Alhassan and the event factory, and went and did a couple of of spots in different clubs. Then I came home to tell my colleagues about a rife market that is so cool to work in, where even our Ghana-made jokes work.
“In May 2023, Lekzy DC, my partner in crime joined the trip to SA and we did more clubs and garnered the attention we needed from event organizers and comedian friends. All these two trips were personally funded. Gigs personally sought. Then our hard work pays off, we are booked for a comedy festival in Bloemfontein happening this Saturday but cannot go because we have not been able to secure visas”.
OB Amponsah
He further stated:
“I am not sure any event organizer will love to go through the stress we’ve put the organizer through. The dude is just waiting for confirmation so he can book our tickets. If this doesn’t happen, I doubt he will put us on anymore. ‘Those Ghanaians will stress you with visa acquisition’, will be their response for sure.
“I’m sad, Charlie. You take a step forward and then some immigration policies or whatever pull you 3 steps back. What’s the point in sweating here? What’s the point if we cannot reap the benefits of our labor? Ebi hard for this side”.
OB Amponsah
Currently, Ghanaians need visas to enter South Africa. Ghanaians do not qualify for a visa on arrival, so one must apply and obtain a visa in Ghana from the South African embassy in Accra before they board a flight to South Africa.
OB Amponsah slams pundit for asking Efya to undergo a public drug test
Popular Ghanaian comedian, OB Amponsah dismissed Vida Adumtwumwaa’s idea of asking Efya to undergo a public drug test to challenge the rumors around her.
Also, Vida asked Efya to sue people for labeling her as a drug addict.
She established:
“People have alleged over the years that you use hard drugs and have allegedly become an addict. However, you have not taken anyone to court to help end these allegations. She has to go to court to end this”.
Vida Adumtwumwaa
She further added that apart from going to court, she suggests Efya avails herself of a drug test to tell the world that she is clean in order to end the allegations that are hampering her brand. It hurts me when I hear those allegations because the talent is rich.
However, OB Amponsah has described Vida as a pathetic hypocrite, following her utterances.
He wrote on social media:
“This woman wants Efya to do a public drug test. She also wants Efya to associate herself with only soft drinks. She wants Efya to also sue anybody who claims she’s a user. So that she, Vida Adutwumwaa will be okay. Ask her Efya’s latest song and she wouldn’t know. Pathetic hypocrite”.
OB Amponsah
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