Pearl Thusi readies up to throw AKA on the grill
JOBURG – Pearl Thusi announced as Comedy Central Roast of AKA roastmaster.
The Comedy Central Roast of AKA will not only see the Supamega get roasted by 10 of South Africa’s biggest names but also break boundaries as Pearl Thusi is set to be the first woman in Africa to ever host the roast.
As a presenter on both MTV’s Lip Sync Battle Africa and the highly rated MTV Base’s Behind The Story, she is the hottest candidate for knowing how to fuel the fire or calm the storm in this role as Comedy Central Roast Master.
“I’m very excited to be the roastmaster and to work with Comedy Central for the first time. To be the first female roastmaster in Africa and first black woman globally is a great achievement. To AKA – we’ve talked a lot of mess on Twitter and in private, but now we’re going to settle this in front of the world, with no one to protect you. This is deeper than rap beef. It will be on stage and to your face. I honestly can’t wait,” Pearl Thusi said.
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The Comedy Central Roast of AKA in partnership with Showmax will be hilarious, thought-provoking and without reservations, this roast is the perfect grill for an audience who enjoys sitting on the edge of their seats.
“Our phones have been inundated with celebrities who want to be on the Comedy Central Roast especially with AKA in the firing line. Having someone as fierce as Pearl at the helm means AKA is guaranteed to be hit close to home. The revelations will be televised,” said Dillon Khan, vice president for Comedy Central and creative services at Viacom International Media Networks Africa s(VIMN Africa).
Candice Fangueiro, Showmax’s head of content said this fresh roast led by Thusi is set to take things further.
Filming of the Comedy Central Roast of AKA in partnership with Showmax will be open to the public and will take place on Thursday, 21 February at The Teatro, Montecasino in Johannesburg.
