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Mar

2024

By JEFF MASON

Comedian Kevin Hart honoured with Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for humour

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

THE Kennedy Center honoured comedian Kevin Hart with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor with an evening that featured routines from fellow comics Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler and Jerry Seinfeld in tribute to Hart's career. In a recorded show that will air on May 11 on Netflix, Hart's peers celebrated him with a mix of humour, profanity and emotion. "You remind me ... why I love comedy so much," Chappelle, a previous winner of the award, told Hart from the Kennedy Center stage, quipping that he had given up a trip to Jamaica to attend. "I am honoured to…

Nov

2020

By The African Mirror

Kenya’s social star Elsa Majimbo wins at E! People’s Choice Awards

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

MPHO RANTAO VIRAL sensation Elsa Majimbo has bagged her first international award as a comedian - and it’s all thanks to her many fans across the globe. Majimbo was awarded the ‘African Social Star of 2020 at E!’s People’s Choice Awards, which were held virtually in the United States. She beat out Nigerian vlogger Dimma Umeh and Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa, who were placed in second and third place respectively. Fans and social media users worldwide were encouraged in the month of October to vote for their favourite stars in over 40 categories across pop culture, music,…