LOL Comedy Explosion with Michael Blackson

He has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country and his performance leave audiences laughing in tears. Michael Blackson aka “The African King of Comedy” has been entertaining audiences across the country and around the globe for more than a decade. Inspired by the stand-up comedy of Eddie Murphy, Blackson began to develop his comedic talent in 1992 in the unkind comedy clubs of Philadelphia, PA. Blackson’s comedic appeal grew from his involvement with BET’s “Comic View Series”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”, “Showtime at Harlem”, and “Live in Hollywood.”

However, it was in Los Angeles comedy club where Blackson got his big break. Blackson was performing at the Comedy Store where actor/director Ice Cube was in attendance. After experiencing Blackson’s performance Ice Cube invited the young comic for a reading…and the rest is smash hit history! Blackson’s outstanding and unforgettable performance in the hit comedy “Next Friday” drew praise and a fan following like no other.

In 2005 Blackson would not disappoint. He released his top-selling sketch comedy CD entitled “Modasucka Welcome to America.” With Blackson the work never stops. When he takes the stage clad in the finest Dashikis the Motherland has to offer “The African King of Comedy is born! Along with his film and television endeavors Blackson continues to entertain his fans as the headliner for live shows at comedy clubs, universities, and special events bringing his one-of-a-kind must-see stand-up performance to audiences across the country and around the world.  

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