The electrifying final featured some of the region’s top comedic talents, with OB edging out runner-up Seth Payne and third-place Jay Stadler to claim the coveted title.

Sharing his excitement on social media, OB wrote: “Holy smokes! We won gold! God is good! I am the Ultimate Comic. Can you believe that? Damnnn!”

He expressed gratitude to the organizers, fellow contestants, and the Greensboro comedy community, describing the win as “surreal” and “beyond ecstatic.” He also gave a special shoutout to comedy club owner Jennie Stencel for her support, adding that it was an honor to share the stage with fellow finalists Seth, Troy, Artsy, Ethan, and Jay Stadler.

The win cements OB Amponsah’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s most versatile comedians, with a rising profile on the international comedy scene.

During his performance at the Bukom Boxing Arena, OB Amponsah humorously addressed Napo’s controversial remarks made during the 2024 election campaign — a segment that resonated strongly with the audience at the December 21, 2024 event.

In a lighthearted reaction, Dr. Opoku Prempeh acknowledged the use of his name in the comedian’s stand-up routine.

“If somebody who is a comedian is using my name and he is filling halls, I am very happy. I thank him because he is putting my name out there for free,” he remarked.

Joking further, he added, “But I will let my lawyers write to him so that we share the proceeds, the revenue, because I am unemployed.”

One of the highlights of OB’s performance centered on Napo’s campaign statement, where he controversially claimed that no president, including Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has developed Ghana like President Akufo-Addo.

“Since independence from 1957 till today, we’ve not had any president that has helped Ghana like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. I say from 1957 till today, you can bring your Kwame Nkrumah… no president who has protected Ghana and moved the country forward like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,” Napo declared during his unveiling in Kumasi on July 9, 2024.

That statement sparked widespread backlash, becoming a favorite subject of OB Amponsah’s recent skits, which resurfaced on social media in the last 24 hours — prompting journalists to seek Napo’s reaction during a post-NEC meeting in Accra this morning.

Meanwhile, Dr. Opoku Prempeh has dismissed suggestions that he is positioning himself for a future presidential bid in 2028.

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a party engagement, he said: “Me personally, I am not running in 2028.”

He emphasized that his focus remains on ensuring party unity ahead of the December elections, describing it as his utmost priority.

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In an interview on Hitz FM’s morning show, OB revealed that he does not make a profit from his comedy events. He shared that his recent comedy show at the Bukom Boxing Arena left him in debt.

“I made a loss of about GH₵40,000,” he told the host DJ Slim.

OB, who has organized several comedy specials, including Popular But Broke at the National Theatre of Ghana, acknowledged the challenges comedians face when organizing their own shows. Despite the financial setbacks, he views the investment in his craft as valuable.

In December 2024, OB made history by filling the 4,000-capacity Bukom Boxing Arena with his 10th anniversary comedy show.

Before the show, he voiced his frustration on social media, complaining about the high tax elements on tickets sold for events. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the Ghana Revenue Authority’s decision to place taxes on complimentary tickets, calling it unfair.

OB’s revelation sheds light on the struggles comedians in Ghana often face, where despite their popularity and talent, they struggle to make a sustainable living from their craft.

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This has been described by creative industry stakeholders as an unprecedented achievement in Ghana’s comedy space because it is the first time a Ghanaian comedian has been able to fill a bigger venue for a comedy show.

According to OB Amponsah, after filling smaller spaces over the years, he was convinced that taking up the challenge of holding his 10th anniversary at much bigger place would elevate the Ghanaian comedy narrative they have been championing for the past years.

OB Amponsah had the audience in stitches with hilarious jokes. His themes ranged from politics, relationship, sex, to some outlandish subjects that cannot broach in ordinary discussions. What sets OB apart from a number of contemporaries is his boldness to traverse slippery areas of themes – and he brought that to bear in his presentation on the night.

The event also saw a number of Ghanaian comedians on stage, performing to the admiration of patrons. A lot of their comedy materials were based on the December 7 election, giving the people something they can easily relate to.

There were amazing acts by DKB, Jacinta, Ebenezer Dwomoh, Ranzy Ray, Smile, Kwaku40, Kojo Pjay, Oojoo, Papa Yaw, Putogo, Foster Romanus, Jerry Ashinyo, Kwame Obed, Canadian comedian Emerson, Miriam Kirk from the USA and Johnny Pula from Botswana.

Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic put up an outstanding performance as MC of the show.

The stand-up comedian did an excellent job by keeping the audience engaged and enthralled throughout the show. His ability to handle some challenges that occurred at the beginning of the show, has earned him a resounding applause from patrons of the event.

Also in attendance were dignitaries such as David Dontoh, Ama K Abebrese, Timothy Bentum and Ken Fiati.

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This was revealed in Twitter polls organised by MTN Ghana which sought to ascertain from Ghanaian Twitter users their favourite comedian among the four.

At the close of polls yesterday after 24,042 Ghanaians had cast their votes, Clemento Suarez emerged the winner garnering 83 percent of the total votes.

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Stand up comedian, DKB followed accumulating 8 percent of the votes. Lawyer Nti had 6 percent and OB Amponsah garnered 4 percent of the total votes cast.

This general affection for Clemento Suarez comes as no surprise since the comic actor in recent weeks has been phenomenal and sensational in his craft. His comedy skits and ingenuity, especially his intriguing ‘coronavirus poem’ has been the talk of town in the past several weeks.

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“I think he will take it as a joke. He is a communicator. He will understand what I really meant,” he said.

The popular comedian during a performance at this year’s edition of Decemba2Rememba made light of many things, including names and meanings as well as the impact of names on people where he mentioned that the name ‘Mahama’ is synonymous with corruption in Hausa.

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He cracked ribs with that script but fell on the dagger of some members of the opposition National Democratic Congress. They described the joke as sensitive and expensive; hurled insults at him while others incited violence against him for injuring the reputation of the party’s flag-bearer.

The comedian in an interview with GhanaWeb, however, indicated that smearing the reputation of Mr Mahama with mud is the last thing on his mind.

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“Sincerely, that wasn’t the intention. It was a joke that treaded on a thin line. It was not to make him unpopular,” he said. “I’m not a politician; I don’t even vote. It was a sensitive joke I told. It went down with the audience at the auditorium but later after a bit of assessment, people realised it was quite too far, it was quite an affront to the former president’s dignity. No malice intended,” he noted.

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The comedian, who has entertained many Ghanaians and foreigners alike with his craft recounting his ordeal, said the attacks broke him to the extent that he contemplated calling it quits.

“It was tough,” he admitted. “There was a point I cried. The threats were crazy. I don’t know how they got my number. When they call you and they don’t get you, they text you the insults. A lot of concerns… At a point, I was scared for my [life]. But I had some NDC folks calling me that they’re trying to calm nerves. It really got to me.”

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The popular comedian during a performance at this year’s edition of Decemba2Rememba made light of many things, including names and meanings as well as the impact of names on people where he mentioned that the name ‘Mahama’ is synonymous with corruption in Hausa.

Deemed an expensive joke, a salvo of attacks hit OB Amponsah on Thursday, December 26 – few hours to his performance at the ‘Night of 1026 Laughs & Music’.

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There were concerns he would not be able to deliver considering how he had been verbally abused but the comedian did not disappoint as he blew the audience away with his witty jokes.

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The comedian, thrilling the audience to some of his jokes at the just ended ‘December 2 Remember’ event organised by Citi FM, said that ‘Mahama’ means corruption.

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This, however, did not go down well with a section of the Ghanaian populace, particularly members of the National Democratic Congress.

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Following the backlash received for his joke, the comedian has apologised to Ghanaians and Mr Mahama.  

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