OB Amponsah, a well-known comedian and event planner from Ghana, has made a startling admission regarding the difficulties he encounters when planning his events.
He disclosed that he doesn’t benefit from his events in an appearance on Hitz FM’s morning show.
He said that his recent comedy gig at the Bukom Boxing Arena left him in debt, recognizing the challenges comedians endure when planning their own events.
He informed DJ Slim, the host, that he had lost roughly GH₵ 40,000.
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OB clarified that he sees the investment in his craft as valuable despite the financial difficulties. OB has organized other comedy specials, such as the ‘Popular But Broke’ at the National Theatre of Ghana.
On December 21, 2024, OB Amponsah created history by performing his tenth anniversary comedy act in front of a packed Bukom Boxing Arena (4,000 seats).
On December 21, 2024, OB Amponsah created history by performing his tenth anniversary comedy act in front of a packed Bukom Boxing Arena (4,000 seats).
He complained about the high tax components on event tickets in a post before the show. He said that the Ghana Revenue Authority‘s decision to impose charges on free tickets was also unjust.
This discovery highlights the difficulties encountered by Ghanaian comedians, who frequently find it difficult to support themselves despite their fame and skill.
