"I Know The Ballot Box Won't Be Too Tall" - Comedian Lekzy replies Veep

In this period of political tantrums, one is definitely going to be aggrieved by certain comments politicians pass and even comedians are not taking lightly what politicians call a joke.

In a three day campaign tour of the Eastern Region, the Vice President, Amissah-Arthur is claimed to have said short people need to be carried to see Mahama's achievement. This angered Lekzy, who prides himself as the shortest comedian, as he took to social media to express his disgust. In a post he wrote: I know the ballot box won't be too tall for us to cast our vote too. Politics should deal with issues not attacking physical looks of people. It's an insult to me as a concerned short person."

In recent times, the ruling party NDC, have made comments on short people which are aimed at the opposition leader, Akuffo-Addo. According to the comedian, politicians need to mind their language. They need not use such platforms to insult Ghanaians.

Talking to Comedy Empire he said, "I pride myself in being short. But it's offensive for a public official none less than the Vice President of the land and his minister to make mockery of our height cos of politics. So are they saying short people aren't humans? They really owe us an apology."

Published: By: Nii Bavard - 01:25:00

Personality File: Time With Lekzy

He is the latest sensation on the comedy scene. He has won the hearts of many celebrities and is said to be the Prince of Comedy. After a marvellous and splendid performance at DKB's Point of View, he's become a hot cake and has graced many stages including the biggest comedy platform, A Night of 1022 Laughs and Music. He's been on the big screens in recent times and Comedy Empire has been fortunate to get an interview with him despite his busy schedules. Our host, Nii Bavard, caught up with him at the just ended Laughline Comedy show and they had a journey through the life of Lekzy; his personal, relationship and celebrity life. Enjoy the chit-chat.

Nii Bavard: Lekzy, nice meeting you again.

Lekzy: Thank you Nii.

Nii Bavard: So give us a brief introduction, Who is Lekzy?

Lekzy: Lekzy is me,myself and I. I Born into a family of 5 and a proud first born. A graduate of Takoradi Poly and also a proud product of Koforidua Secondary and Technical School.

Nii Bavard: So who is actually Lekzy? What's your real name?

Lekzy: Nana Kwame Nkansah Emmanuel Ansong is what my parents gave me without my opinion. Dictatorship is an African thing you know 😂😂😂

Nii Bavard✍🏾: So as a rebel leader, why did you choose Lekzy?

Lekzy: It's an abbreviation. It stands for L-earned,  E-xceptional K-nowledgeable  Z-Zealous and Y for any word you deem fit for me.......some say I'm yummy others say I'm young but I think I'm just like the mysterious Y in algebra.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: So what were your institutions of tutelage as far as education is concerned?

Lekzy: Ok. Just as i said early on I had my primary and junior high education at St. Mark's Methodist Preparatory School and later to Koforidua Sectech and finally to Takoradi Polytechnic where I offered Graphic Designing. I still don't understand why Mahama waited for me to leave before making it a University......I just can't reach my mind back.

 Nii Bavard✍: Haha........... So professionally you're a graphic designer. Why do you choose comedy?

 Lekzy: Yes......I'm actually a graphic designer by profession  but funny enough comedy has chosen and I've appointed it to be my career of which it's taking a greater chunk of my time now. You can imagine how I appointed it. But on a much serious note,  Its my way of life.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Is it innate? Anyone in your family who is a comedian?

Lexy: Not at all. My dad just has a great sense of humour not a comedian.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Ok. So it's a family thing....it runs in the family I guess.

Lekzy: Naa.........I'm a limited breed

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Haha....interesting. What breed are you? German shepherd or Sokoto Red?

Lekzy: Is this where the interview is diverting to? I won't react, at the right time.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: So how did it feel like when you started doing comedy. What was the family reaction?

Lekzy: Fortunately for me I found myself in a "follow your passion" family with just one caution: "Dont tarnish the family's name in whatever you do."

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Wow.......that's quite encouraging by the family. So initially, they weren't concerned like most African parents would be?

Lekzy: Not at all.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: You such a fortunate dude. So how was your first performance?

Lekzy: Awesome. Actually I've not really really had a bad day. Average days but not bad as bad since.

Nii Bavard✍: Can you recall that one event you felt within you that you've flopped?

Lekzy: Early this year at Comedy Express. I just went blank on stage. Actually I was not in the right frame of mind then but notwithstanding, I had my response but not as loud as the usual me.

Nii Bavard✍: I guess it's normal. The peak and troughs of art. So what keeps you going? Where do you derive motivation?

Lekzy: I can't tell what keeps me going... it could be passion driven. The interesting part about it is, I only feel good when I'm with the microphone.

Nii Bavard✍: Have there been moments where you felt you'd be sacked from stage?

Lekzy: yeah and I didn't perform at all because one of the big guys in comedy now was hooted at from stage and I was performing right after him. That was at Takoradi poly.

Nii Bavard✍: No vim for Lekzy. Despite the down moments, what has been your proudest moment as a comedian.

Lekzy: I have a lot of proud moments but the one to stay in my memory books would be when I shared the stage with Preye of Ebezina fame from Nigeria came to Ghana in December last year.

 Nii Bavard✍🏾: So let's get to the big moment: Point of View

 Lekzy: Yeeess. Finally.... I was waiting for this? Why you take put last?

Nii Bavard✍: Next time it would be after the interview. How was POV to you?

Lekzy: That wasn't my first performance at the theatre but this was different cos we as a comedy fraternity wanted to make a statement which I think we did. It was DKB's show but it was my world cup.

 Nii Bavard✍🏾: 😂😂😂😂😂. How did you feel when you had an ovation?

 Lekzy: I've had it a couple of times in my career but this one was one that got me flying without wings. Chale, To see celebrities stand up......Mheeern!!!!! After that show,I was blessed with two more ovations, Classics and Comedy and A Night of 1022 Laughs and Music.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Saw Lexis Billz post and it confirms it. So can we say it was your greatest moment?

 Lekzy: Let's say so

 Nii Bavard✍🏾: Lol........Who has been your role model?

 Lekzy: Kevin Hart. In Ghana, Foster Romanus

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Why Kevin Hart, height factors?

Lekzy: Nope far from that....... Their energy on stage and content kind of connect with me. DKB gave me enough reasons to do comedy.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: The comedy industry over the years has been budding and people are still pessimistic about the industry. As an industry player, what are your challenges with the industry?

 Lekzy: Lack of Opportunities and finances especially when it's about sponsorship. People look down on me cos they think my stature doesn't depict what I say or can do. The income from comedy isn't de best for now but we are growing so very soon.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: If the comedy industry does not really pay, would you choose your career over your profession at any time?

Lekzy: oh yeah. Everyday, Anyway, Everything, Anytime

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Passion over money I guess.

Lekzy: Exactly

Nii Bavard✍🏾: So if given the chance to change something in the industry what would it be?

Lekzy: Wow. Change the mindset of event organizers. We need equal share of the arts cake as the musicians.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Do you see a future beyond comedy?

Lekzy: Far beyond future. Its here ,I'm here and we both here to stay.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: If God gave you the chance to choose, who do you wish to be on stage with one-day?

Lekzy: Kevin Hart

Nii Bavard✍🏾: You really like him

Lekzy: I don't like him. I see myself in him.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Who's your favourite African Act?

Lekzy: Trevor Noah and Bovi

Nii Bavard: Tell us about your feature in the upcoming stage play, TROTRO, how did you get into it and the role you'd play.

Lekzy: I spoke to Clemento Suarez about my interest in acting and he said OK he will lobby to get me a role. Lo and behold I get to be in it and I'm playing the role of a stubborn passenger in a car who just minds his business cos he doesn't want to pay his fare.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: any interest aside comedy?

Lekzy: I love education. I also love to rap. I used to rap way back in school which I think I might visit that side of me too very soon but now I think I would want to establish a school someday.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Haha.......rap. That would look like Hilarious Rap.

Lekzy: I actually did real rap. I was in a group called BACK PAGE. In 2008, we won the best high school music group at the X'mas Fiesta.

 Nii Bavard✍🏾: Wow. Your achievements look taller than you. As a rapper, who do you think is the best rapper in Ghana now?

 Lekzy: Sarkodie

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Why Obidi?

 Lekzy: I love achievers. People who push their craft till they attain greatness.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: This is old but what's your Point of View on the Sark-Fest Beef?

 Lekzy: Anything Sark. No long talk.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: So final question........The Bible says it's not good for man to be alone and as you already know, Romanus has tied the knot, DKB is also in the pipeline..........Lekzy do you have a special future Missus?

Lekzy: Not yet

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Is it that they're not coming or they don't like you?

Lekzy: They come but  I'm not ready for now. I can't afford love now. It's just too expensive.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: How do you separate your personal life from your public life?

Lekzy: Wish I had a clue to that. All I know is I just seperate the two.

 Nii Bavard✍🏾: That's interesting. So your final words to upcoming comedians like KSM and Bill Cosby who look up to you.

 Lekzy: They are the pilot of their own dreams so they should let no one direct or cut out their part for them. When you give up on your dream ,you lose them not.

Nii Bavard✍🏾: Thanks Lekzy........Comedy Empire is grateful for your time. We wish you the very best in your career.

Lekzy: You're welcome. Thanks for hosting me too.

Published: By: Nii Bavard - 10:26:00

Laughline Shuts Down Accra Mall

Like it or not, Comedy is completely taking over and Ghanaians are in love with the industry. This couldn't have been better demonstrated than the influx of patrons last Saturday at the Silver Bird Cinema at Laughline. You could call it the Total Shut Down as most people with nothing to do at the mall after a hangout trooped in to have a feel of Comedy brewed in Ghana.

The monthly comedy show which premiered on Saturday saw a fully packed auditorium with people standing and others who didn't mind sitting on the stairs just to have a good laugh. The event which was well patronized saw patrons being served with sterling performances back to back with no breathing space. The host, Augustin Dennis, held down the show from the beginning and in between acts just to keep the fire kindled. He proved why he was the host for its premier edition.

Augustin Dennis

That night saw performances from Pious, Khemikal, Lekzy, Romanus, Jacinta, OB, Pararan and Tee Kay. Chied Fred was also there to bless the mic with poetry. Patrons were treated to a karaoke session which was led by Augustin Dennis.  In attendance were Giovanni Caleb, host of Starr Drive and Ghana's finest comic actor, Clemento Suarez. The event was organised by Kasa Entertainment with support from Event Guide and True Talk Gh.

Some shots from the event:

Published: By: Ghana Comedy - 10:17:00

Ghanaian Humour Therapists To Perform On Patients

A delegation of humour therapists would be in town to perform a free operation on patients in the coming months. The operation dubbed as Laughline is aimed at restoring the humour of Ghanaians the Ghanaian way.

The delegation which is being led by Humour Therapist Augustin Dennis would see the Silver Bird Lounge being transformed into a theatre. "This first edition would see an introduction and familiarization of humour therapists with their patients. The subsequent months would be a personal consultation between patients and the therapists on duty.", Augustin Dennis said.

In the theatre room would also be fellow therapists; Pararan, Tkay, Lekzy, Khemikal, OB, Pius, Ajeezay, Foster Romanus, Nino, Id James Brown and the only female doctor on duty that night, Jacinta. There would also be poetry recitals and musical performances by a host of surprising artists.

The first edition of this event takes place on 3rd September, 2016 at the Silver Bird Cinema. Event is proudly brought to you by Kasa Entertainment in collaboration with Laughline. 

Admission is just ¢20 but operation and medical bills are free. For tickets, kindly call 0205511504 // 0501360900.

Click the here for ticket details.

Published: By: Nii Bavard - 04:09:00

AICC To Be Converted To Medical Centre at Classics and Comedy

What comes to mind when you hear classical music? Some boring old man behind a piano with some old woman singing some oratorio. Talk of spoken word and poetry and you just hate your literature teacher in school. For comedy, you just wish the comedians are not Ghanaians. Fine!!!

What if we told you the definition of Classical music, comedy and poetry is about to be redefined tomorrow at the Accra International Conference Centre as  Glitter Edutainment brings together Ghana's finest and World Renowned organist, Patrick Alfred Addaquay together with the Landlord of Gh Poetry, Nana Asaase and Tallest Idiot, Id James Brown, serve audience with refreshing arts all in one pack: Classics and Comedy.

Interacting with headline comedian Id James Brown he describes the show as a medical one. He said, " It's a show to give a good dose of authentic Gh Comedy and finest of Classical music to that kind of audience. We aim at satisfying lovers of the arts with the various arts and they should expect the highest quality of Classical music, spoken word and Comedy from Ghana in the Ghanaian way. I expect people to come out and enjoy themselves while they have a fantastic healing and refreshing evening. They better enjoy themselves........Or else!!!"

On the night would also be performances from fellow comedians; T-kay, Lekzy, Khemikal alongside Six Strings, Rekki, Shakes, and many others.

What are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now!!!!!

Published: By: Nii Bavard - 12:10:00

Night Of 1022 Laughs In Review, Lekzy Decomic In Focus

The auditorium lights were dimmed to increase focus on the stage. Foster Romanus, the host warmed up the already excited audience and ushered in the next performer. Everyone held their breath – skepticism showed on faces. It is a Ghanaian comedian coming up so quite a number of people buried their faces into their phones.

Tension built up, certainly not in the heart of the crowd who had paid to have a laugh, for they had nothing to worry about. It was their moment to relieve the stress.

So someone had to carry the cross. He walked onto the stage. The lights shone on his face and reflected beams of anxiety and uncertainties. He wasn’t as cheerful as we were. He was unfamiliar with the crowd. The Dome also knew him not. But the gentleman believed in love at first sight. He had come to show his love.

And just like a true lover is honest enough to confess his weakness to his crush, Lekzy DeComic commences by expressing disappointment in his own appearance. He is obviously a short man; in what is garnished with the term ‘vertically challenged’.  He begins his performance by literally making fun of his height. He strikes it little by little and hits the punchline.

The auditorium goes haywire. Everyone sits up. Its show time!

It was the first Saturday of August and the venue was the Accra International Conference Centre. The conference is nearly full to capacity. Top notch local and international comedians had already electrified the place. After Nigeria’s Kenny Black came Ghana’s OB, followed by Destalker. Lekzy now had his turn.

Born Emmanuel Nkansah Ansong, the 26 year old comedian registered himself as viable enough to beat the odds of the comedy show business. On a normal day, his hilarity breaks ribs, but at the Night of 1022 Laughs, dude was ready to break a leg.

20 minutes standing before a crowd numbering was enough time to write his name in the good books of thecomedy industry.

Lekzy thrilled the audience with gags that cut across several spheres of life. He picked on musicians, and run satires on politicians. He made jokes out of the Ghanaian way of life in a way that was creative and amusing. In well calculated wits, he played around on a few sensitive tribalism scenarios.

He was interactive. His scenarios were relatable too. Every passing second of his performance got the crowd giggling. Like the grass emerges effortless, he sent the audience laughing their heads off uproariously.

What Lekzy did on Saturday Night of 6th August 2016 is what Ghanaians have yearned for, all their lives, and what every attendant of the show was entitled to. It was no wonder that he received a standing ovation from the audience, in what seemed like a rehearsed move to celebrate his talent. It was a sight to behold.

We probably found a straw to clutch in the dying moments, we can we got an anchor to keep the boat afloat. We found hope. Two years in the game and he has electrified the biggest gigs in town: Comedy bar, ComedyExpress, Comedy Shop, Remember Now Concert and the recent DKB Point of View. This particular show made an impressive climax.

The comedy show was headlined by Nigeria’s comedy guru, I Go Die alongside performances from, Acapella with live music from Ackah Blay, Adina, Kiddie and MzVee.

Author: Patrick Fynn
(www.patrickfynn.com)

Source: ghanagist.com

Published: By: Nii Bavard - 14:53:00

Lekzy Decomic, Ghanaian Comedians Shine at 1022 Laughs and Music

Yes, he was the only one who got a standing ovation. 

New comedy entrant, Lekzy Decomic became the toast of patrons at last Saturday’s MTN 1022 Night of Laughs and Music and at the end of his act, the excited patrons clapped and eventually stood up to show their appreciation.

Although he is relatively unknown, Lekzy Decomic, one of the three Ghanaian comedians on the night stood heads and shoulders above many of the popular comics from both Ghana and Nigeria as he delivered one joke after another to perfection at the Accra international Conference Centre(AICC) where the show came off.  

Lekzy Decomic was introduced as the tallest comic in Ghana but his diminutive size came as a surprise to everyone. However when he kicked off his act with jokes about school life, his small stature and some jokes about Gas, he proved that size is no determiner of ability. 

His jokes were not unique but he still managed to give an amazing performance and even had the audience joining in an impromptu “jama” session. 

It was no surprise that his entire act was interspersed with applause from the crowd and he received a standing ovation at the end of his performance. 

As usual, Forster Romanus who was the MC for the event proved once again that he is one of the best around. Every single time he held the microphone was an opportunity to thrill the crowd with rib-cracking jokes and funny jabs at the expense of some notable personalities and members of the audience.

His role as an MC was just as impressive as any of the main acts on the night and was instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition from one comic to the next without a single dull moment in-between. 

Comedian OB, who was expected by many to make Ghana proud once again seemed to have had an off-day last Saturday as many of his jokes fell flat. 

Kenny Black from Nigeria was another new entry to the stage but he made sure no one in the audience will forget his name anytime soon. Destalker also from Nigeria provided many side-splitting moments as he poked fun at many interesting situations common to both Ghana and Nigeria. 

For the veterans, Acapella and I Go Dye, both from Nigeria, their effortless delivery and transition from one funny joke to the other was a justification as to why they are constantly being invited to the event over and over again. 

On the music front, winner of MTN Project Fame, Kidi and MzVee were on hand to provide the first spot of music with Adina coming in next. Adina put on an energetic and impressive performance with the aid of the equally impressive live band. 

Her performance was followed by highlife veteran Ackah Blay who of course treated patrons to what he does best—good music. 

Unlike previous edition of the event held in December, last Saturday’s MTN 1022 Night of Laughs and Music was under-patronised. As at the advertised time of 8 pm, the auditorium was barely half-full and this might have been responsible for the organisers deciding to start the event about 45 minutes behind schedule. 

However once the event kicked off, everything went smoothly and without a hitch. 

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Published: By: Ghana Comedy - 00:45:00

Lekzy To Dislocate Ribs at 1022 Laughs and Music

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” 
― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

After the historic show on 9th July at DKBs Point of View, a new twist is about taking place in the longest running stand-up comedy series in the country, A Night of Laughs and Music, as most of the acts seem to be from Ghana.

This year a new face would be appearing on the series and many just can't wait to have a feel of what Ghana's Kevin Hart has to deliver. With his outstanding performance at DKB's Point of View which earned him a standing ovation and again from patrons including celebrities, Lekzy Decomic is set to grace the stage again.

In a chit chat with Comedy Empire, the comedian expressed joy at the inclusion of other Ghanaian Comedians and himself. He believes it's a sign that the industry has come to stay. "I'm going to redefine comedy and this time patrons are going to set history by giving me a flying ovation when I'm done dislocating their ribs." He said.

Lekzy on that night would be performing alongside Foster Romanus, Acapella, I Go Dye, Destalker, OB, Khemikal, Kenney Black and a host of others. Published: By: Ghana Comedy - 01:36:00

Thousands Dislocate Ribs At Point of View

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On Saturday night, history was made as lot of emergency cases were reported at various hospitals as patrons of DKB's Point of View locked their ribs due to excessive laughter. They were left with little or no air to breath as they were thrilled with performances from the beginning of the show to the end.

The National Theatre which was filled to capacity which left others standing through out the show had Comedians Nino, Lekzy, Tee Kay, McDon the Shoeman, Ajeezay, Foster Romanus, James Brown, Jacinta and a host of others taking turns in cracking ribs, , the audience could not just help but give standing ovations after each act.

Representing the old generation of comedians was the godfather KSM who after a brief performance introduced the King of comedy of which he enstooled and handed over the title of King of Comedy to DKB. Arriving in glitz and glamour to humbly accept the title, DKB aarived in a palanquin with a troupe of dancers unshering him in. The King didn't leave anything to spare as he gave his Point of View on various topics ranging from Politics to music to race and several others. 

Also on stage that night were the reigning artist of the year and Koko King, E.L together with Volta Regime President, Edem who entertained the audience with the best of tunes from the nation. Gracing the occasion were a host of celebrities; Elikem Kumordjie, Gifty Anti and husband, Nana Ansah Kwao, D-Cryme, Lexis Bill and several others. The MC for the Night, Khemikal, aside his performance made sure no one was given chance to breath as he locked them down to a good show.

MC for the night, Comedian Khemikal

Talking to Comedy Empire, patrons expressed joy at how the once dead comedy industry has been revived by Point of View. To some, it's a remarkable day in their lives as they gave their hearts to Ghanaian Comedy for the first time. Many Ghanaian comedy atheists at the end of the show have now been born again. To those who lost their love for the art, fell in love again.

Chale if you missed this then go and come next year..................watch this space for review of the show by your favourite acts.

Published: By: Ghana Comedy - 15:58:00

Lekzy To Lite Up Point of View

The excitement continues to build up as the days draw closer to the historical comedy show in Ghana as people keep wondering what Ghanaian comedians have got in stock for them at DKB's Point of View.

Emmanuel Nkansah Ansong known in the industry as Lekzy Dekomic could not hide his excitement also when the news team caught up with him. The humour therapists who is noted for his deep thinking jokes said, "This is actually a big platform for me and I'm happy to be a part of history making. Not because it's a one man show, but also for the fact that all performers are Ghanaians."

He said this is an opportunity to showcase to the world what comedy is. Not hiding his expectations he said, " I expect a fully packed auditorium to come witness authentic GH comedy cos I'm going to lite some fun so that I can covert them to fans. Did I rhyme?" He ended with a wild laughter.

On the night, Lekzy would be performing alongside other Ghanaian acts like Jacinta, OB, Nino, Id James Brown, Ajeezay and Romanus and the grandpa himself, KSM.

Want to know his point of view? Be there!!!!

Published: By: Ghana Comedy - 06:35:00