ELIZABETH MUSYIMI ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST

01 August 2023

• The comedian and girlfriends will feature elite comedians; Justine Wanda, Ruth Nyambura, Shazz Nderitu, and Ciku Waithaka.

Comedian Eunice Mammito is set to headline at 'The Mammito And Girlfriends' comedy night event slated for 26th August 2023 at the Nairobi National Museum’s auditorium.

Dubbed ‘Girlfriends’ - this is the second edition of her comedy franchise, following December's 'Mammito And Friends' – her first self-produced music and comedy event.

Mammito And Girlfriends will feature elite comedians; Justine Wanda, Ruth Nyambura, Shazz Nderitu, and Ciku Waithaka.

The comedian said in a statement that she is elated to be sharing her platform with comical women "that I am proud to also call my friends, whom I've also shared the stage with before. They all have different perspectives on daily life issues, politics and even relationships. Their views are unconforming and I like that. This is why I want my fans to meet my girlfriends.”

The all-female stand-up comedy lineup is geared for the show and describes their style of delivery ahead of the show.

Justine Wanda who is also a comedy writer and political satirist said, “I’m witty, chaotically charming, and have a strong resume in dark humour.”

Ruth Nyambura who is a Financial Analyst by profession added, “If don't judge a book by its cover was a person, it would be me. My calm demeanor won't prepare you for my funny side. My wicked and intelligent humor will leave you gasping for breath with laughter.”

Shazz Nderitu wears many hats. She’s an Interior Designer, MC, and Mathematics Teacher among other things.

She says, “I do stand-up comedy to appease the ancestors and because I am awesome at it. My excellent commentary on issues will make me your next darling!”

Ciku Waithaka who is a TV & Film producer, Voice Over Actor & Writer is also a force in the comedy space. She’s warm, deceptively funny, and adorable.

Mammito is a trendsetting entertainer and stand-up comedian whose content resonates with millions of her fans in Kenya, Africa, and beyond.

She is currently preparing to headline and perform for the first time in Doha (Aug 10, 2023) at The ‘African Night of Laughter’ event which is the biggest comedy event in Qatar.

The event is dedicated to showcasing the in-depth strength of African comedy in the global scene of comedy entertainment, bringing to the forefront the continent’s identity and entertainment interactions in Qatar.