{
  "id": 5603746,
  "title": "Black Star Experience partners L’extase Limited for new international comedy project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/black-star-experience-partners-lextase-limited-for-new-international",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T17:09:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-star-experience-partners-lextase-limited-for-new-international-comedy-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Black Star Experience has formed a partnership with L’extase Limited, a UK-based Ghanaian events company, to launch a major annual comedy event. The collaboration aims to promote Ghanaian and African comedy to international audiences, using it as a platform to celebrate Ghanaian and African identity. Veteran musician and Black Star Experience coordinator, Rex Owusu Marfo, expressed excitement about the project, which has been in development for months. He emphasized that comedy has significant social and economic potential, and the government is committed to supporting the industry with necessary infrastructure. The proposed event will coincide with Ghana's Independence celebrations and bring together comedians, audiences, and stakeholders from Ghana, the diaspora, and other countries. The initiative is expected to provide opportunities for internationally recognized comedians to perform in Ghana and for Ghanaian comedians to showcase their talents abroad. By doing so, the partnership aims to boost Ghana's tourism and creative economy, attract international visitors, and increase the country's visibility in the comedy industry. L’extase Limited representative, Alex Adjei Sarpong, confirmed the company's dedication to developing the project into an annual event with international appeal. He encouraged corporate organizations and industry stakeholders in Ghana to support the initiative. As Ghana's comedy scene continues to grow, with comedians building international audiences through live performances, digital platforms, and global engagements, a successful annual event could further strengthen the country's position as a destination for entertainment and cultural tourism.",
  "summary": "The Black Star Experience has entered into a partnership with United Kingdom-based Ghanaian-owned events company L’extase Limited to develop a major annual comedy event aimed at promoting Ghanaian and African comedy to international audiences.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}