Ghanaian stand-up comedian, Genesis, is set to headline a comedy event dubbed “Naija Must Laugh with Genesis” to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day.

On Wednesday, October 1, Nigeria will commemorate its 65th anniversary.

The event promising an unforgettable night of humor is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, at SOHO, Marina Mall, Airport—Accra. The lineup of some of the finest acts expected to perform includes MC Danfo, DKB, Parrot Mouth, Jacinta Ocansey, and Pararan (MockNews). The show starts at 5pm and goes into midnight.

Tickets are going for GHC200 (Pass), GHC2,000 (VIP), GHC3,000 (Star), GHC5,000 (Premium), and GHC10,000 (Ultimate).

The event is powered by SOHO Bar & Restaurant and supported by leading media partners including The Independent Ghana, GHOne TV, UTV, Joy Prime, Joy News, Adom FM, 3FM 92.7, and GhanaWeb. For reservations, patrons can contact +233 55 964 8078 / +233 54 169 6078 or visit www.sohoghana.com.

Come one, come all to a night of bliss and laughter.

Below are some scenes of the comedy shows at SOHO Bar in recent times.

Nigeria's independence

On 1 October 1960, Nigeria was granted full independence from Great Britain. Nigeria’s independence was established under Governor General Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who later became the country’s first president.