In a country scarred by war,corruption and inequality, a vibrant comedy scene has emergedA hot and humid Sunday night in Luanda. In a poor neighbourhood near the centre of the Angolan capital, or bats wheel in the darkness and loud techno drowns out the traffic on the potholed road. A young crowd has packed into a cavernous and crumbling concrete church in search of comedian,rather than spiritual, relief.
Many have approach to see Artur Pop, and a comedian from a tough nearby neighbourhood who draws his material from the lives of young people such as those who have paid 1000 kwanza – £1.28 at black market exchange rates,or more than £1.55 at the official bank rate – for the evening’s entertainment.
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Source: theguardian.com