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Comedian Waris has stated that there is no division in the Ghanaian comedy industry, explaining that what many think of as controversy is just a way to raise attention to challenges that need solutions.
In an interview with Joy Prime, Waris explained that most of the issues that gain public attention are not as dramatic as they may seem.
He said comedians sometimes bring them up in the media to highlight challenges within the industry and draw the attention of key stakeholders who can help address them.
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He emphasised that they are usually handled privately among the comedians, while industry concerns are sometimes taken into the public space to create room for solutions.
He further clarified that the decision to address some issues is not to create the impression of conflict, but rather to contribute to the growth and development of the industry.
“They’re lying! There’s no division in the comedy industry. We sit, eat and laugh. What we have our misunderstanding; we discuss it between us. What we have as industry misunderstanding, we put it where we have to put it.
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“If I have a misunderstanding with you that I’m giving you fare to come and you don’t want to come, I can discuss with you personally. But if I give fare that you should come to my event and you don’t come, we’ll discuss it on air,” he said.
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