Ghanaian comic Alumni Amponsah has shared his behind-the-scenes expertise at Michael Blackson’s first comedy particular held in Accra on January 3, 2026, expressing a mix of pleasure, hope and disappointment.
In an in depth Fb publish, Amponsah spoke of his long-held need to share the stage with Blackson.
“Michael is a type of individuals I’ve tried to attach with in some ways. I imagine he’s an enormous identify in Hollywood and likewise Ghanaian. He can be enjoyable to work with and the publicity can be immense. However this is the issue: Regardless of how laborious I strive, me and Michael have but to share the stage,” he wrote.
He defined how he contacted Blackson earlier than his comedy particular, however his message was by no means learn. When he realized that Blackson can be performing in Accra, he publicly provided to open for him.
“His followers witnessed it. Some individuals near him tried to cease me, nevertheless it did not appear to work,” Amponsah mentioned.
On the day of the present, Chemical and Putogo had confirmed slots to carry out five-minute units, and the followers had been ready to benefit from the present regardless. “Ghanaian comedians are actually on prime of their recreation,” he mentioned, praising their efficiency.
Blackson’s personal set drew laughs from begin to end, and Amponsah mentioned he could not wait to look at the recording.
Amponsah then shared a hopeful growth: Backstage, organizer Olivia instructed her she may do a five-minute set earlier than the second present. “Anybody who noticed me backstage after I acquired this info would testify that I used to be rehearsing, speaking to myself as I went backwards and forwards,” he wrote.
Nevertheless, plans unexpectedly modified. U.S.-based comic Chiara Benson received each of the opening slots that evening, so Amponsah was unable to carry out regardless of her preparations. Efforts to resolve the scenario between Olivia and the stage supervisor are unsuccessful. “I swallowed my disappointment, did the ‘Kevin Hart shrug’ train, and patted myself on the again for the motivation that perhaps it wasn’t that point but,” he mentioned.
Mr. Amponsah concluded his publish by congratulating Mr. Blackson on his success and publicity to Ghanaian comedians. “Congratulations to Blackson on an awesome event. Thanks for giving Ghanaian comedians publicity on his large evening. Congratulations to Chemical and Putogo on making their evening a hit as effectively,” he wrote.
He additionally humorously mirrored on his personal private experiences, noting that he had even drafted a brand new Fb bio referred to as “Created for Michael Blackson,” however the timing and circumstances simply weren’t proper. “It is robust, it is robust! Pleased New 12 months!”
OB Amponsah is among the prime Ghanaian comedians in Ghana. Presently based mostly in the US of America, he performs on main platforms in Ghana and overseas.
