OB Amponsah
Award-winning Ghanaian comedian, OB Amponsah, has thrown down a bold challenge to the entertainment industry, declaring that comedians, not musicians, could be the ones to fill iconic venues like London’s O2 Arena.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on December 16, 2025, OB Amponsah said comedy has the reach, originality and audience loyalty to pull off what some musicians have struggled to achieve.
“The O2 Arena is not impossible. Some musicians couldn’t fill it, but comedians might do it,” he said confidently.
The stand-up star attributed his optimism to the growing support system within the country’s creative space, singling out the African Arts Network and its founder for believing in his vision from the outset.
“When I first went to him and shared the vision, he told me not to worry—just go and write the jokes. We need more people like that in the industry,” OB Amponsah noted.
According to the comedian, success in entertainment goes beyond talent, stressing that strong backing and belief from industry players can be the difference between ambition and achievement.
“Having people who support your vision and add to it is everything,” he added.