Comedy Central Africa has revealed that multi-media mogul, Lenard “Charlamagne” McKelvey, is teaming up with late-night virtuoso Stephen Colbert – making his epic return to Comedy Central – to create and produce Tha God’s Honest Truth with Lenard ‘Charlamagne’ McKelvey.
This weekly half-hour late-night series features Charlamagne’s culturally fluent take on social issues in a variety of deep dives, sketches, and social experiments that deftly unpacks the most pressing topics permeating politics and culture.
Redemptively comedic, refreshingly unfiltered, and unapologetically Black, nothing is off-limits. Lenard “Charlamagne ” McKelvey is bringing his influential, opinionated, thought-provoking perspective to late night. Tha God’s Honest Truth with Lenard ‘Charlamagne’ will premiere exclusively on Comedy Central Africa (DStv Channel 122).
Comedy Central Africa promises to make life funnier this September as it premieres Charlamagne’s highly anticipated show in Africa for the first time. The channel has kept viewers entertained with only the best in international content and has the most powerful offering in Late night with shows like The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and now Tha God’s Honest Truth with Lenard ‘Charlamagne.
“This is one of those moments where I can show you better than I can tell you,” said Charlamagne. “This is the third talk show Chris McCarthy has done with me and those shows prepared me for this opportunity. My South Carolina brethren Stephen Colbert is the ultimate co-sign in the late night space and he wouldn’t co-sign no bullshit! We are going to win an Emmy next year for best lighting direction I can feel it!!!”
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“For too long, the town of Moncks Corner, South Carolina has been underrepresented in late night,” said Colbert. “I look forward to all the ways in which the fearless, peerless Charlamagne is going to change the game.”
“We are thrilled to be premiering Charlamagne’s highly anticipated show in Africa for the first time. Our commitment is to our viewers that we are the one brand that promises to make life funnier and we are proud to bring this exciting new format on the continent for the first time. Viewers can expect on the best in international content in the months and years to come” commented Dillon Khan, Vice President for Comedy Central Africa commented
Charlamagne knows exactly what he wants to do with this show – which is to smack the audience upside the head every week and make sure they’re paying attention to the world around them,” said executive producer, Aaron McGruder. “He is keenly aware of the power of his voice and always looking to use it to maximum effect, which requires both talent and courage. I’m very excited to be a part of this project.“
