Iconic American stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle is set to perform in Nairobi, Kenya, and the excitement is palpable.
Tickets for his show at the Louis Leakey Auditorium on Wednesday, 29th May, sold out just two hours after the event was announced by Punchline Comedy Club who are the organisers of the show.
Priced at Sh7,000, the tickets were snapped up swiftly, reflecting Chappelle’s immense popularity and the anticipation surrounding his performance.
Interestingly, the event poster highlights a unique aspect of the show: it will be a cell phone-free event.
This policy means that attendees will not be permitted to use their mobile phones during the performance, a rule strictly enforced at Chappelle’s shows.
Chappelle, regarded as one of the world’s top comedians, has long advocated for a no-phone policy during his performances.
In December 2023, Chapelle once had an altercation with a fan near the end of his performance, when he noticed a man sitting close to the front row recording him.
He called the man out and reported him to security before scolding the audience. Chappelle explained to the crowd why he doesn’t allow recording at his shows and, reportedly, equated a phone pointed at him to a gun.
The no-phone policy is not entirely limiting as those looking to use their phones can step out.
