Technique and Style in African and Contemporary Comedy: Case Study of Paraffin; Muchato and Zino Episodes, Mr Bean; One Wedding and A Funeral, and the Examination Episodes, and Osuofia in London Part 1 Film.

Abstract

This research interrogates the styles and techniques in comedy. It carries with it a comparative analysis between African and Contemporary comedy, through the case study of PARAFFIN; MUCHATO and ZINO EPISODES, MR BEAN; ONE WEDDING AND A FUNERAL and THE EXMINATION EPISODES , and lastly, OSUOFIA IN LONDON PART 1. The research further identifies techniques used in the African comedy together with their effects on the potrayal of characterisation, themes and issues.