Michael Blackson, aka, ‘The African King of Comedy', has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country, and his performances leave audiences laughing in tears. Blackson’s comedic appeal grew from his involvement with BET’s ComicView series, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at Harlem, and Live in Hollywood. Blackson was discovered performing at the Comedy Store by actor/director Ice Cube. Blackson’s unforgettable performance in the comedy, Next Friday, drew praise and a fan following. Next, he released his top-selling sketch comedy CD entitled, Modasucka, Welcome to America. Along with special guest appearances on music videos, Blackson stole the stage on Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO and starred in a commercial for the Chappelle Show on Comedy Central. There’s no mistaking Blackson for any other comedian when he takes the stage. And what about those Dashikis? When he takes the stage, clad in the finest Dashikis the Motherland has to offer, “The African King of Comedy” is born!