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CastGbemisola IkumeloSamson KayoJohn Macmillan
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Premiere DateApril 9, 2018
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IMDB Rating6.6 (467)
Famalam is a sketch comedy show from the BBC that first aired in 2018. The show features a talented cast of comedians, including Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, and John Macmillan, who all play multiple characters throughout the series. The theme of the show is African culture and everyday life in the UK, as seen through the eyes of a diverse group of characters. From African ghost hunters to a Nigerian prince who has moved to Peckham, the sketches are a hilarious take on the experiences of African immigrants and their descendants in Britain.
One of the standout sketches in the series features Funke and her Nigerian friends, who use their unique superpowers to fight crime and save the day. In another, we see Ghanaian grandparents talking about their grandchildren's obsession with social media.
The show also takes a satirical look at current events, with sketches on everything from Brexit to the
Famalam is a series that ran for 3 seasons (13 episodes) between April 9, 2018 and on BBC3