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Quarantine Questions: Athena Kugblenu

June 7, 2020 by Becca Moody Leave a Comment

Eleven weeks into the UK’s coronavirus-induced lockdown, now is a time where we need comedy more than ever. Unsurprisingly, it’s also a time where it’s perhaps hardest to find something that’s actually damn funny. MoodyComedy is trying to remedy this.

What is the first thing you plan on doing once the lockdown is fully lifted?

As this government is probably going to lift lockdown too soon, I am going to pretend that we’re still living under restrictions for a week or two. I do not trust their decision making.

What’s your current lockdown binge watch?

I really liked Giri/Haji and got into Money Heist. Endless Doc McStuffins on Disney Plus cos the child is obsessed.

Has anything made you laugh recently?

I thought The Lovebirds on Netflix was hilarious

How are you trying to keep sane at the moment?

Continuing to work. I am going to restrict my social media use too as it’s a massive energy drain. Taking walks has been helpful. Naps help too.

What thing would you like to draw our attention to right now?

Hysteria. There is lots of it around at the moment. Sometimes we need calm and reflection too. Everyone is behaving as if they have the answers. If we all had the answers we wouldn’t be in the shitshow of a world we live in now. So calm and reflection is the way to go I think.

THE QUARANTINE QUESTIONS

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October Comedian of the Month #52, Athena Kugblenu

December 3, 2018 by Becca Moody Leave a Comment
Each Comedian of the Month on MoodyComedy is a comic who has never previously featured on the website. Reasons for selection can include various current projects the comedian is involved with, or perhaps recent appearances on television programmes or podcasts. There is no strict criteria however, as Comedian of the Month simply stands as a collection of recommendations, highlighting interesting and original aspects of certain comedians and their work.

Athena Kugblenu is an effortless performer who is incredibly easy to listen to. She expertly blends topics of varying significance, blurring the line between political debate and more light-hearted social topics. In doing this, Athena is allowing political discussion to become the norm within her comedy; she makes it accessible, understandable and less worrying.

© Michael de Leon

Kugblenu is centred in herself and confident in front of a crowd, meaning that the laughs come easily. Often exploring themes involving race and identity, Athena champions her African-Indian heritage, whilst also considering wider social areas such as racism and democracy. She is tackling big, big topics here, but this comic brings a kind of peace with her on stage, meaning that audiences feel comfortable under her care.

Eloquent, perceptive and laid-back, Athena Kugblenu is a comedian who has fantastic potential. Expect to see a lot more from this intelligent comic.

For more information, follow Athena Kugblenu on Twitter, or visit her website.

COMEDIAN OF THE MONTH

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