AJ+ | News To Me

Set in Cape Town, South Africa, a bold new satirical show has entered the chat. Talking back to Global North narratives with sharp wit, goofy gags and the worst wigs you've ever seen - this is “News to Me.”
By the Global South? Check. For the Global South? Check. Regular impersonations of some of the world's worst, and even odd, leaders? You bet we have the wigs for all of it.Untangle the interconnected web of global politics, economics and humanitarian issues with your host Céline Tshika as she attempts to right the wrongs of history through unhinged rants and jokes.‍Together we'll play 'spot the difference' between the global politics of today and our past - and spoiler: History repeats itself.
Satire, Politics, Global South.
Céline Tshika is a DR Congo-born, South Africa-raised actor, comedian, and filmmaker based in Cape Town. After an Engineering “degree for the parents,” she studied Acting for Film in Los Angeles and began her career in the comedy space. She created and starred in the award-winning web series 'Jess Goes West, and presented on satirical news show 'The Mix and Serve' before returning to Cape Town. Known for her satirical sketches Stank Like a Man and the acclaimed mockumentary The Wapidemic, she transitioned to the stand-up stage in 2021, becoming a 2023 Jive Funny Championship finalist.
Stories that move the world.