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Satirizing the African State: Neocolonialism and Utopian Vision in Kevinblak\u2019s Comedic Skit<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wisdom C. NWOGA<\/strong>
Department of English and Communication Art, Ignatius Ajuru University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
wisdom.nwoga@iaue.edu.ng<\/a>
ORCID: <\/strong>https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-1265-5618<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Despite the euphoria that followed independence, many African nations have remained trapped in systems that extend colonial patterns of control, where resource extraction and exploitation thrive amidst underdevelopment and political manipulation. Popular culture, particularly digital comedic skits, has become a subtle yet purposeful form of socially conscious art that gives expression to public discontent. This study examines a satirical skit by Nigerian comedian Kelvin Chinedu Arua (Kevinblak), which depicts a metaphorical account of foreign resource exploitation in Africa and political interference. The study employs a qualitative approach to analyze selected dialogue, symbolism, and performance. It employs postcolonial and widespread culture criticism to examine how the skit critiques neocolonial economics and the strategic installation of pliant leadership. Findings show that satire in popular skits of Kevinblak and others like it represent a digital-age oracle where comedy becomes a medium of telling brutal truths about Africa’s present and whispering possibilities for its future. These performances gesture toward a utopian vision, where justice, autonomy, and dignity replace cycles of exploitation and silence. The study concludes that short-form digital comedy, when grounded in social realities, holds potential as a critical archive of the African experience. Therefore, future research should consider audience reception or pursue comparative analysis across digital African comedic traditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Keywords:<\/strong> African Popular Culture, Digital Comedy Skit, Neocolonialism, Nigeria, Post-Independence, Social Media Satire<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Nwoga, W. C. (2026). Satirizing the African State: Neocolonialism and Utopian Vision in Kevinblak\u2019s Comedic Skit. Atras Journal,<\/em> 7<\/em>(1), 278-293.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70091\/Atras\/vol07no01.18<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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