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The South African comedian has brought clarity and fresh perspectives to often emotionally charged political issues.
Comedians Trevor Noah (L) and Dave Chappelle (R)
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Society has moved to a place where everyone is held accountable if their jokes are found offensive.
About 62% of Sierra Leonean women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual violence.
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Theatre is able to create a space for discussion about how and why women experience physical and emotional violence.
Zimbabwean stand-up comedian Munya Guramatunhu.
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Despite the challenges of being a female comedian, the women who do choose to perform feel emboldened to speak out in ways that can resist sexism.