ALOK’s ‘Hairy Situation’ comedy tour hits Namibia
Sun, February 9, 2025 | Namibia
Internationally acclaimed American artist ALOK returns to Namibia amid the threat of rain, Namibia’s newly amended Marriage Act and American president Donald Trump’s controversial executive orders. Windhoek’s TaTe Village, the venue for the latest instalment of ALOK’s ‘Hairy Situation Comedy Tour’ opens the evening with the establishment’s inauguration as a verified safe space for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community. Despite increased pushback against established LGBTQI+ rights and freedoms around the world, this Friday night is a festive one. The city’s queer community and allies come together for an evening of laughter, film and discussion. But first, there is the funny part which ALOK has brought in barrels after a decidedly dark comedic opener by event host Hildegard Titus. ...