Ghanaian comedian, Musah Junior, popularly known as MJ the Comedian, has pushed back against the notion that comedy is a frivolous or unserious profession, stressing that it demands intelligence, skill, and professionalism.

Appearing on Channel One TV’s during the 'The Chat' on June 28, MJ explained that effective comedy goes far beyond telling jokes.

According to  him, it involves sharp wit, precise timing, and the ability to turn life’s challenges into relatable humour.
“There is comedy in everything. If it is not your job, you will not be able to get the comedy out of a tragic situation, like I did when I had the accident and my tooth was missing. I like to say that comedy is not for ‘fools’.

He added that being consistently funny in front of an audience takes more than natural talent.
“You can be as funny as you can, but having a microphone and standing in front of thousands of people and cracking them up over and over again comes with some form of professionalism,” he said.

MJ argued that comedy, like any other serious craft, requires a deep understanding of audience dynamics and emotional intelligence.
“You could crack a crowd up for the first time, and they will laugh, but try it again, and you will see. It can get to a point where you crack a joke and nobody will be laughing, or you will not have a good day. How do you pick yourself up if you are not professional? It is the case in football or music."

“So no, comedy isn’t for fools. It’s for intelligent people who understand the craft," he added