أطراس
Volume 7, Numéro 1, Pages 278-293
2026-01-15
Satirizing The African State: Neocolonialism And Utopian Vision In Kevinblak’s Comedic Skit
Authors : Nwoga Wisdom C. .
Abstract
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 skit, 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, political interference and the hollowing out of African sovereignty. Through qualitative analysis of dialogue, symbolism and performance, the study employs postcolonial and popular culture criticism to examine how the skit critiques neocolonial economics and the strategic installation of pliant leadership. Findings show that satire in popular skits does more than entertain; it reawakens political memory, questions imposed power and imagines alternate outcomes beneath the laughter. 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 satire, when grounded in social realities, holds potential as a critical archive of the African experience and therefore recommends that future research should consider audience reception or pursue comparative analysis across digital African comedic traditions.
Keywords
Africa ; Comedy Skit ; Neocolonialism ; Nigeria ; Popular Culture ; Post Independence ; Satire
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