The Lauderhill Performing Arts Middle (LPAC) was packed to capability on June 28 as Caribbean humor took heart stage on the Lauderhill Dwell One Love Comedy Present, headlined by a stellar lineup of expertise and a heartwarming tribute to Jamaica’s legendary comic, Oliver Samuels.
The occasion, which featured comedic powerhouses Ms. B, Think about, and Majah Hype, delivered nonstop laughter and good vibes to an enthusiastic viewers. However the night’s most memorable moments got here throughout a sequence of particular tributes celebrating the legacy of Samuels, broadly considered Jamaica’s Authentic King of Comedy.
Mayor Denise D. Grant and the Lauderhill Metropolis Fee offered Samuels with the Key to the Metropolis, recognizing his decades-long contributions to arts and tradition all through the Caribbean diaspora. In a heartfelt message, town declared:
“From the stage to the display screen, Oliver Samuels introduced pleasure to generations, utilizing humor as a bridge throughout communities and nations. His influence is timeless, and his affect is international… You’ll all the time have a house in our metropolis!”
State Consultant Daryl Campbell (District 99) additionally honored Samuels with an official proclamation from the Florida Home of Representatives, additional cementing his legacy as a cultural ambassador.
Recognized for his signature wit, relatable storytelling, and iconic performances within the long-running Jamaican tv sequence “Oliver at Massive,” Samuels has spent over 5 many years bringing Caribbean humor to audiences worldwide. His physique of labor spans stage, radio, and movie, making him a family identify throughout generations.
The night additionally noticed a serious nod to fellow comic Majah Hype, who obtained a proclamation from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. A duplicate of the proclamation might be housed on the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., recognizing Majah Hype’s rising international influence on Caribbean comedy.
The One Love Comedy Present, produced as a celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, marked a triumphant second of unity, cultural pleasure, and laughter. As Samuels graciously accepted his accolades, he reminded the group of the facility of comedy to uplift and unite.
“Mi love unuh dangerous,” he stated with a smile, to roaring applause.
