Big moment for Arab comedy

Finally a full Arabic stand-up special on a major platform. So many of us crave humor in our own language that reflects our lives. Who else is ready to see our stories on the global stage?

Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s new Shahid special marks milestone for Arabic stand-up | The National

Filmed at Olympia Hall in Paris, Tryin’ arrives as Arab comedians push for greater recognition on global stages

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brother47m

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This is huge. My dad only laughs in Arabic, finally something we can watch together without translating every joke.

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brother12m

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Wallah I’ve been waiting for this. Hope they don’t censor the real talk, we got plenty to joke about lol.

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