Renowned comedian Jacinta Ocansey, known as the Queen of Ghana Comedy, has opened up about her strategies for handling challenges in her career.
During an interview with Joy Entertainment’s Becky, Jacinta discussed her approach to dealing with obstacles.
She emphasised that her experience has taught her the importance of ignoring many challenges that come her way.
“I think I have been around long enough to know that I need to ignore a lot of things. So I have learned to ignore a lot of things. Either I’m cracking jokes about them or I’m ignoring them,” she explained.
This perspective reflects a broader issue within the creative industry, where individuals often struggle to share their problems, leading to potential mental health issues such as depression.
Jacinta’s career highlights include performances at prestigious comedy shows in Ghana and Nigeria, such as Comedy Night with Buchi (Lagos), Shakara and the Gang (Lagos), Comedy Express, Girl Talk, Laughline, Live Comedy Thursdays, and Lord of the Ribs, among others.
She has also organised her own successful annual stand-up comedy specials.
In 2022, she debuted her first show titled ‘One Night Stand,’ followed by ‘Woman on Top’ in 2023, showcasing her talent and resilience in the comedy scene.