Michael Blackson
Stand-up comedian

Michael Blackson

Who Michael Blackson is

Michael Blackson, billed as "The African King of Comedy", is a Ghanaian-born comedian and actor who began developing his act in Philadelphia's comedy clubs in 1992. A set at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles led Ice Cube to cast him in Next Friday, and he has appeared on BET's ComicView, HBO's Def Comedy Jam and P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, in the Meet the Blacks films and as the star of the Zeus series Dr. Blackson.

He released the sketch comedy CD Modasucka, Welcome to America in 2005, and in January 2023 he opened his own academy for the children of Agona Nsaba in Ghana's Central Region. He headlines the Baltimore Comedy Factory on 16–17 October 2026 and the Louisville Comedy Club on 6–7 November.

Michael Blackson tour dates 2026

20 shows from 16 October to 12 December 2026 in Baltimore, King of Prussia, Louisville, Tacoma and 1 more city.

8 more dates, to 12 December 2026

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At a glance

Albums
Modasucka, Welcome to America
On screen
Next Friday, Meet the Blacks, The House Next Door and 4 more
Next on stage
16 October 2026 — Baltimore Comedy Factory, Baltimore, MD

Specials, shows and podcasts

Albums

On screen

Comedians like Michael Blackson

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Questions and answers

Where is Michael Blackson performing next?

Friday 16 October 2026, 7:30 PM at Baltimore Comedy Factory, Baltimore, MD, then 19 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 20 shows from 16 October to 12 December 2026 in Baltimore, King of Prussia, Louisville, Tacoma and San Diego.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Next Friday, Meet the Blacks, The House Next Door, Dr. Blackson, ComicView and Def Comedy Jam, among 7 credits.

Who are some comedians like them?

Don DC Curry (also in Next Friday), Lil Duval (also in Meet the Blacks), Mike Britt (also in Comicview), Bruce Bruce (also in Comicview) and D'Lai (also in Comicview).

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Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 6 October 2026