POLITICIANS, the Outameni debacle, and the Ebola and Chikungunya viruses were hot topics at Sunday night’s staging of the Com Mek Wi Laaf comedy series.

Now in its 10th year, the event was held at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College on Old Hope Road in St Andrew.

Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley, Leighton Smith and Dufton Shepherd were outstanding in their presentations. Equally entertaining were Bobby Smith, Kevin2wokrayzee, and visually impaired singer Candy.

Dufton Shepherd tackled various topics; however, it was his swipe at Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller; and persons suffering from Chikungunya, which had the audience in stitches.

Actor-turned-comedian Bobby Smith, who rose to prominence on television’s Royal Palm Estate, took on relationships and recounted experiences living in Mississippi, USA. His routine was on spot and kept patrons laughing uncontrollably.

The ongoing Outameni debacle, and politicians, including Pearnel Charles, came under lyrical attack from Leighton Smith. The lanky comedian utilised his wit and showmanship to keep the audience attentive throughout his presentation. With over 25 years in the entertainment business, Daley used his years of experience and bowled the audience over with current topical issues.

The IMF, gas prices, the Jamaica Public Service Company, the gays at McGregor Gully in New Kingston, comedian Keith ‘Shebada’ Ramsay, the handling of a Nigerian man at the Mandeville Hospital by health officials, and Information Minister Sandrea Falconer didn’t escape Daley’s ire.

Another high point of the evening’s proceedings was singer Candy,

who delivered gut-wrenching interpretations of Eartha Kitt’s Santa Baby and Etta James’ At Last.

“The event has been growing from strength to strength. The turnout was wonderful. We prayed about it and stepped out in faith, and the Lord provided a full house,” Valerie Farquharson, fundraising chairperson of the Best Care Foundation told the Jamaica Observer.

The proceedings at Com Mek Wi Laaf were guided by Dr Michael Abrahams, who kept patrons entertained with witty commentary in between sets.