"MOTHER JENKINS"
has been putting the "holy in ha-ha since 1998, when Tamara Jackson
began using the character to express her unique brand of Christian comedy at
her home church in.
Tamara
states that "Mother Jenkins" first came on the scene at her
church's weekly Bible study. Every week before and after the lesson she would
tell jokes, and people loved it. In December 1998 and 1999, "Mother
Jenkins" was written into the church Christmas play as a character. In
February of 2000, her pastor decided "Mother Jenkins" should
make a surprise guest appearance before the sermon at regular morning service.
That was her first "stand-up" comedy appearance as "Mother
Jenkins". "Mother Jenkins" just took off from there. Others
heard about her, and she began ministering as "Mother Jenkins"
in other churches, community and entertainment events.
"COMEDIAN STEPHON",
'a Christian Comedian', and a preacher’s kid, has learned early how to see the
"funny" in everyday life situations. His life experiences helped him
to appreciate a good joke and the joy of making others laugh. He knew he would
someday make a career out of helping people experience joy. Stephon's pursuit of
Christian comedy began to take him to a higher road for God's glory. He decided
instead of just performing in nightclubs and comedy clubs, he began to go where
his ministry and audience needed him. Stephon began to minister through comedy
for churches and faith based venues throughout
Illinois
,
Indiana
,
Michigan
,
Georgia
,
Florida
and
Wisconsin
. By January 2005, Stephon had ministered to over 100 churches throughout the
United States
with his unique style of comedy.
Kimberly
Johnson, also known as "MOTHER WIZDOM",
has always known that her destiny was on stage.
A naturally gifted entertainer, Kim is a comedian, a storyteller, singer,
and motivational speaker. No matter
what the occasion, you will find that Kim has a natural talent to make people
laugh. In 2000 Kim embodied all of
her talents and made her official comedic debut as "Mother Wizdom",
an elderly character who tells it like it is, while evoking knowledge and advice
to the masses.
"LADY JAE",
is a hilarious comedian that can make most anyone laugh, no matter who you are.
She refers to herself as a "Pew Baby" and hopes to reach
the secular and church world with her comedy. Lady Jae is a Christian comedian
with a big heart for people. She
doesn't mind performing for small crowds as well as big crowds.
As long as she can serve God through her comedy, she will do it.
She recently has released her first CD called “SaintsGone
Wild”
"HORACE
H. B. SANDERS"
Refreshingly FUNNY! was a Star Search Comedy Champion and was awarded
$100,000.00 and a development deal for his own show. Horace has the distinction
of holding the highest score in the show's history, a perfect 20 stars from the
celebrity judges and 19 stars from the live home audience. In addition to Star
Search, Horace's television appearances include "The CBS Early Show",
"Christian Television Network- Live", "Comcast Comedy Hour",
"BET Comic View", "BET" and the "Black Family
Channel". In 2004 he delighted over 28,000 people in
Atlanta
,
Georgia
, at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Mega Fest, hosted by Steve Harvey. With over 100 college
shows under his belt, Horace was nominated for Best New Artist in The National
Association of Campus Activities (NACA).Once you have seen Horace H.B. Sanders
perform, you'll know why the H.B. could stand for, "HILARIOUS
BROTHER!"
"CHRISTIAN
COMEDIAN CHOCOLATE",
born "Chinnitta
Morris" graduated from
Winston-Salem
State
University
and also in the Marine Corps Reserve. Some of her accomplishments as a comedian
began on November, 27 1990 on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comic View and Bad
Girls of Def Comedy
Jam.
She was nominated for best female stand-up on the "Soul Train Comedy
Awards" which was won by Whoopie Goldberg. She has also toured with
numerous stage plays, including Tyler Perry's first play "I Know I’ve
Been Changed". Although she was
excelling greatly in the secular arena, in 1998, God called her in out of
darkness into His marvelous light. Her response was a resounding
"YES"! Chocolate received a revelation from God that "only what
you do for Christ is going to last". She realized that everything else was
a waste of time and her soul was perishing. So, she committed her life to
Christ, and is fully committed. Chocolate
gives God all the glory for all those who believe in what God is doing through
her. She boldly proclaims, “TO GOD
BE THE GLORY!!!
Trina
Jeffrie also known as "SISTER
CANTALOUPE" has been doing gospel comedy for over 20 years.
Given away at the age of two didn't let that bother her.
By the third grade she was well on her way to becoming a great
entertainer when she won her first oratorical contest.
She made a vow that day that God would be her first love and acting her
second. Her character "Sister
Cantalopue", is a cat eyeglasses wearing, loud colorful and loud speaking
church-going sister. She has been
deemd the "First Lady of Gospel Comedy" with three award winning hit
videos and CDs. Traveling full-time and hosting events, performing as a
headliner, she has sold out shows in Nassau Bahamas, Bermuda, and from the East
Coast to the West Coast. She has
also toured and appeared with most of the top names in the Gospel and R&B
industry such as Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, The
Winans, Jennifer Holiday, Dr. Bobby Jones, Peabo Bryson, Stephanie Mills,
Brandy, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly, Steve Harvey and Ricky Smiley.
She has appeared on BET's "The Tavis Smiley Show", "Dr.
Bobby Jones Show", "The
Jenny Jones Show" and more. She
was featured in the magazines "Sister 2 Sister", "Gospel
Flavor" and "Gospel Today". She
is involved in motion pictures, television acting and magazine publications.
She is quick to say, "God is the only Daddy I've known and 'He'
spoil's me so, to God be the Glory".
"ANDRE HOLLAND" is
known to many, for his keen and perceptive sense of humor as well as his ability
to overtake a crowd.
Holland
's zeal to achieve has allowed him to become one on the most esteemed comedians
in the area. . A devoted husband and father of two (Andrea and Devin),
Holland
understands the complexities of life and tries to break the tension of life's
pressures whenever he performs. EVEN IF FOR ONLY A MOMENT!! Performing
as a comedian for 10 years, it was when he accepted God's call on his life and
turned his life over to God that he refocused to Christian comedy which he has
been doing for the past 5 years. Throughout his career, he has appeared on the
nationally recognized "Showtime at the Apollo" as well as performed in
various local shows such as "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", among
others. Landing a leading role in
the musical "Sonny's Place" led to
Holland
's unforgettable debut of the portrayal of world-renowned comedian, "Mom's
Mabley".
"RODNEY JOHNSON" is
a true down to earth comedian. With his quick-witted improvisations, he has
tickled the funny bone of all kinds of audiences. He is also a motivational
speaker and is gifted with the youth. His style of comedy is often spontaneous,
and deals with situations that occur on a daily basis. Using a common sense
approach to various circumstances. This allows audiences to be able to laugh at
others, as well as themselves. His goal is to unite diverse people of vast
cultures and backgrounds by revealing that their common bond is laughter. Give
him a microphone and an audience, and prepare to watch a professional, humorist
work.