While acknowledging that the comedian has the creative freedom to make skits about Muslims, the warning emphasised the need to approach religious topics with sensitivity.
Specifically, the concerned Muslim stated, “Any skit that will downgrade Islam, we don’t want it. Any skit that will bring Islam up or upgrade it is fine.”
Dr. Likee/Akabenezer has yet to respond to the warning, but the conversation has sparked a larger discussion about the role of comedy in addressing sensitive topics like religion.
“He should be careful. I am not inciting the youth against him, but I am telling him the truth. It’s not about him being careful, but it’s the production he has to stop. You can do skits about Muslims, but when it comes to the religion, you have to be very careful. Any skit that will downgrade Islam, we don’t want it. Any skit that will bring Islam up or upgrade it is fine.”
With a career that began serendipitously, he has become one of the most recognisable figures in the Kumawood movie industry, earning acclaim for his versatility in portraying characters ranging from an armed robber to a comedian.