Comedian Oh Joo is bringing a fresh twist to stand-up comedy through his upcoming show, Turd Talks, as he blends humour with advocacy.

Turd Talks is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra.

Unlike traditional stand-up routines, Turd Talks will see comedians delivering their sets using PowerPoint presentations, mimicking the popular TED Talk format but with a humorous edge.

The goal is to entertain the audience while shedding light on important societal issues, with this edition placing a spotlight on autism awareness.

Turd talks has an amazing lineup of favourite Ghanaian comedians including Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Khemikal, Lekzy, Papa Yaw, Jeffery Nortey, Ranzy, among others.

These acts will combine insightful commentary with laughter to address the realities of life on the autism spectrum, highlighting the neglect and stigma often faced by individuals affected by the condition.

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Oh Joo explained that the motivation behind the initiative was to raise awareness of autism which he believes was yet to receive attention.

“I have friends who are on the spectrum, and I know they don’t get much attention in our society. I believe by coming up with this initiative and supporting Ghana Autism Care, I’m contributing to advocacy efforts that push for inclusive policies for individuals with autism,” he said.

He also revealed that part of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Ghana Autism Care, a local organisation committed to raising awareness and offering support to individuals and families affected by autism.

“I'm passionate about giving back, which is why we're donating a portion of the proceeds from this event to Ghana Autism Care to support their vital work in raising awareness and providing support to individuals and families affected by autism,” he stated.