Since arriving in Brazil, the Mozambican comedian Hélder Jantar He has performed numerous comedy shows, appeared on international stages, and gained new audiences outside of Mozambique. However, the artist recently made a post that raises a necessary debate: Why has the Mozambican media given virtually no coverage to his international career?
“If I said that Mozambique is poor, all the bloggers would be talking about me. Since I'm only in Brazil 🇧🇷 telling jokes, everything is normal, isn't it?”
— wrote Hélder Jantar on social media.
The criticism is clear: There is a silence surrounding his rise abroad. which contrasts with the speed at which his name would make headlines in the event of controversies.
A growing career in Brazil
Since settling in Brazil—a country with a robust and highly competitive comedy industry—Hélder Jantar has performed in various theaters and comedy clubs, bringing the Mozambican style of humor to new audiences. Despite this professional progress, Only one national media outlet — the Apathany portal — has provided consistent coverage of his journey abroad..
This raises serious questions about the The role and responsibility of national media in valuing their talents, especially those who are beginning to succeed beyond borders.
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Debate: Why the silence?
- Is it possible that the Mozambican media is only interested in artists when there are scandals?
Hélder suggests that if he said something provocative, he would gain attention—but his honest, non-controversial work is ignored. - Lack of interest or lack of structure?
Is it possible that national media outlets lack the capacity (or editorial interest) to cover artists performing abroad? - Devaluation of humor as an art form?
Is it possible that comedians are still not seen as "serious" artists by the national press, despite their reach and social impact? - Unfair expectations about success abroad?
Artists who go abroad are often expected to "explode" in order to gain recognition, ignoring the daily effort and small achievements.
Something to think about…
- What is preventing figures like Hélder Jantar from receiving the recognition they deserve?
- Is the national press giving sufficient coverage to its artists in the diaspora?
- Does visibility only happen when there's controversy?
