Fans outraged by Kiwi comedian’s ‘blackface’

Rising Kiwi comedy star Jimi Jackson is known for his explicit language and edgy humour - but he may have just taken it a step too far.

He posted two images and a video of himself with ‘blackface’ on his Snapchat account last night, and reaction was swift.

In the Snapchatvideo he says: “I would be the sexiest black c**t. I kind of wish I was more black. Angry fans took to his Facebook page after he posted one of the images with the caption ‘Jimi Blackson’. Alex James wrote: “If you haven't worked out yet why blackface is offensive, then you deserve every criticism thrown your way … educate yourself.”

Alfred Chol said: “That's not even funny, you should be ashamed of yourself for committing this kind of nonsense.” Jackson replied to the hundreds of comments. “If (you’re) offended by this you shouldn’t be following me lol. To me this is nothing. I ain’t racist. Dont like it fark off simple as that. Dont cry on my page. Churp.”

- SPY