SNL adds an African American woman to the cast

Love the afro!

Meet the newest member of Saturday Night Live! Sasheer Zamata is an actress, writer, improviser and stand up comedian. She graduated from the University of Virginia and her work has been featured in Jezebel, Hairpin, Vulture, Think Progress, Clutch Magazine, Time Out New York and The New York Times. 

She will make her SNL debut on its next live show set for Jan. 18, reports Deadline.com. Drake will serve as both host and musical guest. Hey! It's a blackout :)

Congrats Lady! So glad that SNL addressed the diversity issue. This will be the first black woman on the show in 5 years! 

Will you be tuning in? I know I will!