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Bulawayo to host The Prodigals Comedy Show

Get ready for a night of laughter and fun this holiday season as The Prodigals Comedy Show takes center stage at Cotton Lounge on December 20. The star-studded comedy event will feature four of Zimbabwe's finest comedians - Chik Aljoy, Gen…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:52hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Ntando van Moyo gig

Finally, it's happening!After disappointing fans with a postponed event, renowned comedian Ntando Van Moyo (pictured) is poised to make a grand comeback with a solo performance on 28 September. The highly anticipated show, titled "Does It …

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter

KwaNtuthu Comedy takes shape

The KwaNtuthu Comedy Festival will take place from October 24 to 26 at the Bulawayo Theatre, featuring a theme of "Engage, Educate, Entertain." The festival's schedule includes a theatre performance on the first day, high school short film…

Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 10:17hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Government up to its usual shenanigans, again

In the latest act of the ongoing drama which I dub "Governmental Promises: A Comedy of Errors," our esteemed government has once again shocked and dismayed the nation with their predictable flair for the dramatic and penchant for deception…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:40hrs | 2 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Zimbabweans resort to comedy to cope with failing economy

Zimbabweans are resorting to comic relief in the face of a failing economy, as the local currency loses value by the day. After all, laughter is the best medicine.This week, government workers' salaries increased by 300%, with a health wor…

Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Carl Joshua Ncube bounces back

Zimbabwean international comedian Carl Joshua Ncube has bounced back from a comedy sabbatical with a show dubbed The Triumphant return of Carl Joshua Ncube which lived up to its expectation in Harare at Reps Theatre.A different looking, ol…

Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 11:59hrs | 3 | by Nicholas Ncube

Mliswa now a comedian?

SELF-STYLED preacher Talent Madungwe, better known as Prophet Madungwe and Norton MP Temba Mliswa will feature as "comedians" at the urban culture fiesta in the country, Shoko Festival which kicks off on Tuesday.Madungwe is controversial f…

Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chigubu's death plunges showbiz into mourning

A DARK cloud hung over the local showbiz scene yesterday following the death of award-winning comedian Clive Chigubu.Chigubu succumbed to cancer in Bulawayo, aged 31.Chigubu is survived by his five-year-old daughter.Family spokesperson, Ba…

Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Creative sector mourns Chigubu

The creative sector has joined the family of the late Zimbabwean comedian, Clive Chigubu to organise his burial.Chigubu died yesterday morning at his home in Barbourfields suburb in Bulawayo and his burial is set for Saturday.The award-win…

Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Carl Joshua Ncube bounces back

Zimbabwe's biggest comedy export Carl Joshua Ncube has victoriously bounced back after a long absence from the public eye and comedy stage. Ncube, who has featured on Showmax, Comedy Central, CNN and he has given a TED Talk, bounces back w…

Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 14:18hrs | 23 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Gringo's son fits in father's shoes

THE captivating performances of the late comedian Lazarus Gringo Boora might not have vanished from the small screen with his death as his firstborn son Taurai, also knownas Gringoldinho, has vowed to keep the flame burning having already …

Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Gringo's burial on today

THE late popular actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora, who succumbed to cancer on Monday morning at a private health institution in Harare, will be buried today at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape.Yesterday, scores of mourners gathered to bid far…

Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Nceku shifts base to SA

Stand-up gospel comedian Thubelihle "Nceku" Sibanda has relocated to South Africa in a move to broaden his scope in the arts industry. After a sterling performance at renowned gospel artiste, Dr Tumi's "Gathering of Worshippers Gospel Conc…

Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zim comedians feature in SA TV show

TOP comedian Carl Joshua Ncube said the diverse display of Zimbabwean comedy during last week's recording of the ShowMax television show, Funny People, at Goliath Comedy Club in Johannesburg, South Africa, was an amazing experience.During …

Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: When you break into the WRONG African house

With Africans you have got to be careful whos house you break into! The Juju is strong with this one!! Was inspired by an african movie so i made a short horror comedy. lol Featuring the bro Tremayne Darrell!

Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 09:53hrs | 22 | by Munashe

Carl Joshua turns prophet

ACE funnyman Carl Joshua Ncube has identified 10 up-and-coming comedians he feels will have an impact this year - and that is not even a joke.Ncube who is now based in Victoria Falls posted on his Facebook account."Here is 10 new young com…

Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Mugabe comedy

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Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 09:45hrs | 24 | by Staff Reporter

Carl Joshua to make a movie

While he has rocked many of the country's stages as a stand-up comedian, one of the country's most prominent funnyman Carl Joshua Ncube is now ready to take the country's film industry by storm as he is penning the script to an upcoming fi…

Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe parliament reduced to hall of comedy

In 1787 in Britain, news reporters were first officially welcomed into the proceedings of Parliament.And on the first occasion, Edmond Burke (1729 â€“ 1797), an Irish statesman, writer and philosopher who, after moving to England, served f…

Published: 24 Sep 2017 at 16:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Ice cream now a weapon in Zimbabwe (Team-Bulawayoâ€‹)

Good people check out our new episode MURUME WEMUNHU #BustopTV and Team-Bulawayoâ€‹https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L31qBmgxnN8

Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 17:55hrs | 32 | by Staff Reporter

Carl Joshua invades Asia

ONLY a few days after he was shortlisted among the best comedians in Africa, Carl Joshua Ncube has now set his eyes on Asia, where he has several gigs as part of his year-long tour around the globe.This week Carl was announced as a nominee…

Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 08:43hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

As Carl's TOURISM Masterplan unfolds

In the beginning we all thought Carl Joshua Ncube was out telling jokes but on close examination we see a much more sinister TOURISM plan unfolding. For anyone following this trailblazing career of this Zimbabwean creative a couple of thin…

Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Feel Good Zimbabwe

Street performers fall on hard times in Zimbabwe

Many street comedians have fallen on hard times as people no longer throw reasonable money at them.Bulawayo24.com bumped into two male street comedians at Samuriwo shops in Mufakose, Harare, yesterday just before sunset.The two men demande…

Published: 10 May 2017 at 14:51hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Irish comedian mesmerises Harare

Irish stand up comedian Aidan Killian last night mesmerised Harare audiences with his quick wit, high brow comedy and thought provoking stories in his REPS show. Aidan who is in Zimbabwe as part of the HIFA Comedy Festival had a sold out s…

Published: 07 May 2017 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Agencies

Johannesburg International Comedy Festival Ready to Go!

The Johannesburg International Comedy Festival gets underway in the Braamfontein precinct this weekend as the international talent arrives in the city.  We've started our engines and there's no turning back now! The countdown has begu…

Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 15:17hrs | | by JICF

Nceku brings out first comedy DVD

POPULAR social media comedian Nceku (real name Thuba Sibanda) is set to launch his debut comic DVD in Bulawayo on Saturday.The DVD titled, 'I am Nceku' was recorded live at Robert Sibson Hall and is two hours long. It will be released on F…

Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

S'khobokhobo makes ZBCTv debut tonight

AFTER successfully breaking into the South African entertainment scene through movies sold on street corners and shops, comical actor Bashimane Ndlovu, better known by his stage name Madlela S'khobokhobo, will debut his self-named drama se…

Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:33hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Nceku turns one

BULAWAYO-BORN internet sensation - Thuba Sibanda who stars as the philosophical, comical and phenomenal Nceku turned one this month, with his page garnering at least 7 492 fans in the past year.Nceku who started off his journey to stardom,…

Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Comedian Carl Joshua Ncube to host ZAA SA as organisers announce two new sponsors

THE South African edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) is set to have guests in hysterics, as organisers have announced comedy powerhouse Carl Joshua Ncube as this year's host.â€¨It appears to be the year of the 'comedy man' host…

Published: 18 Nov 2016 at 09:19hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini

Zimbabwean Comedian Launches Late Night Show

This week, Zimbabwean stand up comedian Carl Joshua Ncube revealed himself as Africa's Newest Late Night Show host with an upload of his brand new Television concept Late Night With Carl Joshua Ncube. The LATE NIGHT SHOW done in the style …

Published: 25 Oct 2016 at 21:58hrs | 15 | by Agencies

Carl is Back in Zimbabwe after an impressive SA COMEDY CLUB TOUR

Trailblazing Zimbabwean comedian Carl Joshua Ncube has just returned to Zimbabwe after impressing in a long tour of South Africa that saw the Zim funny man perform at 3 out of 4 of the only comedy clubs in Africa namely Cape Town Comedy Cl…

Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Agencies

Johannesburg International Comedy Festival Announces Impressive Line-Up

Talent this year includes local comedians Tumi Morake, John Vlismas, Joey Rasdien, Celeste Ntuli, Kagiso Lediga, Conrad Koch & Chester Missing, Tats Nkonzo the Goliaths and many more performing alongside acts from Australia, USA, Niger…

Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 21:16hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter

WATCH: 'Umtshekisane, recommended by dentists all over the world'

You will forget your favourite toothpaste once you see this mtshekisane advert ,use Umtshekisane because it keeps yo teeth strong ,white & healthy. Number one brand recommended by dentists all over the world #marOOsh #YikhoPhela

Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 11:05hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

WATCH: Bhombastix, the geography guy

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Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 10:48hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter

Shoko Festival announces day programme

This year's 6th edition of Shoko Festival will live up to its theme â€˜Come Alive' when the festival kicks off and acts take turns on the various festival stages from the 23rd to the 25th of September. The festival organisers have put toge…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 14:43hrs | | by Natalie Kombe

Donovan Goliath to headline Shoko Festival comedy line up

Top South African comedian Donovan Goliath is set to headline the impressive comedy programme at Shoko Festival 2016. Set to run in Harare & Chitungwiza from the 23rd â€“ 25th September the festival will feature Goliath alongside Zimba…

Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 10:21hrs | 13 | by Chenge Nyagweta

Carl Joshua completes Guinness quest

COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube has completed his quest to break the Guinness World Record of Most Comedy Shows in a Week after staging 31 shows at 31 venues over seven days.Ncube concluded his performances in Victoria Falls on Tuesday with six…

Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 08:10hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu

Mr Bean jets in

Pakistani comedian, Mr Pak Bean [real name: Asif Muhammad] has jetted in Harare for his maiden performance on September 3 at the Harare International Conference Centre.The look-alike of British comedian, Rowan Atkinson, popularly known as …

Published: 22 Aug 2016 at 18:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Why is breaking a world record for comedy such a big deal for Zimbabwe - Carl Joshua Ncube

Ok so I applied to GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS to attempt an old comedy record of most comedy gigs in 7 days. The record is currently 30 gigs and GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS accepted my application to ATTEMPT to break this record between 17-23 Augus…

Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 19:35hrs | | by Agencies

Doc Vikela's wife suffers a miscarriage

COMEDIAN Doc Vikela says he is shattered after his wife Daisy suffered a miscarriage. The award winning comedian, who celebrated his birthday last Thursday, was at a loss for words when he spoke to Chronicle Showbiz."I don't know where to …

Published: 30 Jun 2016 at 08:58hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu

Carl Joshua Ncube makes sponsorship request in order to #BreakTheWorldRecord

Carl Joshua Ncube will on the 17th to the 23rd of August try to achieve the impossible. The comedian recently had the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS approve his application to #BreakTheWorldRecord for "The Most Number of Comedy Gigs in 7 days". …

Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 13:39hrs | | by Agencies

Baba Tencen promises to â€˜crack ribs'

South Africa-based Zimbabwean comedian Baba Tencen, who will make his maiden performance on Zimbabwean soil when he shares the stage with Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime in Harare in August, has promised a night of rib-cracking laughter.The…

Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gringo hits out at Baba Tencen

Veteran comedian Lazarus Boora, affectionately known as Gringo says there is need for a paradigm shift in how people do comedy in the era of social media to avoid infantilising the trade.In a recent interview with The Standard Style, the r…

Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Beats98 streams first Ndebele comedy show 'Madlela' - Video

Beats98 aims to provide a large catalogue of African music, movies and books. Indie artists can register to sell their music.Contact Beats98: info@beats98.com /

Published: 14 May 2016 at 01:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter

P.O Box comedy collapses

The house that P.O Box comedy crew built is in danger of collapsing after sharp disagreements between the lead characters and the producers forced the members to part ways, The Standard Style reported.Lead characters Admire Kuzhangaira who…

Published: 22 Nov 2015 at 08:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans fail to answer a simple question like who is your former president?

Comedian Doc Vikela says Zimbabweans are scared to laugh at political jokes by stand-up comedians.The comedian - real name Victor Mpofu - said he noticed this from the time he started telling political jokes back in 2011."People are scared…

Published: 02 Jul 2015 at 17:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Carl Joshua Ncube to star in game show

Comedian Carl Joshua Ncube will warm up for his tour of Australia early next month by taking part in Bang Bang Game Show at Alliance Francaise tomorrow before hosting a farewell party at the Book CafÃ© on Saturday.Ncube, who has steadily r…

Published: 23 Oct 2014 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Carl Joshua Ncube to tour with brand new material

The brand new stand up comedy show by Carl Joshua Ncube is set to kick off next week (Friday 1 August) at Alliance Francaise Old Mutual Theatre. The tour see's comedian Carl Joshua Ncube go around the country performing in places like Bind…

Published: 24 Jul 2014 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zim film - Madlela S'khobokhobo power - trailer released - Video

Shilolo Entertainment has release a trailer of its smashing debut film/comedy production titled; Madlela: Skhobokhobo Power which portrays the life of Zimbabweans living in South Africa.The comedy which runs for two hours was produced and …

Published: 15 Jul 2014 at 17:57hrs | 5 | by Arts reporter

Zim animated comedy to be launched in Bulawayo

The City of Kings (Bulawayo)'s first ever animated comedy titled  the Bulawayo Show is set to be launched at the  beginning of next month after realisation that Zimbabwe lagged behind in animated comedy.This has been revealed by …

Published: 04 Jul 2014 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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