BY DELISA THWALA
MBABANE– Going back to comedy.
Seasoned and award winning comedian Dr Shakes has announced that come 2023 he is going to comedy full time.
Born Bonginkosi Dlamini, the comedian revealed through an exclusive interview with this publication that he is going back to his first love, comedy.
“I realised that I have been taking too many gigs that were about everything but comedy. I have not been doing comedy like I used to but worry not because 2023 things will change,” said the comic.
In addition he said, since he has ventured into different businesses his niche was still comedy. Dr Shakes recently performed in a comedy show that was held at the Theatre club.
This year has been about celebrating milestones for the comedian; Dr Shakes has bagged another endorsement deal with Castle Lager Eswatini. The beverages brand chose him as one of their brand ambassadors.
The brand announced the comedian’s appointment alongside former soccer star Mfanafuthi ‘Taribo’ Bhembe.
Castle Lager is a South African pale lager. It is the flagship product of South African Breweries and has been recognised as the National Beer of South Africa, based on the fact that it is 100 per cent grown and produced in the neighbouring country, and for its ability to unite the community behind a common cause. When announcing the star, the brand admitted that his ability to bring people together and entertain has left thousands in stitches and they were happy to announce Dr. Shakes as their brand influencer.
Dr Shakes said this was not his first ambassadorship deal but it was one of the biggest he has had from such a huge brand with so much following.
The comedian is known mostly for his memes on social media. The meme king has also been featured on SABC 1. He has also been the presenter of Tik Tok Eswatini together with presenter and personality Mtha Mkhwanazi. Dr Shakes recently hosted his brainchild Bundle of Jokes comedy show, which saw a number of comedy lovers gather at Mega Lounge for a day filled with laughter.
The comedian said his show was the first of many after the pandemic had put a pause on the shows.
It is exciting to see local brands support, endorse and sponsor the art industry. Since the pandemic more and more local companies and brands are recognising the need to work with local artists. Just last week, Sibebe Premium Lager announced two other creatives as their brand ambassadors.
Pics sourced from Dr. Shakes official Facebook Page.
