BY DELISA THWALA
MBABANE– Comedian and content creator Dr. Shakes has been offered an opportunity to rub shoulders with South African comedy giants.
The award-winning comedian and Meme creator have been invited to the 10th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, to be held on April 15, 2023, in Joburg.
When sharing his excitement about the exclusive invite Dr. Shakes said he was thrilled, at the opportunity to meet comedy giants and mingle.
“For me it is less about the glamour of the event but the networking I will be doing. I’m looking forward to establishing more industry contacts and who knows, maybe bag bookings,” he said.
Dr Shakes has over the years performed outside the country, and developed strong working relationships with comedians like Skhumba, Sifiso Nene and Thandiwe among others.
The invitation sent to Dr Shakes born Bonginkhosi Dlamini stated that it would be a pleasure to have his presence at the prestigious event.
“Join us at the 10th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards for a glamorous night celebrating SA’s funniest comedians and comedic content creators. It would be our pleasure to host you on the night,” read the invitation in part.
Meanwhile, Manuela Dias de Deus, the awards producer and managing director of One-eyed Jack, when speaking to this publication said they are going to be all about fun and joy.
“ It is the 10th year, so we are doing things a little differently. It will be more of a glamorous, black-tie event than it has been in the past.
“However, we will still be celebrating the comics who have made us laugh over the past year in an industry that has done incredible things,” she said.
She said the Savanna Newcomer Showcase gives a platform to those who may not have had the opportunity to perform on such a big stage throughout their careers so far.
“It is an important element of the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards and a great way to open the industry and introduce the local comedy space to some fresh talent,” she said.
The awards are returning after a four-year break with all that is going on in Mzansi, South Africans have always found a way to laugh through the pain. Fans can visit http://www.comicschoice.com for more information and to register for tickets to the awards.
