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| Cosmas "Tsano" Zulu |
A rib cracking performance by veteran football coach
Cosmas Tsano Zulu was one of the highlights of the night as Umahlekisa Comedy
Club celebrated three years of existence at the Bulawayo Rainbow hotel last
Friday.
The Highlanders technical advisor had comedy lovers
eating out of the palm of his hand when he was afforded the opportunity to go
on stage and warm up the crowd after making an unscheduled appearance at the comedy
showcase.
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| MC Cde Phil |
“I read about this show in the papers and decided to
pitch up and do a little performance,” Zulu said.
“I wanted to come and share some jokes that I share
with my boys when the team is in camp to boost their morale.”
So polished was Zulu’s performance that he not only
received a well -deserved cheer at the end of his set, but his presentation
also proved to be a hard act to follow for upcoming comedian Owen Nyoni, whose
jokes failed to strike the right chord with the audience.
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| Owen |
Another newcomer, Marcus Ngwenya, fared a lot better and
his act belied the fact that he was making his debut stand up performance.
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| Marcus |
Umahlekisa Comedy Club regulars Mandla Simbarashe and
H.O also performed with the later falling victim to some heckling from a
section of the audience.
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| Mandlenkosi Simbarashe |
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| H.O |
The founders of the Umahlekisa initiative Ntando Van
Moyo and Clive Chigubhu brought the show to a hilarious end with Moyo
performing first and then Chigubhu closing it off in his inimitable style.
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| Clive Chigubhu and Ntando van Moyo |
After the show Moyo described the well-attended event
as evidence of their growth.
“I am so satisfied with the turnout and I would like
to believe that it is a reflection of how we have grown over the years,” said
Moyo.
