International line up for HICOFEST

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Rakunde

International comics from different countries are set to invade the fifth annual Heavyweight International Comedy Festival (HICOFEST) set for Thursday and Friday next week at Avani Hotel.

American comic Rich Lyons, Fredi Lilius from Finland, Sotho comedian Bonez Masapo, South Africa’s Vuyo Jiya, Mdura from Swaziland, Clive Chigubu from Zimbabwe, Botswana heavyweights Phenyo The Master, Rekunde, Mawee, Thapelo Malani, Kgafela, Zozo, Ouza, Roy and K-Lo will stage performances. 

This time around the festival runs for two nights and it will comprise performances and a workshop for local comedians. The first show on Thursday will be a vernacular show with performances mainly by local acts and the Friday show will feature the international acts.

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