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Major Moves stages Love & Laughter

Chris Mapane P
Chris Mapane P

Love is in the air and laughter is guaranteed as Major Moves Comedy hosts a special Love & Laughter Edition of the Friday Comedy Experience on February 27, 2026 at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort.

This unforgettable night will blend romance, relationships and real-life hilarity featuring a powerhouse Pan-African comedy lineup led by South African comic legend Chris Maphane. Maphane will Botswana's bold crowd favourite, Thapelo Malani, Brian Sibanda who is Zimbabwean storyteller with cross-border charm, Abel Maruza and OD Brooks who is a two-time comedy champion known for electrifying performances.

Mapane is one of South Africa’s most electrifying comedians, who is described as a master of storytelling, sharp observational humour and high-energy delivery that keeps audiences laughing from Johannesburg and beyond. With over 18 years on stage, Chris as he is commonly called has taken his comedy across Africa, performing and mentoring in countries such as Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho,Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, UK and Ghana. Known for his infectious stage presence and relatable take on everyday life, he’s not only headlined shows and festivals, he also helps nurture the next generation of African comedians.

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