Chris Mapane: Comedian

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Chris Mapane is one of the most energetic comedians on stage. His energy is contagious and invigorating.

His corporate clients include among others:

  • MC South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC)
  • MC Royal Swazi (Swaziland Convention Centre).
  • MC Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (Women’s Day event and Youth

Chris is resident comedian at Y-fm and his performance include among others:. Blacks Only Comedy Show (Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, JHB, DBN and BFN). Book Chris Mapane through Speakers Inc to MC conference functions and events

Chris Mapane | Comedian

Wits Hee Hee Hee Comedy Festival. Tshwane Comedy Festival. University of Pretoria Comedy Festival. Soweto Comedy Festival.

Laff a lil laugh a lot comedy show in Botswana. King Size Comedy Bash to mention but a few that he has performed at– Chris successfully completed Blacks Only SA tour and Kit-Kat Comedy tour with standing ovation in all shows.
Television appearances Local and abroad: Fanta So you think are funny mentor.,Late Night with Kgomotso, Motswako, Morning Live, SABC 1 Wild Room, Shift, SABC 2 Flash, VUZU TV, Se’skhona, Flava Dome Botswana TV, Africa Awakes broadcasting, Soweto TV, Friends Like These, Channel O Oboma and has won the prestigious Y-Fm comedy battle.

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