Comedian and master of ceremonies for corporate events
Corporate events, conferences, festivals, institutional functions, and audiences seeking clean, energetic, and engaging comedy.
Chris Mapane is one of South Africa’s most energetic and engaging comedians, known for his explosive stage presence and ability to instantly connect with diverse audiences. His comedy style is lively, relatable, and driven by sharp observational humour that keeps audiences fully engaged from start to finish.
Chris is a trusted performer and MC for corporate and institutional clients, including the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, the Royal Swazi Convention Centre, and the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, where he has hosted Women’s Day and Youth-focused events. His professionalism and adaptability make him a popular choice for conference facilitation and formal functions.
He is a resident comedian on YFM and has performed extensively on major comedy platforms across the country. His festival credits include the Blacks Only Comedy Show, Wits Hee Hee Hee Comedy Festival, Tshwane Comedy Festival, University of Pretoria Comedy Festival, and the Soweto Comedy Festival. Internationally, he has appeared at the Laff a Lil Laugh a Lot Comedy Show in Botswana.
Chris Mapane is one of the most energetic comedians on stage. His energy is contagious and invigorating.
Chris successfully completed the Blacks Only South African tour and the Kit-Kat Comedy Tour, earning standing ovations across all shows. His television appearances span both local and international platforms, including So You Think You’re Funny as a mentor, Late Night with Kgomotso, Morning Live, Wild Room, Flash, VUZU TV, Soweto TV, Friends Like These, Channel O Oboma, and Botswana television productions. He is also a winner of the prestigious YFM Comedy Battle.
Chris Mapane 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
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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