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speaking people in the country. His comedy is the perfect platform for this.

“I always try to name my shows in a way that they give you the 411 of what the show is about. As the name suggests, I am a Zulu man who lives in Joburg. And most of the time, people will say things like: ‘Ey, you sound so Zulu!’ So I thought there’s the title of the show. That’s who I am, anyway, and it’s a chance to talk about all these things that I’ve experienced,” Nene said.

The comedy show will touch on a range of topics, from the point of view of a typical Zulu. It will be anything between an hour and 30 minutes long, to two hours.

Nene also strongly suggests that older audiences will appreciate his comedy, even though he does not use vulgar language or discuss sex in his shows.

With the show playing in Durban and Johannesburg, I put Nene on the spot, wanting to know which city he prefers best. In true Sfiso form, he gave a beautifully diplomatic response.

“I love both cities for various reasons. Durban is where inkaba yam ye comedy ikhona. I will always have that emotional attachment to it. Joburg is where my career was launched and where I live. I am looking forward to both cities,” he said.

For audiences wanting to experience his type of comedy, Nene said they could expect to see his evolution in comedy. “All I can say is that they must expect crickets (fireworks)!” ●