Heavyweights International Comedy Festival

23/05/2026

ATTENTION FRANCISTOWN: There will be a Happy hour from 18h30 to 20h30 at Cresta Marang Gardens. 50% discount on beers 🍺 and ciders 🍸

19/05/2026

- Jokes from far away 🇧🇼
1. Thurs 4th June 2026 : Gaborone 🎟️https://rebrand.ly/hilarygbe
2. Fri 5th June 2026: Francistown 🎟️https://rebrand.ly/hilaryfrw

15/05/2026

- Jokes from far away 🇧🇼
Thurs 4th June 2026 : Gaborone
Fri 5th June 2026: Francistown

13/05/2026

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06/05/2026

ATT: COMEDIANS
Thurs 19th Nov - - Gaborone, Botswana 🇧🇼 Apply here:
https://rebrand.ly/hicofest

22/04/2026

BY NELIWE NGUBANE(INTERN) MBABANE - Eswatini comedian Dr Shakes is set to take his humour beyond borders as he prepares to perform in Uganda at the “Jokes From Far Away 2026” comedy show, headlined by Ugandan comedian Dr Hilary Okello. The show will take place on 1 May at Motiv in Bugolobi, Kamp...

22/04/2026

It started in Gaborone, Botswana 🇧🇼 Next is Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬 Then Mbabane, Eswatini 🇸🇿

25/03/2026

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From the mountains of Lesotho 🇱🇸 Meet Masapo Mpiti
A stand-up comedian raised in Lesotho with over 14 years of experience, Masapo is a seasoned performer who has taken his craft across Southern Africa.

He has performed at major festivals including:
🎤 Heavyweight Comedy Festival (Botswana)
🎤 Eswatini International Comedy Festival
🎤 Zed Laughs International Comedy Fest (Zambia)
🎤 KwaNtuthu International Comedy Fest (Zimbabwe)

🏆 Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards Nominee (2017)

Beyond the stage, Tshepo has also appeared on screen in the Showmax mini-series Tripping with Skhumba, showcasing his versatility as a performer.

Sharp, experienced, and proudly African 🌍Tshepo brings laughter built over years of mastery.

🎤 Catch him LIVE at the 4360 International Comedy Festivall

03/12/2025