By Decide Nhendo
United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean standup comedian King Kandoro real name Mukudzei Kandoro Majoni will be dating Masvingo City on Saturday (May 11) as one of his destinations for his Properganda World Tour where he will perform in various countries including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Poland, Germany and England.
Speaking to TellZim News, Kandoro said it was his first time to perform in Masvingo and he was ready to meet his audience as the core objective of comedy is to bring people together, urging them to come in numbers.
“It’s my first time in Masvingo, and I am really looking forward to just connecting with people.
“The beauty of comedy is in bringing people together, even those you might disagree with. So I am really anticipating the exchange,” said Kandoro.
Kandoro said the Properganda Tour in South Africa went so well, with people flocking into venues with enthusiasm to see him perform.
“On Properganda Tour all I can say is so far so good, because the South Africa leg was beautiful, people came out with beautiful energy. It is honestly addictive,” said Kandoro.
He praised the culture of comedy in Zimbabwe saying it had great potential and a lot of young talented, creative comedians.
“The future of comedy in Zimbabwe is exciting because there are a lot of talented, hungry young creative comedians; it is only a matter of time because it is possible that they can take over the world,” said Kandoro.
Charles Austin Theatre Director Mhlauli Mlalazi said they will be hosting Kandoro at the theatre and called on people to come in their numbers to witness the exceptional Kandoro performance.
Mlalazi said the performance was for all people even those outside Zimbabwe since Kandoro is a global treasure known around the world.
“As Charles Austin we are hosting King Kandoro on May 11, the entrance fee is US$10 and the show is set to begin at 6 pm. People must come in numbers to witness the exceptional Kandoro performance on Saturday,” said Mlalazi.
Kandoro is sidelined to perform alongside Masvingo’s Ngonidzashe Paradza also known as Mambo Guramatunhu, Tinashe Fortune and Probeatz.
Kandoro burst on the scene in 2016 with his satirical skits, and went on to work with Madhorofiya Republik where he produced creative works like Sadza In The Morning Podcast with Nickk Titan in 2017 which grew to become Zimbabwe’s biggest podcast, with over 400 000 downloads. He also featured in VICE amongst other top African podcasts.
He also did an animated series called PaJecha and Madhorofiya Socials, an event designed to be a meet and greet between Kandoro and the people who supported his work.
In December 2020, Kandoro became the first comedian to sell out a headline show at the famed Reps Theatre in Harare, and on December 27 he performed his debut “Conspiracy Theories”.
In June 2021, Kandoro launched a satirical news program, Properganda with current affairs, politics and social commentary. The main premise of the show is to contribute on behalf of young people in matters that currently affect Zimbabweans.
Kandoro has participated and collaborated with several other content creators and media houses, including Munashe Chirisa, Tanya Fear, Magamba Network and Checkout Africa.
Through his creative art, Kandoro was crowned Outstanding Comedian in Spoken Word category at National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) 2023.
