{"id":85873,"date":"2026-02-27T19:09:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/gogo-na-slwane-takes-lugodvo-kimi-to-mpumalanga"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:42:53","slug":"gogo-na-slwane-takes-lugodvo-kimi-to-mpumalanga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/gogo-na-slwane-takes-lugodvo-kimi-to-mpumalanga","title":{"rendered":"GOGO NA S\u2019LWANE TAKES \u2018LUGODVO KIMI\u2019 TO MPUMALANGA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong> <\/span><b>Fresh from a sold-out showcase at Mantenga Cultural Village, Eswatini\u2019s comedy powerhouses Gogo and Slwane are not resting on their laurels.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The duo has officially announced an extensive tour of Mpumalanga, bringing their viral \u201cLugodvo Kimi\u201d concept to South African stages starting this March.<\/p>\n<p>The tour kicks off in Ermelo on March 27, 2026, before heading to Mbombela and KaBokweni in April. The duo\u2019s signature show, \u201cLugodvo Kimi: The Comedy Show,\u201d features a heavy-hitting lineup of Eswatini\u2019s most loved entertainers, led by gospel icon Shongwe and Khuphuka Saved Group.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cLugodvo Kimi\u201d theme aims to light-heartedly unpack burning societal issues, or \u201ctibi tendlu.\u201d Starring alongside established actor Thembe \u201cHembe\u201d Dlamini and rising content creator Wesley \u201cSlim Bee\u201d Masuku, the show uses humor to prompt reflection on bettering society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe show will suck the audience in in a manner we hope will educate and entertain,\u201d commented Slwane. \u201cAt the heart of it all will be those necessary and natural rib-cracking giggles that come with anything starring us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The tour is designed to be a full sensory experience. Support acts include the popular Christian Dude, Bongiswa, Darren, and Festival B. Additionally, Mpumalanga\u2019s foremost ventriloquist, Shaun The Talking Monkey, will join the roster to ensure the \u201cLugodvo Kimi\u201d stage remains dynamic.<\/p>\n<p>Gogo Eswatini reflected on the duo\u2019s growth: \u201cThis is us firmly rolling our sleeves for our busiest year to date. We are bringing our brothers, Shongwe neKhuphuka, from whom we continue to learn. We want everyone to take an experience home to share with their great-grandchildren.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The duo has promised a \u201cten-star rating\u201d and a guaranteed great time for all attendees:<\/p>\n<p>March 27: Ermelo (Opening Night)<\/p>\n<p>April: Mbombela &amp; KaBokweni<\/p>\n<p>May: Mzinti (Mpumalanga)<\/p>\n<p>May: Ezulwini, Eswatini (One-Man Show)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLuhleko alube part of our new year\u2019s resolutions!\u201d Gogo closed. \u201cAdd \u2018Attend All Shows by Gogo and Slwane\u2019 to your bucket list. We promise angeke kufane nekutsela emanti emsileni welidada (it won\u2019t be like pouring water on a duck\u2019s tail).\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eswatini<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Fresh from a sold-out showcase at Mantenga Cultural Village, Eswatini\u2019s comedy powerhouses Gogo and Slwane are not resting on their laurels. The duo has officially announced an extensive tour of Mpumalanga, bringing their viral \u201cLugodvo Kimi\u201d concept to South African stages starting this March. 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