Nigel Tha Slick Pastor to headline Shoko Festival’s much awaited Comedy Night
Zimbabwean comedian Nigel Tha Slick Pastor has been announced as the headliner for the 16th edition of the Shoko Festival's Comedy Night. The event, organized by the Magamba Network, aims to celebrate local talent and provide a platform for emerging comedians.
Why it matters
Shoko Festival is a major cultural event in Zimbabwe, and this announcement highlights the growth of the local stand-up comedy scene.
SHOKO Festival has announced popular stand-up comedian Nigel Tha Slick Pastor as the main act at this year’s Comedy Night.
Set for September 24, Shoko Comedy Night will be Nigel Tha Slick Pastor’s perfect homecoming show as it is scheduled just after his recently announced United Kingdom (UK) tour.
His job will not be easy; however, he has to match up to or exceed what his predecessors have done.
King wema Baddies , King Kandoro and American sensation Learnmore Jonasi have been in the same shoes in 2025 and 2024 respectively.
“I am so excited to be this year’s headliner at Shoko, such a big festival and prestigious stage,” said Nigel Tha Slick Pastor, born Nigel Maritinyu.
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