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Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
Denford “D’Juni” Musvosvi, one of Bulawayo’s leading comedians, is proving that laughter can do more than entertain, it can transform lives.
His brainchild, The Really Live Show, launched last year alongside has evolved into more than just a comedy gig. It is now a platform for giving back to the community.
The next edition takes place this Saturday at La Vida Restaurant in Bulawayo.
But make no mistake, this is not just another comedy night. Building on his stellar performance at the recent Cross-Border Comedy Show, D’Juni plans to celebrate his birth month by giving meaning to laughter.
One of the night’s most exciting features is a unique segment called “I Laugh You Baby”. This is how it works. A woman from the Bulawayo community, selected via social media (@thereallyliveshow or @djunitheman by commenting “I am that lady”), will sit centre stage as “The Baby”. Her mission? To laugh just once. A genuine, deep laugh. That single laugh will crown the night’s best comedian. One laugh. One choice. One champion.
“The Really Live Show is Bulawayo’s freshest comedy platform, a space where comedians push boundaries, the audience holds the power, and culture takes centre stage,” D’Juni explained.
This month’s edition will be hosted by award-winning comedian Zwe Hlabangana, featuring a powerhouse line-up, D’Juni himself, Nama nominee Mbongeni Ignatius, dark-humour specialist Blé Mutandwa (who is gearing up to record his first special), and crowd favourite General Lesley.
But the real punchline? Impact. Every ticket sold will help feed Bulawayo’s homeless. On Friday, September 12, which also happens to be D’Juni’s birthday, proceeds will go towards serving hot meals to those in need.
“People ask if you can live off comedy. I’m not sure, life is long, we’ll see. But on September 12, comedy will feed people. That’s real. That’s something no one can take away. Comedy did that,” D’Juni said.
For someone who never made a fuss about birthdays, this shift came from a friend’s suggestion to make the day matter.
“That’s what I love about this show. We go wild together, but when it’s over, you leave feeling seen. That’s what our comedy space is all about,” he shared.
For D’Juni and his team, The Really Live Show is more than laughs; it is proof that artistes can build platforms that uplift communities. In a city rich with talent yet facing economic challenges, this initiative is a blueprint for how creativity can feed both the soul and the body.
“It’s not just comedy, it’s comedy that matters,” the comedian said. — Follow on X @MbuleloMpofu
