When Faith Meets Laughter: Mzansi’s Top Comedians and Musicians Gather for 1 Night Only

Mzansi Comedy Night’s “When Faith Meets Laughter” offers an unforgettable experience that promises to uplift and inspire. This groundbreaking show brings together some of South Africa’s finest talents in music and comedy on Friday, 25 April 2025 at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park. Here’s what you need to know.

What's on in Joburg Celeste Ntuli Mzanzi Comedy Night — Celeste Ntuli

Comedy and music join forces in When Faith Meets Laughter

Mzansi Comedy Night’s “When Faith Meets Laughter” event delivers the perfect blend of healing and joy. The combination of powerful gospel music and witty comedy from top talents in the country speaks to both the heart and soul—offering a unique form of catharsis for audiences.

This is no ordinary show. It marks a cultural shift by merging gospel and comedy—two genres rarely seen together on one stage. By breaking traditional boundaries, it showcases the power of creativity and community in South African entertainment.

By blending music and comedy in a completely new way, “When Faith Meets Laughter” offers a glimpse into how entertainment can evolve from the norm. Audiences get the unique opportunity to experience simultaneous spiritual release through uplifting musical performances and physical release as they are induced into laughter by the foremost voices in South African comedy right now.

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A star-studded lineup of top musicians and comedians

This event brings together some of the most beloved and respected names in South African entertainment. On the comedy front, queen of comedy and actress Celeste Ntuli, graces the stage along with internet sensation Vafa Naraghi, who has become known for his hilariously relatable online skits and his dynamic humour. Rounding up the comedy lineup are beloved multi-talents Ntosh Madlingozi and Simphiwe Shembe.

Serving up the vocals is gospel sensation and health practitioner SbuNoah, who recently won Best Gospel Album at the 17th Crown Gospel Awards for his album Heavenly Psalms, which has also been nominated for a Metro FM Music Award. Joining him is South African hip hop, Rnb and African fusion sensation Sjava, who himself has won his share of South African Music Awards and earned an NAACP Image Award for his part in the ensemble behind the Black Panther (2018) soundtrack.