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The Chikuwe Story… An anonymous celebrated global inventor once stated that no dream is too small to be trashed. This rang bells in our cause as we dreamt of a professional standup comedy in the city. Such a tiny dreambecame reality on April 18th, 2017 when our team of four people met in a Harare restaurant to scheme an idea that would become one major success at a time when our economy in Zimbabwe was experiencing an extraordinary downturn. Through works of renowned stalwarts, comedy was not new to Harare but had revolved around a particular genre that never flew into other possible categories. Yesteryear comedy was hooked on TV drama through celebrated names like Mataka, Tiki, Mukadota, Katarina, Shogo, Paraffin and Gringo. These past heroes came and did their time, leaving an indelible legacy to grip Zimbabwe for a considerable future lifetime. While they did their best, old time comedians in Zimbabwe mainly served their comedy through skits performed in inner-city community halls or via TV programs. There were no late night opportunities for stand up live comedy. The idea was unknown until technology harnessed the world into a global village. With the internet buzz came fresh ideas. Chikuwe (Giggles) Comedy emerged as a by-product of good technology and benchmarking of great ideas. The motive was to educate, inform, inspire and cause a tremor of giggles in diverse spots as people would sit down and brace up for real entertainment. Chikuwe made sure to serve good quality comedy that was family-friendly, but really punchy and to the point. Through a nationwide recruitment drive, great geniuses were aligned and once the stable was replete with talent, it was time to approach the microphone to deliver, and get the audiences going. From Day 1 when Chikuwe Comedians showcased their talent before an excited Harare crowd, the story became a buzz as it earned a blockbuster status and a household name. Today, Chikuwe Comedy Club is proud of its being a pioneer of professional standup comedy in Harare and Zimbabwe at large. With that milestone accomplished, the sky is the limit. Please come join us and see us rock…