Spirit Comedy Festival

The Spirit Comedy Festival is a bold, fresh comedy showcase that celebrates the multifaceted spirit of South Africa. Hosted by Kagiso Lediga, By blending humor with themes of resilience, spirituality, and South Africans' unique relationship with "spirit" (alcohol), this event is designed to entertain, uplift, and raise funds for Spirit: The Movie, an upcoming feature film that explores similar themes. The movie is adapted from the critically acclaimed music video Spirit by Kwesta and Wale, directed by the multi-award-winning filmmaker Tebogo Malope. Malope’s accolades include directing Queen Sono, Netflix Africa’s first original series, the upcoming NBA series with Barack Obama, and Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, which won the Audience Choice Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film features a stellar cast including Hamilton Dlamini, Nqobile Khumalo, Kagiso Lediga, Motlatsi Mafatshe, Rami Chuene, and Kenneth Nkosi. The festival will also generate hype for the film’s release and provide content for potential licensing on streaming platforms.