Black In My Day, Mpho Popps’ national tour is already in motion. It kicked off last month and he plans to have visited a total of 14 cities and venues across South Africa by August 2019.
The first installment of the tour was at Port Elizabeth’s Opera House on the 7th of June 2019 with the next one on the 26th of July in Cape Town. According to a press statement, this will be followed by performances at various venues countrywide. Continue reading to find out more.
Black In My Day, is said to be a nostalgic trip down memory lane of how the comedian grew up and all the experiences that helped shape him.
The statement reads that it is a play on what life was like ‘back in the day’ as a black man and finding his feet through all those challenges. It’s reflective of life in the hood, or as I know it, ekasi and drawing a comparison to flourishing in the suburbs.
It’s no surprise, Mpho Popps has the ability to take real life situations and make them relatable and interesting enough to make you laugh. He combines his intellectual wit and plug on pop culture to create a world full of humor.
“My belief is that my talent and skill is not a show I put on but an embodiment of my true self.
Mpho Popps in a press statement
This is who I am, all day, every day. My goal is to spread laughs and bring joy to audiences around the world.”
As a comedian, actor, businessman and cool dad extraordinaire, Mpho Popps is a man of many talents. He Boasts great local and global appeal as a talented comedian who has packed venues and line ups from his debut one man show Exhibit A, his annual Mpho Popps Birthday Comedy Special, Blacks Only as well as a range of club tours and festivals.
Not only has he captivated diverse audiences with his spectacular blend of humor. He’s also had successful runs of his comedy shows in different countries.
If that’s anything to go by then these will certainly be nights to remember as he promises to showcase great delivery, a talent for languages and as well as powerful punchlines that will leave you in stitches.
So if you’re looking for an evening of laughs and some great entertainment, head over to one of Mpho Popps’ Black In My Day shows in your city.
Experience this excellent comedy show at the following venues in your city:
26 July – Fire & Ice, Cape Town (R250.00) 27 July – Fire & Ice, Cape Town (R250.00) 10 August – Rio Casino, Klerksdorp (from R180.00) 24 August – The Lyric Theatre, Johannesburg (from R250.00) Tickets are available at Computicket.
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