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COMEDIAN: Mashabela Galane. Photo: Mamodima Monnakgotla

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Better known for his appearance on the Strictly Vernac comedy DVD, Galane recently launched his first DVD, Rock the Mother Tongue,a 15-track combination of house music and comedy.

The funnyman hails from Mmotong village in Limpopo.

He has a BA Honours in Dramatic Arts from Wits University, with majors in media and events management .

Besides doing stand-up comedy in Sepedi, Galane's acting credits include appearances in Welcome to Joburg by Zweli Banzi (Wits Theatre), Opening Guys (a short film on Mzansi Magic) and Teenagers on the Move (also a short film on SABC1).

He was featured in the movie District 9 as a Nigerian gangster and his comedy clips have been aired on Metro FM and on several campus tours.

Tell us about yourself

I am a comedian who is killing the funny business ka Sepedi.

How did you get into comedy?

I believe I was sent by the Lord to make people laugh.

Who would be your ultimate date?

Sorry, ke mopedi (I am a Pedi speaker), I am not romantic at all.

What was it like growing up in Mmotong?

Life was not easy growing up in a village, but my family and the people were amazing.

Which comedian are you dying to share a stage with?

Roni Modimole, aka Mr Side Pocket. He is so funny and humble and his style is unique. God bless him, wa rocka (he rocks).

How different is your comedy from other comedians?

My jokes are limpopofied. I don't rock with Internet jokes or little Johnny jokes. I just think out of the box.

Why did you shave your dreads?

I had them for nine years, but I was broke so I sold them. And It was time for a change. I was also sick and tired of my look.

Tell me one joke from Strictly Vernac?

Everyone who comes from Limpopo ke baloi (are witches).

What can your fans expect from your new DVD and album?

They will laugh out loud for days and ka sepedi ke (in Sepedi) as you know it is not LOL but LKK - meaning laughing kudu kudu (very hard).

First time you realised that you were funny?

In high school I was one of the kids who was always making everyone laugh.

Your most embarrassing moment?

I performed in front of my class mates at varsity and they laughed at me, not at the joke.

When was your first paying gig?

At Wits theatre in 2005. I flopped in some parts, but I was glad I survived it.

Who do you talk to for advice?

God. He has all the solutions. I also talk to my wife Malenyalo.

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Thu Jun 20 13:46:43 SAST 2013 ::

Nov 7, 2012

kabelo110

Nah o loya mmao LKK, this guy is so funny.
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Nov 7, 2012

s.cold

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh MAPEDI,,,,,AYIKHO NJE INTO ENIYAZIYO NX!
WAISTE OF TIME,,
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Nov 7, 2012

kukuyalethosa1

@s.cold,
Go and eat your mother's hole.
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Nov 7, 2012

BrizzyPistol7

This guy is the future of comedy... He kills it on strictly venac...lol.
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Nov 7, 2012

ngoanapapa

@s.cold nyamao... m xo u from deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep rural kzn
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Nov 7, 2012

JalappenoPeppers

I thought ka sepedi ke skk (sega kudu kudu) and nt lkk. Big ups to Lesogana la go tswa Mmotong o re bolaisha dithapa ka nnete.
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Nov 7, 2012

clevergirl

nna mashabela wa mbora,ga tsebe difrns btwin comedy n jokes.comedy is supposed to be pleasant/of amusing kind,not teasing.mashabela wa kaela batho.im no longa atendin his shows ka gore wa kaela,wa personaliza,mola re expecta gore a re etse gore re ja monate ka show ya gage,not teasing evri1 o kenang ko show
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Nov 7, 2012

jerico

I believe I was sent by the Lord to make people laugh
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you were sent to make Mapedi laugh, ngoba siyazi ukuthi ahleka into enye nenye, ngisho nonyoko.

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Nov 7, 2012

LeparaThePresident

s.cold
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh MAPEDI,,,,,AYIKHO NJE INTO ENIYAZIYO NX!
WAISTE OF TIME,,
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Re na re ya nagana, unlike lena bolayang o ka re go tsene fashioning e bile ANC e tlo le patela. Maybe you should ahev read your King 's advice, saying mazuulu ke die hout kop, they everthing personally that is why they are bolayana for JZ. dibotho tse



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Nov 7, 2012

Bhakajuju

pppppp
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