Rae Du Plooy dedicates first Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Award win to late Ebenezer Dibakwane

Stand-up comedian Rae Du Plooy has dedicated his first Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy award win to the late Ebenezer Dibakwane. Du Plooy won the Savanna Newcomer Award at the 13th edition of the ceremony, held on Saturday, 2 May, at the Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City, Johannesburg. Dibakwane died in March last year.

Speaking toThe Citizen, Du Plooy said Dibakwane was the first person to recognise his talent. “He was the first person to ever tell me that I was an artist and that I could do this. He was the first one to say, I see it,” he said.

Du Plooy said the win carried personal significance, adding that he had worked towards the moment for several years. “I was very nervous, but now I’m so excited, and I feel amazing. I have my dad here with me.

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And so I’m just fortunate that I could be the one who was called. And I’ve worked very hard for the last three years to make sure that this was a reality,” he said. The awards ceremony carried the themeA Family Affairand was hosted by Jason Goliath, Donovan Goliath, Nicholas Goliath and Kate Goliath. The event featured performances and appearances from established and emerging comedians.

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