“I shared the light, passed on the button” … Comic Pastor announces retirement

UK based Zimbabwean comic, Prosper Ngomashi, better known as the Comic Pastor, has announced that he will no longer be a practising comedian beyond 2025, as he pursues other interests in life.

Known for his incisive and hilarious commentary on Zimbabwean life and politics, the comedian made his name as part of the Bus Stop TV crew before relocating to the UK in 2023.

In a recent social media post, the Comic Pastor gave credit to people who had supported him, particularly in July, which he said had been a momentous time for him.

“JULY has been a great month for me. I have received so much love from people I feel I did little in helping them, yet these people highly regard me as a mentor, as their inspiration and role model.

“I appreciate you too Gamue Lorraine Guyo Productions – Chihera Comic Elder nyangwe zvangu (NDAPERA). Yes, I can feel it I am (EMPTY), and I am not a politician vasingabvume kupera,” he wrote.

Given a strong hint that his life as a comedian was approaching its end, the Comic Pastor said he would be retiring at the end of 2025.

“One thing gives me joy I shared my limelight time with others and I was not a one man band.

“2025 marks the END of The Comic Pastor and I retire with Joy. I Shared the light, passed on the the Batton, and helped others,” he said.