From Mic to Stage: ShxtsNGigs Proves “Daddy’s Home” to South Africa

Walking into the venue, it was immediately clear this wasn’t just a podcast recording with just a few audience members. The atmosphere felt closer to a cultural gathering — equal parts comedy show, group therapy session and celebratory homecoming. 

James and Fuhad took to the stage to thunderous applause, effortlessly translating their on-screen chemistry into real-time performance in front of over 5,000 South Africans. What followed was a tightly paced yet intentionally unpredictable show, weaving together familiar podcast segments, crowd interaction, storytelling and sharp observational humour. 

The hosts leaned into South African culture with ease — acknowledging the city, the crowd and the shared diasporic humour that bridged London and Johannesburg seamlessly. Audience participation became a central character of the night, with candid responses and spontaneous moments reminding everyone why live podcasts are fast becoming a global entertainment force. By the end of the night, our ears were ringing because the crowd in Johannesburg took the decibels to a new level – something even James and Fuhad said was unique to our nation alone.