Khalamdumbadumbane

Khalamdumbadumbane was a popular radio show in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) with the state-owned Swaziland Broadcasting and Information Services (SBIS) radio station in Mbabane. Hosted by the legendary Swazi traditionalist, Jim ‘Mbhokane’ Gama and the royalist Bongani 'Sgcokosiyancinca' Dlamini, the show gained widespread recognition for its educational content and cultural insights and humour both in Eswatini and South Africa, particularly amongst Siswati speakers. It was canned in 2011 following the death of Gama.

Khalamdumbadumbane
GenreEducational, cultural, language
Country of originEswatini
Language(s)Siswati
Hosted byJim ‘Mbhokane’ Gama, Bongani Sgcokosiyancinca Dlamini
Original release1980s

The show was beloved for its straightforward approach to explaining the complexities of the Swazi culture, making it an essential part of Eswatini's radio history.