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Halala Mr. Party is a powerful one-man play by award-winning storyteller Makhubalo Ikaneng. It explores guilt, self-forgiveness, and the human need for connection and redemption. Halala, a beloved figure in his community, is known for renting out “party boxes” for celebrations. Outwardly, he’s the life of the party—full of laughter and energy. But behind the joy, he carries a painful secret: a past mistake that caused deep hurt to someone he once neglected. As he prepares a party for someone else, Halala must face the emotional burden of his inaction and its consequences. The story unfolds with humor, vulnerability, and heartfelt reflection as he invites the audience into his world—a place w