Poena is Koning is a 2007 coming-of-age comedy movie. Have you seen it before? The film is lighthearted and Afrikaans, about ‘the misadventures’ of an Afrikaans boy from a typical conservative family.

The cornerstone of Sabinus’ comedy is the character he portrays. The Sabinus character, often dressed in his trademark blue shirt and black tie, embodies a naïve optimist who gets himself into ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Comedian Alfred Mugenzi stands on the dimly lit stage, and a single spotlight illuminates his figure. The audience in Bujumbura laughs ...

Alfred Mugenzi never imagined that his love for making people laugh would take him beyond the familiar streets of Bujumbura. He started performing in small venues where laughter echoed through packed ...