CELEB EDITION
Here comes Rekunde wa ku Tubu
Original and daring in equal measure, Rekunde is one of the funniest women in the country.
The Maun-born comedian is regarded by many as the Queen of Comedy in Botswana, her longevity in a cutthroat industry a testament to her popularity.
What has been keeping you busy during lockdown?
Well, I think the break gave everyone an opportunity to re-think and re-strategise. It also meant more time for socialising with friends and family. I got to know more about my family during this break than I ever did. But of course, I also used the time to get on the Internet and check out what my competitors have been doing both locally and internationally so I could improve my craft.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many industries, with the entertainment sector particularly hard hit. How are you making ends meet during these tough times?
You will be shocked but
I actually opened my own little tuckshop to make ends meet. Our industry has been completely shut down; it was the first to be shut down and currently remains one of the few industries still shut down. So, while my craft is now exclusively online, I run a tuckshop!
Do you laugh at your own jokes?
Well, no. Okay, maybe yes. I sometimes do, especially when I want to catch up with the audience.
If you were caught cheating on your partner, what is the first thing you would say?
I actually don’t cheat. That’s not my cup of tea! I would be caught the very first day. Life is a beautiful thing and should be respected.
When was the last time you cried and why?
I don’t remember. I definitely cry when I am hurting. I am not ashamed to let them flow.
What bad habit did you pick up during lockdown?
I learnt how to make home-brewed alcohol, moti
tiela. Now I seem to only want that. Okay, no seriously, I am so used to being alone and in my space now.
What’s the lowest amount you’ve ever been paid for a gig?
P200. Don’t ask where and how!
What is the one thing you do when no one is looking?
Talk to myself. I do that sometimes even when I am with people!
Who is the one person who knows all your deepest secret?
No one. I am very secretive, I play my cards very close to my chest.
Have you ever been in a street fight?
You and your questions! Yes, I have, quite recently in fact. I won’t answer this further!