Chengeta: From teacher to DJ, film producer

Back in 1998 Ndinaye Chengeta applied for a scholarship from the Ministry of Education to go and study film production in the United States America (US). He was optimistic that would be his chance as he believed he met all the requirements.

In the end his dream went up in smoke and he felt betrayed and dejected.  One part of him thought it might be a blessing in disguise, but the other part strongly felt he deserved the chance more than most who had been sponsored.

Life had to go on; so he continued as a teacher. Theatre was his passion and ultimately he left his teaching post.

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