Kansiime leaves Gaborone in stitches
Monday, December 01, 2014
Anne Kansiime: PIC THALEFANG CHARLES
The 28-year-old entertainer was in the country at the invitation of Soul Food Comedy. The comedian arrived last Thursday and her two-day shows at Molapo Piazza and Thapong Visual Arts Centre were sold out according to the events’ organiser, Karabo Musa.
A diverse age group graced the first performance at Molapo Piazza. The crowd went wild when Kansiime appeared on stage. Clad in white and black attire, she received a loud cheer, she left the audience teary-eyed throughout her one-hour stand-up comedy.
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