Kansiime to 'crack ribs' on Saturday in Kigali

Ugandan comedy queen, Anne Kansiime, will this Saturday entertain her Rwandan fans at Kigali’s Serena Hotel. The pint sized funny woman, who became popular after using the social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube to familiarize fans with comedy skits will be in Kigali as part of her 2015 world tour that started in Australia, in March.

Monday, June 01, 2015
Anne Kansiime

Ugandan comedy queen, Anne Kansiime, will this Saturday entertain her Rwandan fans at Kigali’s Serena Hotel. The pint sized funny woman, who became popular after using the social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube to familiarize fans with comedy skits will be in Kigali as part  of her 2015 world tour that started in Australia, in March.

Alex Muyoboke, the organiser of the show, told The New Times  that English speaking fans in the country are waiting with anticipation.

"People have been sharing videos of Anne Kansime’s videos and most of them have expressed their desire to see her perform live. It wasn’t easy to get a hold of her because she is a very busy person but we worked on this from January and we were able to work on a date and a venue, "he said

On her Facebook page, Kansiime, who is expected in the country two days to the show posted, "My Rwandan lovers, it will be our turn to meet again and laugh about everything beautiful come 6th June at the Serena Hotel. I really can’t wait.”

She will appear on Radio and Television stations to promote the show and engage fans. Comedian and radio presenter Arthur Nkusi, Burundian comedian Kigingi and vocalist Hope Irakoze will also perform.