Just when many thought he had retired from cracking jokes – at least on stage, comedian Atome proved he neither retired nor was tired. Going by his most recent show, it is safe to safe that Atome, real name Diogene Ntarindwa aka Gasumuni, is back.
Just when many thought he had retired from cracking jokes – at least on stage, comedian Atome proved he neither retired nor was tired. Going by his most recent show, it is safe to say that Atome, real name Diogene Ntarindwa aka Gasumuni, is back.
On Saturday, Atome performed before hundreds of people during the second edition of ‘Kwirekura’ comedy show, a new concept that showcases Rwanda’s history and current image.
The show was held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village attracting a big audience of people who came to see the man who had spent a while without holding a show.
Atome spent at least three hours on stage performing jokes in four languages, namely English, French, Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda. He also threw in a few jokes in Kirundi.
Atome’s performance focused on Rwandans’ lifestyle in general. "The idea of Kwirekura comedy came up way back 2014 during the ‘Kwibuka20’ (Genocide anniversary), it’s about showcasing Rwanda’s progress in different sectors since the end of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,” said Atome.
While he uses comedy to show the progress made thus far, he uses the opportunity to put across the important messages to his audiences.
In attendance during the Saturday show included the First Lady Jeannette Kagame, the Minister for Sports and Culture Julienne Uwacu, and Senator Dr Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo.
"Atome is obviously a very talented comedian. His jokes capture the imaginations and meets his audience’s expectations, today he made us laugh from the start until he exited the stage,” said Octave Semayange, a fan who attended the show.
The show ended at 9.30p.m.
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