If you are a fan of Rwanda’s comedy scene, you may have come across the name ‘Muhinde’, also known as ‘the short guy’. This comedian has been occupying a space in the minds of many comedy enthusiasts since his debut performance at the Gen Z comedy show in 2022.
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Born on April 10, 2003, Muhinde, real name Angelo Kenny Ishimwe, is the third of four siblings. He is renowned for humorously referencing his height, a successful chatter for the comedian.
Growing up, he loved watching Comedy Knights, especially the comedian Babu Joe. He never missed a show, as he would practice Babu’s jokes and perform them in the community. His peers and even the adults who watched him recognized his talent.
"I used to make everyone laugh and leave them in stitches. Anywhere you could find me, people around were always laughing,” he said.
"I came across a comedy show that Babu was organising and I asked him if I could perform and he accepted. My performance was a success, and for that, a fellow comedian, Fred Rufendeke, told me about the Gen Z show and that they were looking for young new talents. From there, I joined the Gen Z show and started performing, which is where people got to know me.”
The comedian expressed gratitude to his family who supported him in doing what he is passionate about.
"I am thankful to Fally Merci who gave me a platform to showcase my talent and guided me throughout the start of my career till now. The third person I am thankful for is Franco who gave every possible support that I needed,” Muhinde said, adding that Franco’s support was not just financial, but also included valuable ideas.
The future
Muhinde is hopeful that in five years, he will be among the top comedians in the country and in the region. "I plan to have my one-man show every year for an hour. I also plan to have other activities that are related to the comedy industry.”
Among his top jokes, Muhinde once quipped that if people were news, they would be headlines. He then told a plus-size woman who laughed at the joke that she would be the news that made the year.
Joking about his love life, he once said that he would never be shy to date a tall woman because "he would always be at her service.”
"She would use me as a pillow and if she ever needed socks, my pants would always be there,” Muhinde joked.