TOP comedienne Samantha “Gonyeti” Kureya of Bustop TV fame
yesterday said nothing was going to stop her from producing more hilarious and
satirical skits despite her recent abduction by suspected State security
agents.
The jester told NewsDay Life & Style yesterday
following last week’s release of a skit in which she mimics former First Lady
Grace Mugabe, that no amount of intimidation was going to stop her.
“We tell the stories of Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans. Being a
storyteller is a thing I cannot stop. I will always find myself reflecting on
stories from society and it’s not personal. It’s just stories,” she said.
“Every society or family needs a friend and a friend is
there for the family in all situations, bad or good, happy or sad; a friend is
there for the family and has to initiate dialogue. What we do is important in
society. It educates and raises awareness on differences in society.”
In the latest skit, Gonyeti is seen having a conversation
with “George Charamba” (deputy chief secretary in the President’s Office) who
was trying to persuade her to allow the President to come in for the funeral.
There has been a lot of tension in the wake of former
President Robert Mugabe’s death after his family claimed he died a bitter man
following his ouster through a coup by his long-time ally and mentee, President
Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Gonyeti said her dream was to break into the regional
market and be one of the biggest creatives.
“Resources allowing and God opening doors, our idea is to
expand into the region and expand our market, bringing fresh ideas that get
youths and women to be engaged in critical content. We would want to be the
biggest content creators in southern Africa, but that will take time and
resources too,” she said.
Gonyeti made her breakthrough in stand-up comedy when she
performed at the Let’s Laugh Again comedy festival which featured renowned
Ugandan comedienne Anne Kansiime.
Since then, the female jester has been known for producing
sensitive political satire, which recently led to her abduction.
Earlier this year, she was arrested for public nuisance
after using police uniform in one of her skits. Newsday
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