Today I performed a full-on Spanish dance... for a girl. Definitely not the way I expected to start any of my blogs. Comedy, yes. Acting, maybe, but Spanish dancing? Not even I saw that coming. OK, let me explain myself here: Noxi Mafu, a lovely friend of mine, dropped a bombshell on me and told me … Continue reading Spanish serenades, comic escapades
Author: Tyson Ngubeni
I write and burst into characters on stage and screen. Comedian, actor and voice artist.
Learning curves as doors open
I'll admit I had no idea how to start this post. There's just so much that's happened and it's a bit of a blur. Ok, here goes: The whole ROAR Comedy thing seems to have gone cold. A week later and I'm no closer to knowing whether or not they considered me after my e-mail … Continue reading Learning curves as doors open
The voice in his head
This is the part where "that voice" is banging around my mind. You might know which one I'm talking about. The one that goes on about how you shouldn't take a chance at something you really want. Usually something related to your biggest dreams. This is that voice which Khaya Dlanga (an awesome columnist) describes as "that … Continue reading The voice in his head
So this guy walks into a university
Did I tell you I quit a pretty decent job? Well, I did. After two-and-a-half years at IBM, I decided I'd be happier walking to school everyday than driving my favourite car to work. I was THIS [] close to a brand spanking new Mazda 3. Rhodes University accepted me, so I figured I'd give … Continue reading So this guy walks into a university
Try making them laugh
This is how I got into comedy. I was in my second year working at IBM when I met Etienne Shardlow. He was working for a different part of the company and a colleague had told me something which immediately sparked intense interest - Etienne was a comedian by night. I had to know more. … Continue reading Try making them laugh
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