Comedian Michael Usi becomes Malawi's vice-president after Saulos Chilima's death - eviltoast
  • palordrolap@kbin.run
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    5 months ago

    What sort of comedian is he? I feel like satirists and absurdists are good choices for political office.

    Those who punch down, maybe not so much.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM
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      5 months ago

      I’m not finding enough information about him really. According to Wikipedia, he was in a TV series that addressed the nation’s AIDS crisis and has done a lot for the Malawian film industry. He also apparently did a doctorate in the UK about youth engagement in Malawi.

      On the other hand, it’s not exactly a country free of corruption, so it’s hard to know whether or not he’s deserving of his post.