Ndumiso lindi biography for kids

Africa Is Ready To Take Over the World – Ndumiso Lindi

Regarded as one of South Africa’s most talented comedians, Ndumiso Lindi, renowned for his trade mark hat and stylish urban look, has set his sights on taking over the world with his comedy.

Born in the Eastern Cape Province, this brilliant year-old comedian switched from a lucrative job in advertising to pursue his passion.

Today, he says that move was his best decision yet. Besides being a renowned comedy act in his home country, South Africa, he has also performed in other parts of the world, including Nigeria and the UK.

When we met in London, Lindi took me on a brief, but interesting ride into his world and why he thinks African comedy has come of age.

SU: Your dad was an emcee.

Did that influence you choice of career?

NDUMISO LINDI: Yes, it did. When I get on stage, I quickly just channel his persona and literally become like him. My dad has this joke book that he collected because of the master of ceremonies functi