adminMaria Chiguvari
FOUNDER and president of the Clowns and Comedians Association of Zimbabwe, Fungai “Ajigija” Takodza, is excited to be meeting fans at this year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show.
Takodza has been meeting scores of fans, and rekindling his romance with kids, after strict Covid-19 regulations prevented him from doing so at last year’s show.
He last had fun with kids at the show in 2019.
The show did not open its gates in 2020, as all public gatherings were suspended, to help curb Covid-19 infections.
Takodza started his profession in the 1990s and almost every clown in Zimbabwe is now labelled Ajigija.
“Ajigija was the first black clown in the 1990s.
“There were only two white clowns, Jojo and Ego, then.
“Each clown has a peculiar name and there was no Shona name at that time.
“I am very happy to be part of this edition after a long absence,” he said.
However, Ajigija is disappointed that face paint for children is no longer allowed, at the show, as it was the favourite of most kids.
“Face painters are banned from painting children after a child was stolen in 2011.
“Only adults are allowed to have face paint now,” he said.
The remains of the three-year-old boy were found in November of that year within the ZAS showgrounds near the City Sports Centre.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter