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Hey! Can You Inspire Someone Today?

Did you know that Sir Isaac Newton came up with his theory of gravity after being hit on the head by an apple? 

Or that Michael Jackson’s ‘moonwalk’ drew on the dance moves of performers going back as far as the 1930s? 

In life, we all need a bit of outside inspiration on occasion, especially when we are venturing into the unknown or trying new things. 

We've embarked on another life journey -a journey that will see me tell inspirational stories of people who are making a difference in life-from far and wide!

It's called 'Inspire Others: My Journey into the Homes of the Great and the Near Great'.

With your support, we'll be reaching out to people in different careers-asking them a set of 20 questions that will help us get to know them better-and above all-learn from them.

Their stories will be published on my personal website Frontline Newz and Facebook page with the same name.

Education is not about being in a four-walled classroom-it's about sharing experience-travelling, contact, and more.

Are YOU ready to inspire others-or get inspired?


Meet Diana Satha, Malawian Comedian


TW: Tell me about yourself. Where do you come from? What kind of family did you grow up in? 


DS: Diana Hannah-Dacious Satha. I'm 30 yrs old, Malawian. I'm passionate about the arts. I come from Sankhani vge, T/A Njewa, Lilongwe. The last born in a family of seven. My parents were very strict, they believed in spoiling the child and sparing the rod.

TW: And why did you decide to become a comedian?

DS: Being a comedian is an easy way out for me, its a means to escape reality and so, I created my own world. Its a way to vent out without physically harming anyone.

TW: Do you write your own routines?

DS: Yes, I write my own routines.

TW: Where do you get your material?

DS: Social media, everyday people, TV etc.

TW: What was the best joke you cracked? 

DS: I don't have a specific joke that I like but I would say the 'Cape Town' joke is pretty awesome...I went to Cape Town looking for greener pastures but I found a small bathroom I could not fit in so instead of doing 'number one and two' properly, I did number three - I spoilt myself!

TW: Why did you choose that joke?

DS: I chose this joke because everyone has a story to tell when they go the bathroom and I thought mine was sad and funny at the same time.

TW: What happens if people don’t laugh?

DS: I move on to the next joke.

TW: What makes your stand-up comedy unique and different from other comedians?

DS: I tell it like it is. I don't sugar-coat my jokes.

TW: Do you like telling jokes that may offend people? 

DS: No, I'm a very sensitive person. I wouldn't want to offend anyone..

TW: And what’s the worst response you have received from a joke? What happened?

DS: I am yet to receive bad responses, it's either people like me or they are scared to approach me, lol.

TW: Do you make a living out of this?

DS: Yes and no. Sometimes, it puts bread on the table and sometimes it brings porridge with no sugar.
TW: How can you describe reception of comedy by Malawian fans?

DS: The reception is fair, not that great but we're getting there slowly.

TW: What was your happiest and saddest moment in your comedy career?

DS: My happiest moment would be when I met Anne Kansiime for the very first time. Not because she's an international celebrity, no, but she's down-to-earth.

My saddest moments are when I see a bunch of strangers in the audience and none of my so-called friends show up to support me.

TW: Thanks for this interview- it’s been a great pleasure and learning experience. Do you have anything you’d like to say before you “close shop?

DS: Yes, sure. Comedy, like any other art form needs to be appreciated.