As Zimbabweans we have this obnoxious tendency of celebrating our heroes when they pass away and even then,we never have much info @our disposal,so as such I just wanna talk about a man who I rank among the greatest in both local and international stand up comedy...

Edgar Langeveldt.He dared take on an art form that was and to a certain extent,still is volatile Zim's environment. Edgar first performed stand up comedy in 1997 at the The Book Cafe,then located at Fife Avenue,after the owner,Paul Brickhill,had requested the services of a stand up comedy performer. At that time Edgar was a musician and music producer working with the group Nexus which consisted of legendary Zimbabwean reggae crooner,Willom Tight. He also managed a database of various types of performers. Upon the request of Paul Brickhill,Edgar searched for a stand up comedian in his database but found none and decided to take upon the first risk himself. His first words on the mic were,"How's it axey?...Hence stand up comedy was born in Zimbabwe!!!Over and above that, Edgar's constant performing(he held a solo weekly spot at the Book Cafe for many years)have turned him into an insightful,witty performer turning any unexpected situation into a comedy set. Edgar has mentored many a comedian including myself and he is rumored to be one of Trevor Noah's inspirations(a story he like telling when he's drunk!!!hahaha),having performed across the globe. Edgar will be part of SIMUKA COMEDY's line up in June as we celebrate our one year anniversary.

But I'm sure he will be @The Book Cafe next week Tuesday(29 May) laughing his lungs out and supporting the comedians he inspired,that is my story and I'm sticking to it....so sue me...if you have the money,fucker!