Topic: Surviving This Sithole
Guest: Lesego Tlhabi
Lesego completed a BA (Honours) in Theatre with majors in Musical Theatre and Playwriting in 2014 from Brunel University in London. During the summer of 2013, she adventured to New York Film Academy to obtain a Diploma in Musical Theatre as well as Columbia University for a Diploma in TV Writing. It is her experience and training that led her to creating her character: Coconut Kelz which is a growing satire/comedy figure. Lesego and Coconut Kelz’ Guide to Surviving This Sithole in September 2019, which has since gone on to become a bestseller.
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We talk ‘Coconut Kelz’s guide to Surviving This Shithole’ and ways in which racism and privilege rear their head within our spaces with @lesego_tlhabi📚