Media personality and businesswoman Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini believes she was one of the most popular girls in the early 2000s.
This year, she will make history as the second black African woman to be roasted.
Given the talkability that currently surrounds her life and career, Minnie thinks her roast will rank among the funniest.
Making lemonade out of lemons
However, she is used to being the talk of the town, so the roast will be the ideal opportunity to make lemonade out of lemons.
“This is a moment for me to see and hear a lot of the things that people have been saying about me [which were cruel and mean], and turn what was said into something light and fun,” she said.
“In addition to that, this is a celebration of myself and my career. So my roast will surely be a good day at the office. What a way to get paid.”
Leading comedic figures Jason Goliath and Tumi Morake will serve as the roastmasters and help guide the proceedings.
Panellists are outstanding
The star-studded panel is made up of the likes of Robert Marawa, Lasizwe, Celeste Ntuli, Penny Lebyane, Trevor Gumbi, Siv Ngesi, Da L.E.S., and Shahan Ramkissoon.
According to Minnie, the panellists are outstanding, and the comedians on the panel are the ones who truly get the idea of a roast the best.
She said: “For them, it’s not about the commentary being true or not; it’s about being funny, and they get that to a T.
“The non-comedians are also incredibly surprising; you won’t expect to see them in this light.
“For instance, I’ve known Robert [Marawa] for many years, and I know he’s funny, but I don’t think a lot of South Africans know that.”
Roast will jog your memory
Minnie further hinted that Trevor Gumbi will be heavily locked and loaded with ammunition that is guaranteed to burn everyone on that stage to a crisp.
“If you’ve forgotten how incredibly talented that man is, watch the roast; it will jog your memory.
“He is a world-class act; he flexed his creative genius in true Trevor Gumbi style.”
The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini will be available for streaming starting on April 26.
