Botswana Comedian Johnson Masase Embraces His Difference for Fame

Johnson Masase, a comedian from Botswana, has gained local recognition and self-acceptance by using his performances to address and play on people's misconceptions about his genetic condition and short stature.

17 Apr, 09:00 — 17 Apr, 09:00

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NYTMostly Factual123d ago

‘I Would Rather Be a Dwarf’: A Comic in Botswana Prizes His Difference

Johnson Masase has found local fame, and self acceptance, through performances that play on people’s ignorance about his genetic condition and his 3-foot-4 inch frame.

By John Eligon, Yvonne Mooka and Joao Silva

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Botswana Comedian Johnson Masase Embraces His Difference for Fame

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‘I Would Rather Be a Dwarf’: A Comic in Botswana Prizes His Difference

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