I have enjoyed much harmless merriment from contemplating the names of African politicians. There’s been a bit of a lull recently, since the passing of such as the Rev. Canaan Banana and Oginga Odinga (father of the loser in December’s contested Kenyan election).
Now a new generation of can’t-help-but-smile African onomastic pioneers has taken the stage. Let’s give a hearty welcome to Tokyo Sexwale, Enoch Godongwana, and Playfair Morule.
Oh, look: they probably think “Derbyshire” sounds hilarious.






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