Kenyan comedian Crazy Kennar pulled off one of the most unexpected moments of his career on 24 August 2026, when he came face to face with Rwandan President Paul Kagame at a high-profile official gathering and made a request that left the room in stitches. Crazy Kennar met President Paul Kagame. The comedian was among those present at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, hosted by the Africa School of Governance. The event was held in a formal press conference setting, complete with Rwandan national and East African Community flags, an RBA (Rwanda Broadcasting Agency) broadcast feed, and the full trappings of an official state engagement. Crazy Kennar’s request for President Kagame goes viral When given the floor, Kennar skipped the usual talk of deals or partnerships and went straight for something more personal He told Kagame that his father had always believed content could take a person to places they never imagined, and that he wanted to prove exactly that by going home with a photo next to the President of Rwanda. “I just request a selfie to go and show him that I met the President of Rwanda,” Kennar told Kagame, to audible laughter and eventual applause from those in the room. The moment, captured on video, showed Kagame responding warmly, even offering to give him two photos. Kennar then asked the president whether he needed to stand or stay seated, before the two posed together. After the encounter, Kennar shared the photo on his social media with the caption: “This is what happened today😅😅. It was an honour to meet the president of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, at The Africa Mindset Reset Forum hosted by Africa School of Governance.”
The clip spread quickly across social media, drawing thousands of reactions from fans who found the whole exchange both hilarious and inspiring. @Tr3blig\_ said: “Instead of asking for partnerships, business deals, he requested a selfie😂😂😂.” @EMMS05549883 said: “So, this is why he never makes fun of Rwanda and the people of Rwanda.” @Ssempijjastanle said: “Content can take you anywhere. Crazy Kennar took that literally. 😂👏🏾 What a moment.” @eyebare said: “What if he told him to stand?😂😂😂” @rashidmbwiza said: “He is who he thinks he is.” @odnat\_1 said: “Awesome 🙌🏽 next a selfie with President Mama Samia Suluhu Hassan.” @JacklineAk44666 said: “As long as a Kenyan is featured, we are just winning everywhere.” @filbertmay said: “That would be hard for the Ugandan President to accept that closeness.” @Kingsmind254 said: “I love seeing dreams come true.”
