⤢The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, received internationally acclaimed comedian, writer and radio host Daliso Chaponda during a courtesy call this morning. The meeting focused on Mr Chaponda's ongoing engagement with young people in Seychelles through a series of comedy and performance workshop. Mr Chaponda began his comedy career in Canada, performing at open mic events before staging his first solo show, Feed This Black Man, in 2002. During the meeting, President Herminie commended Mr Chaponda for his commitment to engaging with Seychellois youth through these workshops. Mr Chaponda was accompanied during the courtesy call by Mr Kurt Lagrenade.