The 2nd edition of the Influencers Awards gave its verdict on October 9 at the hotel Le Maritim – Balaclava. The big winner of all categories is none other than Panter Nwar. The Curepipian pocketed a check of Rs 100 000 and other gifts.
He came. They laughed and he won. His name is Ludovic Josephine and his stage name is Panter Nwar. By profession, he is a decorative painter. Finally, when he is not in front of his phone to shoot humorous videos.
The adventure began three years ago. That is to say when the rapper decides to put himself in front of a phone rather than behind a microphone. Now, every time there is a camera running Panter ena kitsoz pou dir: “It is on the encouragement of my friend Nicholas Fanny that I started to shoot humorous videos. Together we even started a series called Ki zistwar.”
Then came the first lockdown in March 2019. Wanting absolutely to express himself, the artist turns to social networks: “I was turning like a lion in a cage. The humorous videos allowed me to hold on. To my surprise, I quickly realized that they also brought a breath of fresh air to other Mauritians. As a result, I have continued to do them until now.
This consecration, he attributes it to his sense of humor certainly, but much more to his sincerity: “I believe that I am a real person. And I think the 55,000 people who follow me on Facebook feel it.
In terms of projects, Panter Nwar is working on clever musical mixes with his friends, but his ultimate dream is to burn the boards with a one-man show: “I have already written the show, except that the confinement is still playing at the trouble. I’m still waiting a little while. But, sooner or later, the public will see me in my one-man show.
