25/11/2025
A group of artists from South Sudan have miraculously managed to visit the office of the president today, an achievement so rare, it probably deserves its own public holiday. The artists enjoyed the privilege of meeting with the ever-elusive chief administrator at the office of the president. As always, nobody actually knows why the meeting took place, but hey, who really needs a reason when you get to bask in the glory of bureaucracy?
Just last week, local superstar John Frog took to social media to air his grievances about the gatekeepers in the presidential office. Apparently, these hardworking officials were spending all their energy blocking artists, not letting them catch a single whiff of the president’s perfume. Fast forward to tonight, and John Frog is suddenly singing a new tune on Facebook:
I extend my sincere gratitude to appreciate Hon. Valentino Dhel Malueth, Chief Administrator in the Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan, for the opportunity to meet him at his office today in Juba.
We held constructive discussions on the challenges facing South Sudan's creatives.
Our shared aim is to harness music as a catalyst for social change, promote peace and unity, and cultural preservation.
Translation: "Look, mom I finally got past the security guys and shook the hands that dines with the president!"
Joining him was Alijoma Mabil, his social media sparring partner turned comrade. True, just last week they were trading memes and barbs, but look at them now, burying hatchets like professional diplomats. Also gracing the event was Anyar-Yool Mathiang, famed for having fewer than ten teeth and transforming from cattle herder to musical sensation with the viral hit "Password." Proof that you don't need a dental plan to break into showbiz!
The energy in the room was palpable presumably because everyone was just thrilled not to be stuck outside. The big question remains, though: why are they so desperate to meet the president? Maybe they’re lobbying for their own ministry, the Ministry of Hit Singles, perhaps? Or just a coveted photo op with the president to hang above their fireplaces and impress future generations, like “see, I once stood near power!”
Stay tuned for more juicy updates and entertainment, because who knows what will happen next? Maybe next week, they'll all post about meeting the vice president’s driver. One can dream.
