21 Questions: Cynthia Umurungi

Cynthia Umurungi, commonly known in social circles as Ginty, is one of the most bankable radio presenters in Rwanda. When she is not entertaining at KFM during her morning show, Umurungi is probably taking over as MC at one of the social events in town. The vibrant radio personality shared a few things people might not know about her with Nasra Bishumba. 1. What was your first phone and how much was it?I think it was an Altel; my mum bought it for me. It was Rwf50,000. 2. 5-inch heel or flats? Flats all the way. I struggle with so many other things that I want to minimise the things that I worry about, like falling down, or late evening leg pain, or asking for help to climb a few steps. 3. They say that dreadlocks are a lazy man’s hairstyle, true or false?Very false but who am I to deny this! I just know that I am not lazy, yet I have dreadlocks, which I think are a perfect hair style for me for now. Ask me again in a few years when I would have perhaps removed them. 4. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? My mum. 5. Last thing you bought? I bought yoghurt this morning, does that count? 6. What is the most random thing that you have ever done? When I was 18, I used to randomly call people that didn’t know me; in some cases I didn’t know them either. My aim was to ask for a job. 7. What is something you have always wanted to try but have been too scared to?I have always wanted to slap a thief, even if he or she has not stolen from me, but I can’t because it is illegal to take the law into my hands. 8. Jeans or leggings? Both! I can’t really choose one or the other. All depends on the mood of the day 9. If you could trade places with anyone in the world who would it be?Oprah Winfrey for only one hour, when she went to shop for a bag in Zurich, and the vendor somewhat thought Oprah wouldn’t afford it. I find it so hilarious. 10. If the whole world was listening, what would you say?I don’t have to understand you to respect you. 11. What sound or noise do you love? Kids playing (from far). It sounds like hope. 12. What is that one thing that most people don’t know about you?I can be very nice and very mean! Extremes. 13. Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying?My heart tells me I would... but it’s one of those things that you can make a decision about only when it’s happening. 14. If you were to bring one person back to life, who would it be?My late father. 15. Why radio? Radio chose me. 16. What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened as you hosted a show on radio or as an MC? The first time I was asked to read an announcement was so scandalous that I even hate thinking about it. 17. Most prized possession you have? My small golden chain that my mother bought me when I was 12. 18. Who is your celebrity Crush?Trevor Noah. 19. If you were not a radio personality, what would you be doing?I have no idea. Somewhere in a boring office. 20. What local song are you into right now? Turaberanye by Bruce Melody. 21. If you could hire any actor to portray you in a movie, who would you chose? Gabrielle Union for sure! editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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21 Questions: Cynthia Umurungi