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Interview with comedian D’Jal
He captured the hearts of Mauritians during his last visit to Mauritius on May 6, 2022. D’Jal is a well-known comedian who made himself known to the public, especially during his performance at the Marrakech du Rire, where he gave his angry performances. The Portuguese is in Mauritius again, this time for another show at the Trianon Conference Center on Saturday. He was the guest of Titanium Events at the Weekend du Rire event. He spoke to us cordially and openly in the wonderful setting of the Anahita Golf & Spa Resort hotel in Beau-Champ.
How was the journey home?
He is excellent. I am happy to be with you, it is the best. I am with the courier Come, marry me (laughs). I want to stay here. I don’t want to distribute anymore. The National Rally (RN) has moved to France. Accept me. I don’t want to distribute anymore.
Specifically, what is the situation at home like in the matter you mentioned?
What do you think of this moment that marks a turning point in French politics? This is it. I don’t think I will leave again. I will find a passport and work here. I will change my job. The climate is wonderful here, the people are happy and peaceful, despite the difficulties. I want to become Mauritian.
You said something when we were taking our little photo. You said Maurice made you beautiful. For what?
Yes, but I’m ugly (laughs). The sunshine and the joy of life…it makes you smile. Everybody is beautiful here. That’s the incredible thing.
After the success of your last show in Mauritius, how do you feel about this return?
More crazy, more crazy. It’s going to be amazing. I hope that the Mauritians will love me and adopt me. I hope to make the Mauritians happy and they will invite me back. I want to be back on the island. I want to make them laugh so hard and have their voices heard across Reunion. Your Reunion neighbors must be wondering what’s happening in Mauritius. I want to be adopted here. That’s my goal.
Is it easy to make a show that makes the Mauritian public laugh, knowing that you can’t laugh at everything? There is always a red line that should not be crossed, because we know that there are different cultures here and we are a multiracial island…
I admit it’s not easy, but I’m trying to adapt. I try not to shock people too much. As I always say, it’s not the Mauritians who adapt to me, it’s me who adapt to them. Sometimes we try to adjust the mood, see what’s going on and realize where the red lines are that we shouldn’t cross. So. It’s always with humor, respect, humility and love. I know a lot of artists who come here just to play their part. I take the time to write, to adapt, to make the Mauritians say to themselves: “Wow! How does he know us? That’s my trademark.
So making France laugh is not the same thing as making Mauritius laugh. Do you feel like you have to censor yourself here?
Not at all. It’s not censorship. There are certain topics that shouldn’t be talked about like in France. There are sensitive topics. Same thing. I don’t want to shock people, but I’m going to go there. I’m going to hit it hard. Last time I was called “Ti Kok”. This time I’m back as “Gros Coq” (laughs).
We remember your last show with us and the topics you covered that hit home. What are you covering this time?
I travel everywhere. For example in Tahiti, in the United States, but I must say that the Mauritian public writes to me a lot. It’s incredible. I realize that the Mauritians are a proud public, proud of their origins, their country and their island. I understand that there is a sense of pride. Mauritians will tell me “Hey, you shouldn’t say this or that, but you made me laugh anyway”.
I love how Mauritians are very intense but also very friendly. It’s like there was a big battle and at the end, everyone kissed and left. They are all cousins here. It’s a small island and you can’t save yourself. Last time I talked about a lot of things. People wanted to know how I knew and how I did it. I locked myself in my room and spent my time writing, scratching, looking up information.
Haven’t you had too much trouble at customs lately with your joke about the police?
No (laughs). They told me: “Hey, it’s fun, but still, be careful.” I was joking, but actually, everyone enjoyed it. They had a lot of fun, they greeted me. I think it should be full of humour. We laughed together. It was laughter, it was shocking, but it was never sarcastic. Mauritians are very reserved. If a Mauritian sees his neighbour laughing, he laughs, otherwise it’s modest. I understand that we have to go and unblock them and make them laugh, but in the end, the most important thing is that everyone has a good time. I hope to turn things around and that people will come with an open mind.
wait Portugal Operation 2your latest comedy, how is it going?
Yes, even in Reunion we are sold out. We are very popular in streaming everywhere. I am a happy person and I want to make people happy because of this complicated news. I see that inflation is also complicated in Mauritius. I see how rich I have become. I only drink for 20 euros. I can even buy a hotel here! I bought half the island for 30 euros (laughs).
More seriously, I told myself, you are facing a rocketing inflation, it is not easy, but despite that, you are smiling. It is incredible to be a small island, a tiny confetti on the earth, and to be so recognized everywhere. This is your soul, Mauritian. I greeted the Mauritian tourist vehicles, what you call brown taxis, that took me and said to me “zame dir sa koumsa”. My wife loves you very much! You must be proud of your diaspora.
Where are you in terms of Creole vocabulary?
It’s okay, I’m trying. I feel like you use the “z” a lot here. Zame, zoli, zoli. It’s an open bar with a “z”. Also, when you talk, you talk in a low voice. You’re modest. On the other hand, when you dance, you show way too much on the dance floor.
A message to the fans in Mauritius who come to see you?
Come on, everybody, come over here, I’ll set it on fire. Even with your gato pima. Why everything is spicy here, I don’t understand. (Laughs) See you on Saturday.
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