Malabo, Equatorial Guinea—In an unexpected twist to his career as a government official, Baltasar Engonga woke up yesterday to a wave of international recognition that he never quite planned for. Once known mostly for his stoic presence in government meetings, Engonga is now trending worldwide—not for a bold political move or a groundbreaking policy, but for something a little less, well, diplomatic.
Reports say Engonga, widely regarded as a low-profile bureaucrat, had a “hard awakening” after over 400 videos of him emerged online, allegedly showing him in… shall we say, “compromising positions” with the spouses of various other high-profile government officials. The videos, which began leaking one by one last week, reached a critical mass, effectively propelling him into the realm of a reluctant global superstar.
“Who knew I’d reach such heights in popularity?” a bewildered Engonga said when asked for comment. “I thought my role in politics was already taxing enough, but it seems I’ve been adding extracurriculars without realizing their impact.”
Meanwhile, his government colleagues are reportedly having an identity crisis, trying to figure out if they’re more surprised by his newfound fame or the newfound interest in their own personal lives. Rumor has it that a local support group has been formed to help them process their “misplaced trust,” but we have yet to confirm if it’s headed by Engonga himself.
As the spotlight intensifies, fans worldwide are reportedly reaching out with offers for reality shows and even potential movie deals. As for Engonga? Word on the street is he’s now weighing a pivot to a full-time entertainment career.
