Kami
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Takalani Sesame, the South African Sesame Street co-production, made international news in September, 2002 when they introduced Kami, the world's first HIV-positive Muppet. Kami's name is derived from kamogelo, which means acceptance or welcome in Zulu, Sesotho, and Setswana. Kami has also made appearances at UNICEF events and at the Peabody Awards. For her US appearances, Kami is performed by Fran Brill.
Sesame Workshop's description
Kami is an HIV-positive character who is affectionate, articulate, literate and great fun to be with. She is wise beyond her five years and has a wealth of information about HIV/AIDS. She is a little shy at times and tends to observe rather than join in immediately. However when approached by someone in a friendly manner, she opens up quickly, easily, and joins in with great enthusiasm. Kami loves life and nature and has a remarkable ability to see the beauty in objects and to find creative solutions to problematic situations. Kami lives with Ma Dimpho, who adopted her.
