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Sep 16, 2024 · The best African comedians come in many forms. Some famous African comedians joke about their families while other African comedians generate laughs by poking fun at global politics. A few hilarious African comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world.
Oct 23, 2021 · South African comedian and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah is arguably Africa’s most famous and funniest comedian alive. Born to a Swiss father and a South African mother, Trevor Noah is known for his African jokes on race, politics and apartheid in South Africa.
- Trevor Noah
- Bright Okpocha Aka Basket Mouth
- Anne Kansiime
- Eddie Kadi
- Loyiso Gola
- Ronnie Khalil
- Celeste Ntuli
- Patrick Indring Aka Salvado
- Helen Paul
- Carl Joshua Nqube
Africa’s most famous comedian, Trevor Noah is well known for his unapologetic approach to race, apartheid and politics. Born to a Swiss father and a Xhosa mother, Trevor’s struggle to identify to a one specific stereotype makes him a genius when it comes to comedy as he both relates to his audience at the same time, sharing a unique perspective to ...
Born and raised in Abia State, Nigeria, Basket mouth (real name Bright Okpocha) is a comedian whose resume one cannot simply ignore. The first African to ever host a show at the Apollo in London, Basket mouth has continued to set trends performing at events like Lord of the Ribs, Comedy Central Presents and the Basket mouth live at the 02 arena in ...
Referred to by many as the “Queen of Africa Comedy”, Anne Kansiime is a Ugandan comedienne, entertainer and actress. She first broke into the scene with the YouTube Series, Minibuzz, in which she made fun of Ugandans’ experience in daily public transport. Her stand-up shows have sold out arenas and auditoriums in major cities including London, Kual...
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in the UK, Eddie Kadi’s blend of English wit and African humour has made him one of the most successful black comedians in the UK. With milestones like appearances on the BBC’s Comedy Empire, as well as leading roles in movies like Anuvahood, Shank and Gone Too Far, Eddie Kadi’s ability to enterta...
Satirical, genuine and critical are some of the few words one can use to describe Loyiso’s comedy. Usually taking jabs at politicians, the stand up comedian is also the founder of South African satirical news show, Late Night News (LNN) , which got an Emmy award nomination for best comedy series in 2014. Gola is also well known for his one-man show...
Egyptian-American Shaher Ronnie Khalil is a comedian who has toured the United States, headlined in four continents and whose comedy has been enjoyed by millions around the world. With features on ABC News, CNN, Al Jazeera and the Conan O’Brien show, Khalil’s “Politically incorrect” storytelling skills places have earned him a reputation as one of ...
Known as the Queen of Zulu comedy, Celeste Ntuli will always be remembered by south Africans for her outstanding performance in the 2009 SABC 1 competition “so you think you’re funny”. After getting exposure from that show, the former bookseller has since worked with big names in comedy like Loyiso Gola and Kagiso Lediga, making appearances in show...
Natural, blunt and purely hilarious is Uganda’s Patrick Indring, or as he is known on stage, Salvador. Salvado hails from “ombokolo”, a couple of kilometers outside Uganda’s capital, Kampala, a place he continually loves to make fun of in his sets. A trained telecommunications professional, Salvado left his career after winning a comedy competition...
Known to many as Tatafo, Helen Paul is a Nigerian stand up comedianne whose Quirkiness, spontaneity and voice manipulation skills compare to no other. Helen, who is a graduate of the University of Lagos, broke into the comedy scene as as a Mischievous comic character on a radio program known as “Wetin Dey” on Lagos’ Radio Continental where she play...
Carl Joshua Nqube is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian who broke into the comedy world with his one-man show, the big announcement. However, his biggest break was when he joined well-known South African comedy club, Parker’s club. He has performed all across the world from Johannesburg to Adelaide, Abuja to Nairobi alongside names such as Basket mouth...
- Trevor Noah. Selling out concert halls across the world and appearing on the Jay Leno show, Trevor Noah’s career does not look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon.
- Nik Rabinowitz. Recognised as the world’s leading Xhosa-speaking Jewish comedian, Rabinowitz is famed for his political incorrectness and his famous Desmond Tutu impersonation.
- Loyiso Gola. Hosts the Late Night News on the Enews channel, Gola has worked tirelessly to achieve his dream, to be the best comedian he could be. He has been invited to perform in London, Dubai, Gaborone and Lusaka to name a few.
- Marc Lottering. An all time South African favourite, Marc Lottering has been in the funny business for 13 years and continues to keep audiences in stitches across the country and abroad.
- Trevor Noah – South Africa. Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, and television host who gained international acclaim as the host of “The Daily Show” in the United States.
- Bovi – Nigeria. Bovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, and writer. He is recognized for his exceptional comedic timing, versatility, and ability to engage audiences with his hilarious performances.
- Eddie Kadi – Congolese. Eddie Kadi is a Congolese-born comedian who gained popularity in the United Kingdom. Known for his energetic stage presence and charismatic style, Eddie combines storytelling, observational humor, and physical comedy to entertain audiences.
- John Vlismas – South Africa. John Vlismas is a renowned South African comedian and satirist known for his edgy and thought-provoking style. With his sharp wit and fearless approach to tackling social and political issues, Vlismas has established himself as a prominent figure in the South African comedy scene.
Jun 9, 2023 · Africa is a continent with a rich tradition of humour, and today we’re going to take a fantastic journey to meet five outstanding African comedians who are tickling funny bones across the globe. 1. Trevor Noah – South Africa. First up, we have the one and only Trevor Noah!
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Sep 15, 2024 · So, who is the funniest comedian from South Africa? Which South African stand up comedians do you love? When it comes to the best stand up comedians from South Africa, Trevor Noah should be up there with anyone. Hailing from Johannesburg, the longtime host of The Daily Show has some of the most popular stand up comedy specials in Netflix ...
