Loyiso Gola
- January 4, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Loyiso Gola |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | May 16, 1983(1983-05-16) |
| Age | 41 |
| Birthplace | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Loyiso Gola Biography
| Name | Loyiso Gola |
| Birthday | May 16 |
| Birth Year | 1983 |
| Place Of Birth | Cape Town |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Siblings | Lazola Gola |
Loyiso Gola is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on May 16, 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa. Emmy-nominated comedian who became known as the co-creator and star of the TV series Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola. He has also earned praise for his numerous one-man shows including 2014’s State of the Nation Address.
He was cast in the 2017 film Catching Feelings which featured Pearl Thusi.
His television career began with appearances on SABC 1 in the Phat Joe Live talk show in 2002, and subsequently on the SABC 1 Pure Monate Show sketch comedy series created by comedians David Kau and Kagiso Lediga in 2003. In 2007 he became the co-host of the SABC 2 Dinner with the President talk show created by Pieter-Dirk Uys, playing the role of the black grandson of the satirist’s alter ego Evita Bezuidenhout. In 2010 he became the host of the Late Nite News satirical series he co-created with fellow comedian Kasigo Lediga. The show was nominated for an International Emmy Award for best comedy series in 2013.
Gola is a Xhosa, born in the Cape Town township of Gugulethu. He moved away from Gugulethu at the age of 14, and attended Zonnebloem Nest Senior School in Woodstock. Gola describes himself as “very reserved and shy” before his exposure to comedy. After performing a stand-up opening act for comedian Marc Lottering at his high school, his drama teacher introduced him to the Cape Comedy Collective at the age of 17. He subsequently job shadowed stand-up comedians from the comedy troupe for a school work experience programme and began performing on stage regularly with the group. He matriculated in 2002, and won the Sprite Soul Comedy Tour in December of the same year, after which he relocated from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
He has a younger brother named Lazola who is also a comedian.
Loyiso Gola Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Loyiso Gola is one of the richest Comedian from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Loyiso Gola 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started his career performing on stage with the Cape Comedy Collective troupe.
He won the 2007 South African Comedy Award for Best Breakthrough Comedy Act for Loyiso Gola for President.
Loyiso Gola (born 16 May 1983) is a South African stand-up comedian. He is the co-creator and anchor of the late-night satirical news television series Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola on e.tv and eNCA which was launched in 2010.
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Facts & Trivia
Loyiso Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Loyiso Gola celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.
Is Loyiso Gola Xhosa?
Early life and career Gola is a Xhosa , born in the Cape Town township of Gugulethu. He moved away from Gugulethu at the age of 14, and attended Zonnebloem Nest Senior School in Woodstock. Gola describes himself as “very reserved and shy” before his exposure to comedy.
What language does Lloyiso speak?
I’ve also performed in my language, which is Xhosa. But the thing with comedy, you think in a particular language. So as much as I speak Xhosa fluently, because of my education I think in English.
Who is the South African comedian?
Trevor Noah
Born| 20 February 1984 Johannesburg, South Africa
Medium| Stand-up television film books
Education| Maryvale College
Genres| Political/news satire observational comedy surreal humor insult comedy
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Where is Loyiso the singer from?
Hailing from just outside of Port Elizabeth, South Africa , the singer, songwriter, and producer conveys emotion in its purest form through a series of 2021 singles for Universal Music Group South Africa/Republic Records and much more music to come. “I try to tap into untapped emotions,” he explains.
Is Lloyiso a South African?
Hailing from just outside of Port Elizabeth, South Africa , singer, songwriter, and producer Lloyiso wields the kind of voice that instantly tugs at heartstrings.