With one of the most impressive cv’s you’ll find on the South African comedy scene, with numerous awards & accolades in his wake – Loyiso Gola is not only one of the most gifted comedians South Africa has ever produced but also one of the most important ones. This prodigious comedy talent has been entralling live and television audiences with his unique brand of refreshingly frank and outspoken comedy for over a decade. His satirical television show – Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola which is going into Season 8 has changed the local television & political landscape forever. In 2013, he is without a doubt one of South Africa’s brightest comedy stars.
Best Breakthrough Act WINNER – South African Comedy Awards 2007
Best Comedian of the Year Nominee – Stars of Mzansi Awards 2008
Best Comedian of the Year Nominee – Comics Choice Awards 2011
Best Comedian of the Year Nominee – YOU Spectacular Awards 2012
Best Comedian of the Year Nominee – Comics Choice Awards 2012 & 2013
Best Comic Writer of the Year Nominee – Comics Choice Awards 2012 & 2013
Has released 2 one man show DVD’s – Loyiso Gola for President & Life & Times
Hosted the prestigious Metro FM & South African Music Awards
Has performed in London, Edinburgh, Montreal, Dubai, Hong Kong, Lagos, Mauritius & more.
Anchoring Season 8 of his own satirical news tv show on etv – Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola
Performed his first Comedy Central Special in 2012
Invited to perform at the Just For Laughs – Montreal Comedy Festivals 2012 & 2013
Performed at the Edinburgh Comedy Festivals 2012 & 2013
Named as one of the Top 10 acts to watch at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2013 by TimeOut Magazine & Evening Times
“A group of young, black comics are breaking taboos, cracking controversial jokes & taking South Africa by storm. Loyiso Gola is one of them!’ Wall Street Journal
“There were times that I feared coughing out my lung, kidney or some other bodily part; I was laughing so much. Gola is uproariously funny!” Mail & Guardian
“Loyiso Gola’s television show is going to save South Africa from itself.” Chris Moerdyk, News 24