Mojak Lehoko

Last updated

Mojak Lehoko
Born
Mojakisane Lehoko

Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality South African
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, writer
Years active2009–present
Website https://www.mojaklehoko.com

Mojakisane 'Mojak' Lehoko, is a South African actor, Stand-up comedian and scriptwriter. [1] [2]

Contents

Personal life

He was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. [3]

Career

He started stand-up comedy acting at Cool Runnings in Melville [3] in 2009, and his shows have featured at the Ghramstown Arts Festival. [4] Also known as 'The Underground', Cool Runnings is the longest running comedy club in South Africa. Due to his success as a stand-up comedian, he was able to perform in numerous comedy clubs all over South Africa such as 'Parker’s Comedy & Jive' (Johannesburg), 'Tings & Times' (Pretoria), 'Zula' (Cape Town) and 'Jou Ma Se Comedy Club' (Cape Town). [5]

Then he was nominated for a Comic’s choice award for the television show Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola. [1] He also wrote the script of the show. He was nominated for an International Emmy for the show as well. [6] He was also nominated in the Newcomer category in the inaugural Comics Choice awards. [5]

He produced the popular television serials: The Real Jozi A-Listers, Ekasi stories and the sitcom Abomzala telecast on SABC. [7] As a stand-up comedian, he staged one man show How Did I Get Here which became highly popular in South Africa. [6] He then made the television series The Bantu Hour, which later nominated at the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTAs). [8] In 2017, he became a multiple Comics Choice Awards nominee and winner of the Comics Pen Award for best writer. [3] In the television, he worked as the host of popular programs Newsish and Woza Kleva. Then he appeared in the comedy show As a People aired in Comedy Central. Meanwhile, he made his maiden film appearance in the film Wonderboy For President directed by John Barker. [1]

In August 2020, he appeared in the comedy film Seriously Single with a minor role. [9] It was released on July 31, 2020 on Netflix. [10]

Television credits

Related Research Articles

Desmond Dube is a South African singer, actor and mime artist, who appeared in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and Hotel Rwanda.

Vittorio Leonardi is a South African comedian and actor. As a comedian, he has performed as a member of Joe Parker's Comedy Express, as well as performing improvisational theatre with Joe Parker's Improv Express, and has appeared on stages in Witbank, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Pietermaritzburg, Durban and Cape Town. In television, he has appeared in the Laugh Out Loud (2005) series as part of the team that pranked South African comedian and show host Jeremy Mansfield, and as a shady gun dealer on the show One Way (2006).

Daniel Friedman, known on stage as Deep Fried Man, is a South African musical comedian and writer based in Johannesburg. He describes what he does as "stand-up comedy with a guitar". He adopted his stage name, a play on his real name, because "it went along with the kind of musical comedy I wanted to do, which was an unhealthy kind of comedy".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevor Noah</span> South African comedian (born 1984)

Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He was the host of The Daily Show, an American late-night talk show and satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022. Noah has won various awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards. He was named one of "The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media" by The Hollywood Reporter in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the hundred most influential people in the world. In 2023, he won the Erasmus Prize.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Riaad Moosa</span> South African comedian, actor and doctor (born 1976)

Riaad Moosa is a South African comedian, actor and doctor.

<i>Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola</i> South African satirical news TV series

Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola is a South African late-night satirical news television series that aired weekly on e.tv and eNCA from September 2010 to April 2015. The show, featuring a variety of local stand-up comedians, was created by comedians Loyiso Gola and Kagiso Lediga, and Producer Tamsin Andersson. It was launched in 2010. It is a collaboration between private broadcaster eNCA and production company Diprente.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Loyiso Gola</span> South African stand-up comedian (born 1983)

Loyiso Gola is a South African stand-up and TV 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, launched in 2010, and has performed internationally.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tats Nkonzo</span>

Mthawelanga "Tats" Nkonzo is a South African stand-up comedian, singer, and television personality. He is best known as the host of the e.tv reality competition SA's Got Talent. He was also a co-host on Uyangithanda na?.

Kagiso Lediga is a South African actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer. He is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix crime drama Queen Sono which was released on 28 February 2020. Lediga has written and directed noteworthy television comedies including the cult classic The Pure Monate Show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, and the Bantu Hour. He has played leading roles in the films Bunny Chow, Wonder Boy for President and Catching Feelings.

Somizi Buyani Mhlongo is a South African television presenter, choreographer, media personality and socialite. In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, Sarafina! which gained him prominence. Mhlongo became lead choreographer for numerous shows and events, including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bontle Modiselle</span> South African actress and TV personality

Bontle Modiselle-Moloi is a South African actress, television presenter, radio personality, dancer, choreographer, singer and model. In 2015, she starred in the dance film Hear Me Move, which resulted in her receiving an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lasizwe</span> South African actor and content creator

Thulasizwe Siphiwe Dambuza, known professionally as Lasizwe, is a South African actor, media personality, TV host, YouTuber and social media influencer. He rose to fame by humorously interpreting everyday human behaviour. Notably, he broke new ground as the first African to helm a reality TV show on MTV Africa "@Lasizwe: Fake It Till You Make It," garnering three successful seasons in less than two years. This earned him a spot on the Forbes Africa 30 under 30. He is the creator and host of the YouTube series Awkward Dates, in which he goes on blind dates with various celebrities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Khanyi Mbau</span> South African actress (born 1985)

Khanyisile Mbau is a South African actress, musician, television presenter and socialite. She received recognition as the second Doobsie on SABC 2's soap opera Muvhango (2004–2005); as Mbali in the SABC 1 soap opera Mzansi and SABC 1's mini-series After Nine. As of 2018, She is the host of the SABC 3 entertainment show The Scoop and The Big Secret on BET Africa, and plays Tshidi on Mzansi Magic's Abomama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mzansi Super League</span> Cricket league

The Mzansi Super League (MSL) was a Twenty20 cricket (T20) franchise league held in South Africa. The competition was established in 2018 by Cricket South Africa (CSA) as a replacement for the failed T20 Global League, but only two editions were played before the competition was itself canceled. The SA20 competition, first held in 2023, could be seen as a successor to the MSL.

Bawinile "Winnie" Ntshaba is a South African actress best known for her role in Generations on SABC 1. She began her career in the 2000s before making her breakthrough in Yesterday.

The 2019 Mzansi Super League, also known as the MSL 2.0, was the second edition of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) Twenty20 (T20) franchise cricket tournament in South Africa. It started on 8 November and ended on 16 December 2019. Jozi Stars were the defending champions, having won the inaugural 2018 tournament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Celeste Ntuli</span> South African actress and comedian

Celeste Ntuli is a South African comedian and actress. She is popularly referred to as the queen of the Zulu comedy and she is known for being the first local female comic to record a one woman show DVD.

Wayne Van Rooyen, is a South African actor and voice artist. He is best known for the roles in the films Fiela se Kind, Mayfair and Seriously Single.

Mpho Osei Tutu, is a French-born South African actor and voice artist of Ghanaian-Mosotho descent. He is best known for his roles in the films and television serials: Seriously Single, Resident Evil and Outer Banks. Aside from acting, he is also a screenwriter, director and producer. Osei-Tutu also starred as the leading characters of the South African 2018 series called The Imposter, he played the roles of twins, Tebogo and Gary Mokoena.

Mthunzi Ntoyi, is a South African actor. He is best known for the roles in the films and television serials: Thula's Vine, Intersexions and Taryn & Sharon. Apart from acting, he is also a stand-up comedian and musician.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Mojak Lehoko". Mojak Lehoko official website. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "6 things you didn't know about Mojak Lehoko". Caxton & CTP Printers and Publishers Ltd. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "We catch up with comedian Mojak Lehoko". news24. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Comedian Mojak Lehoko's funny stance on love". Independent Online and affiliated companies. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. 1 2 "MOJAK LEHOKO: COMEDIAN, MC, INFLUENCER". whacked. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  6. 1 2 "Mojak Lehoko". elegant-entertainment. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Mojak Lehoko". motivators. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "Comedians". Parkers Comedy. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  9. ↑ "Seriously Single's Bohang Moeko and Yonda Thomas reflect on love and dating". news24. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  10. ↑ "Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020". Myhearld Magazine. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.