Comedian Trevor Noah and actor Akin Omotoso receive E! Africa Pop Culture Awards

Comedian Trevor Noah

Comedian, writer and presenter of The Daily Show Trevor Noah along with Producer Akin Omotoso have been awarded E! Africa Pop Culture Awards. ALSO READ: WATCH: Trevor Noah’s Oscars Wakanda Joke everyone is talking about Taking to their Instagaram account to share the news E! Africa announced: “Comedian, writer and presenter of The Daily Show. Big … Read more

WATCH: Trevor Noah’s Oscars Wakanda Joke everyone is talking about

Trevor Noah wakanda joke

South African comedian, political commentator, and television host, Trevor Noah, took to the Oscar’s stage to present Black Panther as one of the Best Picture nominees at this year’s award ceremony and mocked those who thought Wakanda may be a real place. ALSO READ: Comedian Trevor Noah Reportedly Buys Bel-Air Bachelor Mansion Worth R279 Million … Read more

Comedian Trevor Noah reportedly buys Bel-Air bachelor mansion worth R279 million in LA

Trevor Noah 2018 shows

The Daily Show host Trevor Noah has reportedly bought a new house worth R279 million rands ($20 million). As reported by TMZ, the house has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and three fireplaces. ALSO READ: Trevor Noah And Jordyn Taylor Breakup The property also includes a three-car auto gallery and a 62-foot long infinity pool with … Read more

Trevor Noah postpones all his 2018 shows

Trevor Noah 2018 shows

South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, Trevor Noah, has revealed that he was forced to postpone all his 2018 shows after he lost his voice.

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His announcement comes right after he jetted off to the United States of America following a successful Global Citizen Festival in South Africa at the FNB stadium.

Trevor Noah took to social media where he posted a screenshot of a note on Wednesday explaining his situation.

“I thought my vocal cords were healed but according to the doctor, flying 36 hours and hosting a giant concert in South Africa did not help me. So now if I want to get better I have to take it seriously so that I can perform at 100% on my new tour next year,” part of the note read.

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A few weeks go, Noah revealed that he was forced to postpone some of his shows. He revealed that he initially thought it was just a mildly sore throat was actually bruised vocal cords.

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Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Tiwa Savage, Cassper Nyovest to Headline Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 in South Africa

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen Festival Honours the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela; presented by Major Partner, the Motsepe Foundation. 

ALSO READ: WATCH: Beyoncé And Jay-Z Are Here For #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA

Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, Wizkid — these artists and more are convening on 2 December in South Africa with world and corporate leaders to present the biggest campaign on the Global Goals to end extreme poverty ever.

Responding to Nelson Mandela’s call for us to be the generation to end extreme poverty, artists and leaders will be joined by Global Citizens who’ve taken action on the Global Citizen social advocacy platform to earn their free tickets to the festival at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Mandela 100 Festival, in partnership with the House of Mandela, will serve as the capstone event of Global Citizen’s year-long Be the Generation campaign, inspired by the revered former leader of South Africa and his lifelong dedication to rallying people together to use their collective voices to speak for the most marginalized people.

Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 hosts include Trevor Noah, Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, and Forest Whitaker.

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WATCH: Beyoncé and Jay-Z are here for #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have finally arrived in South Africa for the highly-anticipated Global Citizen Festival SA. Jay Z, his wife Beyonce and their three children were spotted at Lanseria airport on Thursday, November 29.

ALSO READ: Media Personality Anele Mdoda Added To List Of Global Citizen Festival Hosts

Several Twitter accounts have shared videos of Queen Bey arriving at Lanseria Airport. In a video, Jay-Z is seen in a black hoodie trying to hide one of the twins, while Bey was trying to hide away in an umbrella.

After a mob of fans spotted them, they screamed their lungs out for them. The Carters were protected by bodyguards and over a dozen South African police officers.

Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Black Coffee, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Kasey Musgraves, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid will headline the first Global Citizen Festival to be held at FNB Stadium on Sunday, December 2.

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Trevor Noah hangs out with Rihanna

Trevor Noah and Rihanna

South African-born comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, Trevor Noah, is without a doubt one of the most popular and successful comedian around the world.

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In 2014, Trevor Noah became the Senior International Correspondent for The Daily Show. The following year he replaced long-time host Jon Stewart. Noah’s contract on the Daily Show is due to expire in 2012.

The popular star, who became one of the Hollywood’s star, is currently working in America for his high-paying job. Noah, who has become a global brand, also gets to meet high-profile celebrities across the globe.

Trevor recently attended Rihanna’s fourth annual Diamond Ball which closed off New York Fashion Week in style.

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Trevor Noah to host the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100

Trevor Noah to host the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100

South African-born, superstar comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 taking place in Johannesburg. 

ALSO READ: Trevor Noah Named One Of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People

The event, which will take place on Sunday, 2nd December  in Johannesburg, will be honouring Nelson Mandela’s centennial.

Trevor Noah joins a line-up of co-hosts of the host committee including Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Tyler Perry, Gayle King and Forest Whitaker.

Local celebrities such as K Naomi, Lucas Radebe, Nandi Madida, Pearl Thusi, Somizi and Zakes Bantwini will also join as Global Citizen: Mandela 100 Advocates to support the campaign against extreme poverty.

“It is an honor to be a part of the Global Citizen Festival event celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela,” Trevor said in a statement.

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The Daily Show nominated for 3 Emmys

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Comedian Trevor Noah has thanked supporters for their continued support after The Daily Show walked away with 3 Emmy nominations. ALSO READ: Russell Peters Calls Trevor Noah A ‘Thief’ The comedian, who is in Russia for the Soccer World Cup, posted a picture of himself on Instagram, captioning it: “Wow, I visited Russia for 3 days … Read more

Russell Peters calls Trevor Noah a ‘thief’

Trevor Noah and Russell Peters

Canadian comedian Russell Peters has accused Trevor Noah of stealing his jokes in an interview on American radio show ‘Sway in the morning’.  ALSO READ: Did You Know Trevor Noah Made A ‘Black Panther’ Cameo? This started after when Sway mentioned that Trevor is one of his favourite comedians. Russell reacted by saying: “Why? If you’re … Read more