South African Comic, Loyiso Madinga, to helm 'Daily Show' segments for Africa
Comedy Central, the largest global comedy brand that is part
of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, today announced
that Trevor Noah, Executive Producer, Writer and Host, has
selected Loyiso Madinga to helm topical segments for the African
broadcast of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.
“As wild as Donald Trump is for America, many countries around the world have
Trumps of their own and since ‘The Daily Show’ is in many countries, we thought
‘why not give each country a chance to show off their stable geniuses?," said
Trevor Noah.
“I am really excited to create a voice for local satire. What is really great
is this places an authentic spotlight on local comedy and presents a reality
that combats the stereotypical perception of Africa.
Being part of the Daily
Show, I get to join the best conversation in the world,” said Loyiso
Madinga.
Inserting local relevance to the global hit, the South African-based
correspondent’s segments will air intermittently on Comedy
Central across the continent with this regionally targeted report replacing
some of the main edition's original content. The first piece, a field report
from the African National Congress Elective Conference, will debut in Africa
on Comedy Central (Dtv channel 122) on January 11 at
9.30pm.
BREAKING NEWS!!! - @TheDailyShow announces Africa’s own @LoyisoMadinga to helm local segments for Africa, reporting outside the US for @TrevorNoah 😎🔥😱🗣😭🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/F6EOQYCzR1— TheHomeOfComedy (@ComedyCentralAF) January 11, 2018
Loyiso (@loyisomadinga) is a stand-up comedian from South Africa who has quickly risen to being a celebrated international comic. Loyiso’s career has been on the fast track since his debut in 2012 at the Montecasino Teatro where he also shared the stage with international acts such as Tom Segura.
Since then,
he quickly became a regular local comedian act, sharing a stage with several
comedians on David Kau’s “Blacks Only” line up. He also travelled South Africa
as part of Trevor Noah’s Nationwild tour and represented his home country at the
Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland and Busan Comedy Festival in Korea.
Loyiso has written and performed on the two-time Emmy finalist satire show,
“Late Nite News” with South African, Loyiso Gola, and also written and performed
on the hit local sketch show, “Bantu Hour.”
“Loyiso’s comic timing and fast thinking humour make him the ideal choice as
a Daily Show correspondent. He is indicative of the diverse and deep pool of
talent that shines on our continent and beyond its shores.” said Dillon Khan,
Vice President for Comedy Central and Creative Services for VIMN Africa.
The locally produced Africa segment by Diprente, was directed by renowned
comedian Kagiso Lediga, alongside Tamsin Andersson as the producer. The writers
of the content are Kagiso Lediga, Karabo Lediga, Christopher Steenkamp, Muzi
Dlamini, Mpheng Morobe, Camilo Saloojee, Lazola Gola, Simo Mngomeni. Additional
production credits: DOP, Motheo Moeng; sound, Grant Baumann and Marc De Montbron
is the editor.
Watch The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Tuesdays to
Fridays on Comedy Central (DStv channel
122) at 9.30pm.
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