Loyiso Gola’s unique sense of humour, affinity
towards openly frank and observational commentary
has carved him into a comedy genius elevating his
status to be one of South Africa’s most talented
comedians. At the age of 25 he has already achieved
what no other comedian in the country has by winning
a South African Comedy Award as well as having been
nominated for the Best Comedian of the Year Award at
the Stars of Mzansi Awards 2008.
t's not often that politics is entertaining. Well,
not intentionally anyway. But when Loyiso Gola gets
hold of it, you can't help but laugh.
Loyiso Gola
And that was exactly the reaction from the audience
at his new show at the Market. It was full of young,
fashionable people drawn in by the YFM sponsorship,
who arrived chatting eagerly while sound clips of
Gola impersonating different politicians played
between the background music.
The show then opened with a performance from TOP, a
rapper from Cape Town, whose lack of stage presence
was made up for by the sheer speed of his material.
He was not so slick at finding his way off stage,
however, getting lost in the curtains before Gola
burst into the spotlight.
Loyiso Gola
Gola got off the mark quickly, immediately finding
his groove with the audience. His jokes were sharp
and consistent as he rolled with the punch lines and
eventually had some people doubled up in their
chairs with laughter. His insights into South
African life showed his keen social eye and the
enviable ability to find the humour in everyday
situations.
While some of his material pushed the boundaries, it
was rescued by his charisma on stage and the steady
pace of his performance. His accents and
impersonations were particularly impressive, ranging
from Nelson Mandela to coloured beggars on the
streets of Cape Town.
Loyiso Gola
Gola has a style reminiscent of comics such as Chris
Rock and Dave Chappelle, with animated gestures and
a high-energy performance.
This American influence is obvious from the very
beginning when he enters the stage to Jay-Z's
Show Me What You Got and it creeps into his
language throughout. While this is quite disjointed
with the South African material, Gola's shrewd
understanding of the nature of this country saves it
from becoming something you would see on shows such
as Saturday Night Live.
So while he may not really be running as a
presidential candidate, Loyiso Gola's political
views are worth hearing, even if only for a good
night out.
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