Loyiso Gola-comedian

Loyiso Gola is a world-famous South African comedian who divides his time between Johannesburg, London and wherever his next gig takes him.

Loyiso made his breakthrough as the host of Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola that was launched in 2010. The show was nominated for an international Emmy award in 2013.

He has performed a number of one-man shows over the years and is currently on the road with his latest performance Unlearning.

We spoke about the experience of being a pioneer in the new south African comedy scene, his constant process of developing his craft as he evolves as a person, and the difficulty of changing a society's culture.

The photo is from Loyiso's whats app profile.