A viral comedy clip reignited debate around accents and representation, as South Africans demanded respect for their linguistic diversity Social media users slammed what they called lazy humour, ...

As Netflix celebrates a decade in South Africa, one genre stands out as an unexpected powerhouse: comedy. In an industry where traditional broadcasters long claimed comedy didn't work, the streaming ...

For close to 30 years, Savanna has built a legacy of serving some serious laughs through its support of South Africa’s comedy industry. This year, the premium cider brand has brought back Trevor Noah ...

Fast-forward half a decade to the now-famous story of Chappelle’s Show, the sketch series that began in 2003 on Comedy Central. We live in the comedy world that Chappelle conquered, through the Miss ...

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, a group of five African American men — all famous comedians — created a body of work that shifted popular culture, altered the entertainment industry and impacted ...

US President Donald Trump's derogatory remarks towards South African comedian Trevor Noah sparked a debate on comedy's role in challenging power This comes after Trevor Noah made a satirical remark ...

In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped ...

Black Dynamite and Friday make the list, representing subversive comedic takes on genres that were often centered around Black characters, locations, and themes (Blaxploitation and “Hood” films ...

South Ahh is short of material. From taxi-window commentary to group-chat analysis and the everyday plot twists we somehow survive with a smile, this country knows how to turn real life into comedy.

What’s the difference between laughing with someone and laughing at them? When we laugh with someone we appreciate their sense of humor, we share the joke. Humor is a uniquely human experience. It ...

Comedy brings us joy, lightens the mood during dark times, and fosters a deep connection between people who can cackle at the same things. But can it change the tides of history? If you ask Geoff ...