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BY Nii Ntreh, 6:00pm October 02, 2019,

5 African comedians who have become top global sensations

by Nii Ntreh, 6:00pm October 02, 2019,

5 African comedians who have become top global sensations — Trevor Noah. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Trevor Noah

When you are selected outside of the United States to host Comedy Central’s biggest programme, The Daily Show, you have to be amazing.

South African Trevor Noah took over from American satirist Jon Stewart in 2015 to be the host of The Daily Show.

It is safe to say that singularly, Noah has challenged the prejudices of many outside Africa who have wondered what the continent has to offer.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: October 2, 2019

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