The Heavyweights International Comedy Show

One of the international headliners includes the multi award winning African comedic Ayo Makun who goes by the stage name AY from Nigeria. He is also an actor, writer, director, radio and TV presenter. AY has also held the ranks of being named a UN peace ambassador in 2009 for his efforts for social and economic issues affecting ordinary citizens in his country.

Gina Yashere will also lead the pack gracing South Africa for the first time. Born in London and now residing in New York, Yashere broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing (NBC), where she made it to the final 10. She then went on to be named one of the top 10 rising talents in The Hollywood Reporter. She is also known in the US for being the only British comedian ever to appear on the Def Comedy Jam, an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons.

Local comedians

The local line-up includes retired lawyer and ‘Laugh Technician’ Thenjiwe, who has apparently lodged a complaint with the Knowles family claiming Beyonce is her daughter.

The multitalented Trevor Gumbi, Tumi Stopnonsons and Nina Hastie will also make an appearance. The witty and energetic Tallassmo features front and centre of the show as the MC.

Tickets for the show start at R200.