Loyiso Gola Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Movies, Comedies

  Loyiso Gola is a South African stand-up comedian and television presenter who first drew widespread attention with his solo show, “Loyiso Gola for President,” in 2007.

He later co-created and anchored Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, a satirical news series launched in 2010.

His sharp takes on South African politics and society have made him one of the country’s most respected comedic voices.

Profile

• Full name: Loyiso Gola
• Date of birth: May 16, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa
• State of origin: Western Cape
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Stand-up comedian, television host, actor, writer
• Height: N/A
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Lazola Gola
• Spouse: Jennifer Odjidja (married 2011)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Xhosa
• Net worth: $1.2 million

Early Life and Education

Loyiso Gola is now 42 years old and was born on May 16, 1983, in the township of Gugulethu, Cape Town. He spent his early teenage years in Gugulethu before moving at age 14 to Woodstock, where he attended Zonnebloem Nest Senior School and matriculated in 2002.

Born into an Xhosa family, his younger brother Lazola Gola would also go on to become a comedian. While still in high school, Gola began opening for established acts, which led his drama teacher to introduce him to the Cape Comedy Collective at the age of 17, marking the start of his formal training in stand-up performance.

Personal Life

Gola married publicist Jennifer Odjidja in 2011 after meeting through mutual friends in Johannesburg’s entertainment circles. The couple has kept their relationship largely private, with no public records of divorce or extramarital affairs.

Career

Gola’s professional debut came in 2002 with a stand-up spot on the SABC1 talk show Phat Joe Live. He followed this with appearances on The Pure Monate Show in 2003 and, in 2007, co-hosted Pieter-Dirk Uys’s Dinner with the President on SABC2, where he portrayed Evita Bezuidenhout’s grandson.

In 2010, he launched Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola on e.tv and eNCA, a show that combined current affairs and satire. His one-person shows—such as I’m Frank (2006), Coming Home (2010), and Professional Black (2012)—have toured major festivals worldwide, including the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Awards

• 2002 – Winner of Sprite Soul Comedy Tour
• 2007 – South African Comedy Award, Best Breakthrough Comedy Act for Loyiso Gola for President
• 2014 – Savanna SA Comic’s Choice Award, Comic of the Year
• 2013 – Nominee, International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series (Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola)

Net worth

Loyiso Gola’s net worth is estimated at USD 1.2 million, earned through his stand-up tours, television hosting fees, acting roles, and writing projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @loyisogola
• X: @LoyisoGola
• TikTok: @loyisogola

Filmography

• Bunny Chow Know Thyself (2006)
• Outrageous (2010)
• Copposites (2012)
• Catching Feelings (2017)