Nqoba Ngcobo: Comic Emcee

  • Winner of Comedy Showdown and Nando’s Best New Comedian (2010)
  • Nominee: Comics Choice Breakthrough Act of the Year (2012)
  • Finalist: Comics Choice Comedian of the Year (2011–2013)
  • Writer of Mzansi Magic’s Ke Summer Boss feature film
  • Performed nationwide with 100+ shows annually, across theatres, corporates, and festivals

  • Travels from: Johannesburg

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Nqoba Ngcobo is a razor-sharp comic emcee who brings fearless humor and effortless charm to the role of event host. Known for his ability to turn uncomfortable truths into laughter, Nqoba keeps audiences engaged while ensuring your event flows seamlessly. His quick improvisation and cultural awareness allow him to transition smoothly between speakers, manage unexpected moments with ease, and inject bursts of humor that keep energy levels high.

As an emcee, Nqoba doesn’t just fill the gaps he elevates the entire event experience. His sharp observations and ability to read the room make him an engaging, professional, and memorable choice for award ceremonies, gala dinners, and conferences.

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As a corporate comedian, Nqoba Ngcobo transforms complex social truths and everyday absurdities into laughter that resonates across professional audiences. His fearless humor, balanced with sharp timing and relatability, makes him a standout entertainer for corporate events. He excels at tackling culture, identity, and workplace dynamics in a way that sparks both reflection and hilarity.

Nqoba’s sets are thought-provoking but always accessible, ensuring that no matter the industry or audience size, guests leave entertained and inspired. With his combination of wit, improvisation, and a deep understanding of South African society, Nqoba delivers comedy that entertains while adding meaning to the moment.

Short Bio

Nqoba Ngcobo is a razor-sharp comedian, emcee, and scriptwriter whose fearless humor thrives on turning uncomfortable truths into laughter. With a reputation for blending bold cultural commentary with high-energy delivery, Nqoba has quickly become one of South Africa’s most sought-after comedic voices. His performances explore identity, politics, and everyday absurdities, framed in ways that resonate deeply while keeping audiences in stitches.

Winner of the Comedy Showdown and recipient of multiple awards including Nando’s Best New Comedian (2010), Nqoba has performed over 100 shows a year and shared stages with leading South African comedy talent. His credits include television appearances on Pure Monate Show and a full-length feature for M-Net’s Kasi Bioscope. He also wrote the Mzansi Magic feature film Ke Summer Boss and continues to showcase his versatility as an actor, writer, and live performer.

Known for his improvisational crowd work and multilingual delivery, Nqoba doesn’t just tell jokes — he reflects society’s contradictions while uniting audiences with humor. His blend of comedy and commentary makes him equally powerful on the stand-up stage, at corporate events, or as an engaging master of ceremonies.

Nqoba Ngcobo is a Comedy Show Down winner, is a unique oddity in the South African Comedy scene.

Nqoba’s witty and charismatic comedy is renowned for energetic delivery, brilliant observations, and poignant insights.

The comedian also possesses the unique ability to inspire riotous laughter in any audience, irrespective of race and socioeconomic factors.

He is one the hardest working comedians on the South African comedy circuit today, and has performed over 100 shows a year for the last two years.

Nqoba is also known for his philanthropic work, and regularly donates his services to numerous charitable organizations.

Nqoba also recently completed writing his first feature film ” Ke Summer Boss” which was flighted on Mzansi Magic. The only guarantee with the multifaceted and multi talented magician of all things mirthful, is that if it touches his hands or is spoken by his tongue it leaves everybody gagging with giggles.

Nqoba Ngcobo also has actual training in Voice and Method Performance from his private instructor Sarah Mac Millian.

This may be why he has won numerous awards such as Nanado’s Best New Comedian 2010, Comics Choice Break through Act of the Year (Nomination) 2012, MC of the year 2011. Comics Choice Comedian of the Year 2011 – 2013 ( Finalist)

Nqoba Ngcobo boast many talents as a Comedian, Script Writer, Copywriter , MC, Actor, appearing in the full length feature film for Kasi Bioscope on M-net Mzansi Magic, Airing June 2014 to present as well as several appearances on Pure Monate Show.

Nqoba Ngcobo has begun cementing himself a niche at the pinnacle of South African Comedy. Only time will tell where this industrious, ingenious, and inspirational comedian will end up.