Trevor Noah - The African Mirror

Jan

2024

African creativity radiates excellence on the international stage

THE global stage has become a platform where African creatives are increasingly gaining recognition, showcasing their exceptional talents, and receiving accolades that underscore the continent's rich creative value. News of Trevor Noah bagging an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category is the latest recognition of African creativity being appreciated by global audiences. The South African comedian, who hosted The Daily Show until September 2022, also won the 2017 Emmys in the Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. According to the Emmys website, Noah has been nominated 18 times and won two awards. "It's amazing that I get to be…

Oct

2022

By The African Mirror

Trevor Noah brought a new perspective to TV satire – as well as a whole new audience

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

AFTER seven years of hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a hit comedy show produced in the US but with global reach, South African-born comedian Trevor Noah has announced plans to leave and focus on his stand-up comedy. During his tenure as host of the political satire series, which he took over from the revered Jon Stewart, Noah has offered important takes on issues in the US – and the world. Author GIBSON NCUBE, Lecturer, Stellenbosch University Considering that the late-night television satire scene in the US remains populated by white men, Noah has offered unique “black” African insights…

Apr

2022

By The African Mirror

SA’s DJ Black Coffee wins Grammy Award

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

SOUTH Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation in singing praises of DJ Black Coffee - real name Nathi Maphumulo - who has won his first Grammy Award. Black Coffee won the Grammy - the ultimate prize in music - in the dance/electronic category for his album titled “Subconsciously” Ramaphosa said: “Congratulations to Black Coffee for being awarded the Best Dance/Electronic Music award for his album ‘Subconsciously’ at last night’s #GRAMMYs. Thank you for flying the flag and inspiring a new generation of talent to take over the world.” In his acceptance speech, Black Coffee said: “I want to…

May

2021

By The African Mirror

Trevor Noah publicly embarrasses US senator

NEWS

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER COMEDIAN Trevor Noah publicly humiliated an American senator in the best way only he knew how - through comedy. Texas senator Ted Cruz was awfully humbled by the South African comedian and television host on the public stage of Twitter when his attempts at shaming the comedian backfired. Cruz publicly criticised one of Noah’s segments on the USA’s reappointments of its congress due to population shifts across the North American country. Even though Cruz himself was not mentioned in the segment, the conservative politician felt the need to attack Noah on Twitter. “Trevor Noah whines that people…

Nov

2020

By The African Mirror

Burna Boy and Wizkid receive nominations for 2021 Grammy Awards

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

MPHO RANTAO NIGERIA is leading the ranks for Africa with two major nominations in the Grammy Awards, with Burna Boy receiving a nomination for a second year in a row for his album ‘Twice As Tall’. Announced by The Recording Academy, Burna Boy is up against artists Antibalas, Bebel Gilberto, Anoushka Shankar and Tuareg desert rock group Tinariwen in the Best Global Music Album category. The Grammy nominee lost out to Benin singer Angelique Kidjo in the 2019 Grammy Awards, where he was nominated in the same category for his album. The other Nigerian nominee is Wizkid, who received his…

Nov

2020

By The African Mirror

Trevor Noah announced as host for 63rd Grammy Awards

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

MPHO RANTAO SOUTH African comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah has been announced as the host for the upcoming 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021. The Recording Academy made the announcement on Tuesday ahead of the 63rd Grammy nomination announcements for the upcoming award show. Noah is the first South African to host the Grammy Awards, and will work with The Late Late Show's Ben Winston, who was announced as the producer. “Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the GRAMMYs have refused to have me sing or be nominated for Best Pop Album, I am thrilled to…