Laugh Africa Comedy Festival on Showmax
11 September 2025

Binge-watch The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, featuring Celeste Ntuli and more

The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival is back for a second season, and it’s not just a show – it’s a cultural phenomenon. Bursting with belly laughs, brilliant punchlines, and some of the biggest names in South African comedy, this year’s edition delivers a celebration of humour that transcends borders, languages, and cultures. And the best part? All 13 episodes are now ready to binge, exclusively on Showmax. 

Celeste Ntuli steals the spotlight 

The queen of South African comedy, Celeste Ntuli, kicks off the season with a no-holds-barred set, tackling everything from her weight loss journey to the joys (and surprises) of menopause. 

“It’s the little things that make you realise you’ve lost weight,” she says. “I walked past my mirror naked and thought ... oh, that’s my vagina. I haven’t seen it in a while!”

It’s obvious why she won Comedian of the Year at the 2025 Comics Choice Awards.

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Felix Hlophe: "I’ve arrived!" 

Fan favourite Felix Hlophe describes performing at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival as a career-defining moment. 

“For us comedians, this is a huge milestone. Holding that stage solo, in front of a massive crowd, isn’t for the faint-hearted. When I got the call, I thought, ‘Yoh… I’ve arrived!’ It’s been the apex of my career – I hope to be back next year.” 

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Griff brings the global laughs – with a local twist 

US comedian Griff returns for the second year in a row. His deep love for South Africa shines through every tailored joke. He doesn’t just perform, he immerses. 

“I’m in love with Mzansi. The nine provinces, the twelve official languages… and there’s something about ubuntu here that’s hard to explain to Americans,” Griff shares. 

“From landing and going straight to a shisa nyama, to diving into pap and chakalaka, I don’t want to be the American who only talks about lions and tigers. I want to reflect you – the people. When I perform here, it’s about the South African audience, period.” 

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 Joining this year’s laugh riot are a powerhouse of comedy legends and rising stars: 

  • Robby Collins, who won Headliner of the Year and Best Solo Show at the 2025 Comics Choice Awards 
  • Khanyisa JamJam, who won Breakthrough Act of the Year at the 2025 Comics Choice Awards 
  • Kagiso “KG” Mokgadi, who was nominated as Headliner of the Year at the 2025 Comics Choice Awards 
  • Trevor Gumbi, fresh from hosting The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille 
  • Comics Choice Lifetime Achiever Mark Banks 
  • Standard Bank Ovation winner Rob Van Vuuren  
  • Fan favourites Nina Hastie and Ntosh Madlingozi 
  • And the one and only Eugene Khoza as the festival host 

Binge all 13 episodes of The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival Season 2 on Showmax now.

 

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