Loyiso Gola sets out to challenge societal norms

Fresh from performing on Britain’s prestigious Live at the Apollo and recording a Netflix special in Montreal, Canada, two-time Emmy-nominated South African comedian, Loyiso Gola, returns from travelling the world to bring his latest comedy offering, Unlearning, to Suncoast’s brand-new venue, The Globe in Durban on 15 December and the Cape Town ICC on 22 December.

The show challenges societal norms, making viewers question everything they thought they knew about politics, race, history and more as he brings together sharp and philosophical contemplations all delivered with his signature satirical charm and wit.

“This show delves into unpacking what we’ve learnt growing up, viewing the world differently and realising that there’s a need to unlearn it instead of being stuck in our own stereotypical mindsets.  I go through a process of attempting to ‘unlearn’ some thoughts and preconceptions about relationships, masculinity, race, things that I’m currently going through and are pertinent in my life and I get to share this with the audience,” said Gola.

Gola is no stranger to making audiences laugh as there is a reason why he is one of the most respected and renowned comedians in South Africa, and he seems to have been received with open arms with international audiences too.

Gola will also be featured in an unprecedented new stand-up comedy event series with Netflix set to premiere in early 2019, that will feature 47 comedians from around the globe.  He is one of four South African comedians who will have their own half-hour special feature.  The series was recently recorded at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.

“We pride ourselves on bringing world-class South African comedians to stages around the country and Loyiso is no exception.  As the cream of the crop, we’re excited to be bringing Loyiso to The Globe stage for the first time,” said Blu Blood MD, Osman Osman.