Trevor Noah is rolling in the cash – R430 million richer according to Forbes
JOBURG – Forbes recently released their highest-earning stand-up comedian list, placing Noah in the top five.
South African comedian and Daily Show talk show host Trevor Noah is the fourth highest-earning stand-up comedian in the world according to Forbes, earning an impressive $23 million (R430 million) from June 2018 to June 2019.
The one number spot went to American comedian Kevin Hart, earning a whopping $59 million. Twitter was abuzz by the news that our local golden boy was shining bright around the world, many praised his success:
Trevor Noah fourth highest paid comedian in the world: Forbes @Trevornoah you're an inspiration to many Africans…from humble beginnings to the biggest world stage….
— Zakes Sibisi (@ZakesVk1) August 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/LesegoMaboya/status/1163509959100895235
No doubt "Trevor Noah" has made big time, congratulations to our south African brother.
— BetterGiftOutNow (@ThamiTheunique) August 19, 2019
Trevor Noah makes so much money in one year, yet I haven't seen one tweet from him bragging. Haai no he was born for this life he is living right now. I like this.. Stay humble BIG guy, and continue making BIG moves!
— 🇺🇦 LOMA 🇿🇦 (@thokzicbase) August 19, 2019
One Twitter user pointed out that Noah could help fund Eskom’s bail-out crisis:
https://twitter.com/Dirtydeedsman/status/1163500930941227011
Overall, South Africans are proud:
Trevor Noah…o ile maan, 4th highest paid comedian, lefatsheng 👏 pic.twitter.com/3UJVETc1jz
— Tselane (@MsLPQ) August 20, 2019
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