About

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Tyson Ngubeni bursts into characters on stage and screen. This South African comedian, actor and voice artist boasts an award-winning brand of character-driven humour and sharp observations.

He hosts the Sanlam Moola-Money Family Game Show alongside Nicolette Mashile and adapts to performance and presenting mediums with panache. Tyson voices multiple characters in upcoming Disney+ animated series Kizazi Moto. He also stars in BET+ Original A Royal Surprise and is a Muppeteer on SABC’s Takalani Sesame. He also writes for the renowned children’s programme and Sesame Workshop’s international productions.

His comic flair sparkles in TV commercials for major brands including ESPN Africa, Chicken Licken, Ricoffy, Gumtree and more.

Tyson represented his country in Showmax’sΒ Funny People AfricaΒ – a show curating some of the continent’s finest comedy talent. Meanwhile, his debut solo show The Dark Ages, aimed sharp jabs at xenophobic attitudes and South Africa’s political landscape, winning a Standard Bank Encore Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival.

Tyson has a wide range of corporate clients as an events MC.

He holds two degrees from Rhodes University: a Bachelor of Arts Honours with distinction in drama and a Bachelor of Journalism.

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7 thoughts on “About

  1. Just heard your clips for the first time yesterday… you are talent beyond words! πŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Keep shining!

  2. Hey bafo, you good at what you do. pure talent… keep it up. ill love to work with you on something. i am singer song writer.

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