Following the massive success of 2024, the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival returns bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever from 2-4 May 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
This year’s festival expands its reach, showcasing top comedic talent from across Africa with a dynamic mix of established stars and rising talent.
What to Expect in 2025:
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The Roast of a Prominent Celebrity – Following Minnie Dlamini’s fiery roast in 2024, this year’s celebrity guest is yet to be revealed.
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A Star-Studded Lineup – Featuring Felix Hlophe, Celeste Ntuli, Trevor Gumbi, Nina Hastie, and international comedy giants like Griff (USA), Salvado Ombokolo (Uganda), and Eric Lu Savali (Kenya).
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A Mystery Headliner – A major international comedy star will be announced soon, following last year’s explosive performance by Eddie Griffin.
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The Return of the 13-Part Showmax Series – Bringing festival highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive performances to audiences across Africa.
The full lineup of local talent is attached, along with more details about the festival.
Stuart Taylor, the festival producer and various local comedians are available to discuss this year’s festival and what audiences can expect.
Please find the announcement press release attached, along with a link to high-res images – Link to images