Mojakisane Lehoko professionally known as Mojak Lehoko, is a South African actor, stand-up comedian, and scriptwriter renowned for his comedic talent and contributions to television and film. He has gained acclaim for his work both on stage and screen, becoming a notable figure in South African entertainment.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Mojakisane Lehoko |
| Date of Birth | May 30, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Gauteng (Johannesburg area) |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actor, Stand-up comedian, Scriptwriter, MC |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Early Life and Education
Mojak was born and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. While specific details about his formal education are not widely known, his early involvement in the Johannesburg comedy scene reflects a solid foundation and passion for performance.
Career
Mojak began his stand-up comedy career in 2009 at Cool Runnings, the longest-running comedy club in South Africa located in Melville. He quickly established himself by performing at well-known comedy venues across the country.
His talent led him to write and perform for the television show Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, which earned him nominations including an International Emmy and several comedian awards.
He has created and produced popular TV series such as The Real Jozi A-Listers, Ekasi Stories, and the sitcom Abomzala. His solo comedy show How Did I Get Here received widespread acclaim, and he later produced and starred in The Bantu Hour, a series that was nominated at the South African Film and Television Awards.
Mojak has hosted programs like Newsish and Woza Kleva and appeared in the Comedy Central show As a People. He made his film debut in Wonderboy for President and had a minor role in the Netflix film Seriously Single in 2020.
His recent projects include appearances in productions like Miseducation (2023), The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini (2024), and ROSA: Republic of South Ah Sht! (2023).
Personal Life
Mojak Lehoko keeps his personal life private. He is publicly known to be based in Johannesburg, but he generally does not disclose extensive personal details.
Net Worth
Mojak Lehoko’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million based on recent credible sources reflecting his multifaceted career as a comedian, actor, writer, and television host.
Filmography
- Wonderboy for President (Film debut)
- Seriously Single (Netflix, 2020)
- Miseducation (2023)
- ROSA: Republic of South Ah Sht! (2023)
- The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini (2024)
- Television shows including:
- Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola
- The Real Jozi A-Listers
- Ekasi Stories
- Abomzala
- The Bantu Hour
- Newsish (host)
- Woza Kleva (host)
- As a People (Comedy Central)
- One-man show: How Did I Get Here
Awards and Nominations
Mojak has received several accolades, including nominations for an International Emmy due to Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola. He has been nominated multiple times for Comics Choice Awards and won the Comics Pen Award for Best Writer.
His series The Bantu Hour was also nominated at the South African Film and Television Awards. These recognitions reflect his influence and contributions to comedy and television in South Africa.
