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Skhumba Hlophe (born 31 December) is a South African comedian, radio presenter and actor.
The versatile actor is best known for his role as Bheki Zulu in the big screen film Thandeka’s Diary.
However, without him, the list of famous comedians of this country would not be complete.
He can make audiences and listeners laugh for a long time with his humorous style.
South African actor
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| First and last name: | Skhumba Hlophe |
| Born: | December 31 |
| Year old: | 40 years old |
| Place of birth: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Children: | Nikiwe Hlophe, Ali-Bongwe Hlophe and Sinakhokonke Hlophe |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Dibakiso Moloi |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net asset value: | $400,000-$550,000 |
Early life
Popular TV personality Skhumba Hlophe comes from humble origins.
Skhumba Hlophe, also known as Big Banger, grew up in the Tembisa neighbourhood of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Born on December 31 and raised by his grandmother, Leria Hlophe, the Johannesburg-based comedian always wanted to be a lawyer.
His dream of wearing a black cloak and white wig ended sooner than he expected.
The incident came after he claimed he wasn’t “the smartest kid on the street”, although this wasn’t the only reason.
College costs a lot of money, and his mother, a dry cleaner, couldn’t afford to pay his college tuition.
As a result, Skhumba Hlophe had to work as an office worker to pursue his goal of going to college. He worked hard for thirteen years to earn enough money to pay for his university education.
Career
Skhumba Hlophe is an actor, comedian and radio presenter. He rose to fame in the film industry after being cast as Bheki Zulu (the lead role) in Thandeka’s Diary. In the South African radio sitcom, the character is Thandeka’s domineering mechanic father.
After his stellar performance in the series Taxi Rides, a feature film and its spin-off, he rose to further fame as Dlamini. He was one of Nubreed Comedy’s Young Gunz who performed at the 2010 Soweto Comedy Festival.
In 2016, he made a guest appearance in the third season of SABC1’s comedy series Ses’Top La. He also made a guest appearance in an episode of Zaziwa on 30 June that year.
In 2010, he was invited to join Monwabisi Grootboom’s Port Elizabeth comedy show, which is 99 percent Xhosa. He received a standing ovation for making people laugh. That was the start of his successful comedy career.
Skhumba Hlophe was one of Nubreed Comedy’s young guns at the 2012 Soweto Comedy Festival.
He performed as a stand-up comedian at the first Stand Up Zulu festival the year before, in 2011. The event took place in Durban, South Africa, at the Playhouse Theatre.
More opportunities came his way, and he landed a role as a contributor on SABC1’s Mzansi Insider. He landed a role as an actor that same year when he appeared as a guest actor on Zaziwa.
In 2017, Skhumba Hlophe took on a new role as the host of SABC1’s Throwback Thursday. The show is exactly what he loves to do, which is comedy. The show is a humorous discussion show that focuses on the top stories on social media.
He co-hosted the judging show Change Down with Boity Thulo. In 2017, he appeared on Mzansi Magic for about three months (May–July).
On Fridays, he co-hosts Kaya FM’s Good Friday show with Ndumiso Ngcobo. The two make a great team, making viewers laugh as they discuss politics and life in general. The show runs for three hours (6am-9am) on the station.
Personal life
Dibakiso Moloi is the wife of Skhumba Hlophe, and the names of their children are Nikiwe Hlophe, Ali-Bongwe Hlophe and Sinakhokonke Hlophe.
That, he says, is what keeps him going. “Every day, I am grateful for my children and my family,” he says. “Of course, like everyone else, I have bad days. But I never forget how far I have come and what I have overcome, and I always remember that tomorrow is another day.”
In most of his comedy performances, he discusses his relationship with his wife. However, he sometimes tells the audience about his personal life to make them laugh.
Social Media
Skhumba Hlophe is active on social media. He uses this platform to make humorous comments on various issues in the country. He has a large fan base and his username is @skhumbahlophe_.
Net asset value
South African comedian Skhumba Hlophe has an estimated net worth of $400,000 to $550,000.
