Biography
Tyson Ngubeni (born 6 June 1988) is a South African voice actor, comedian and online content creator.
He has an innate ability to make people laugh, which has helped him carve out a niche in the highly competitive entertainment industry.
Many people complained that the Covid-19 pandemic made things difficult as many industries and businesses were affected by the Corona virus, but Tyson became famous.
He became infamous during the lockdown for mocking fictional American television reporter Bob O’Connor.
South African comedian
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Full name: | Tyson Ngubeni |
Born: | June 6, 1988 (age 36) |
Place of birth: | Soweto, South Africa |
Nationality: | South Africa |
Girlfriend • Wife: | Not disclosed |
Job: | Comedian • Content Creator |
Net worth: | $100,000-$250,000 |
Early life
Tyson Ngubeni’s birthday is June 6, 1988, he was born and raised in Soweto in Gauteng, Johannesburg.
He was raised by his parents in a well-off family. He is very secretive about his family and does not reveal information about his siblings.
As a child, Tyson had a tendency to imitate other people’s voices after meeting them for the first time.
Education
Tyson Ngubeni attended Rhodes University, a prestigious university in South Africa.
He received an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from the school upon completing his studies.
His second degree, a Bachelor of Journalism, was also awarded at the same university.
Career
After completing his university studies, Tyson Ngubeni tried to start a career in the entertainment industry but was rejected. He then found a job at a call center, where he was responsible for providing customer support to customers from the Netherlands. His new job as a customer service provider came with the requirement that he learn Dutch.
He learned how to speak convincingly to make customers believe he was from that area (i.e. the Netherlands) as TheCityCeleb gathered. He spent three (3) years at the call center before quitting to start a comedy career.
Tyson Ngubeni’s first solo comedy, The Dark Ages, marked the beginning of his comedy career and brought him into the limelight.
Opportunities started knocking on his door as people began to recognize his talent for making people laugh. He performed at the National Arts Festival. He was also an MC, like many other comedians. During the global pandemic, he appeared in a Chicken Licken commercial that was plastered all over television.
He is also a well-known face on streaming sites. He is a content creator and creates things that keep viewers glued to their screens. His creativity and originality reflected in the quality of his content has earned him a spot on Showmax’s Funny People Africa to represent the country. Only the top comedians from across Africa are invited to compete.
There are many funny videos on Tyson Ngubeni’s YouTube channel. Tyson Ngubeni has made many viewers and comedy fans laugh with his funny content.
Personal life
Tyson Ngubeni is currently single and has no children. He has been rumored to have had several romantic relationships but he has never confirmed any of the rumors to be true about him having a girlfriend or wife.
He is a philanthropist and works to help and provide for people. As his brand grows in popularity, the comedian uses it to raise funds for deserving students.
He also founded cooperative organizations that facilitated greater access for young people interested in formal education.
Social media
Tyson Ngubeni is active on Instagram and Twitter. He has over 100,000 followers. His Instagram handle is @TysonNgubeni
Net worth
TheCityCeleb.Com has gathered that South African comedian and talent, Tyson Ngubeni has amassed an estimated net worth of between $100,000 and $250,000.