Loyiso Gola - Comedian, Comedy, MC and Corporate Entertainer. 

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It's not often that politics is entertaining. Well, not intentionally anyway. But when Loyiso Gola gets hold of it, you can't help but laugh.

And that was exactly the reaction from the audience at his new show at the Market. It was full of young, fashionable people drawn in by the YFM sponsorship, who arrived chatting eagerly while sound clips of Gola impersonating different politicians played between the background music.

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The show then opened with a performance from TOP, a rapper from Cape Town, whose lack of stage presence was made up for by the sheer speed of his material. He was not so slick at finding his way off stage, however, getting lost in the curtains before Gola burst into the spotlight.

Gola got off the mark quickly, immediately finding his groove with the audience. His jokes were sharp and consistent as he rolled with the punch lines and eventually had some people doubled up in their chairs with laughter. His insights into South African life showed his keen social eye and the enviable ability to find the humour in everyday situations .

While some of his material pushed the boundaries, it was rescued by his charisma on stage and the steady pace of his performance. His accents and impersonations were particularly impressive, ranging from Nelson Mandela to coloured beggars on the streets of Cape Town.

Gola has a style reminiscent of comics such as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle, with animated gestures and a high-energy performance.

This American influence is obvious from the very beginning when he enters the stage to Jay-Z's Show Me What You Got and it creeps into his language throughout. While this is quite disjointed with the South African material, Gola's shrewd understanding of the nature this country saves it from becoming something you would see on shows such as Saturday Night Live.

So while he may not really be running as a presidential candidate, Loyiso Gola's political views are worth hearing, even if only for a good night out.

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