Thenjiwe Moseley
About Thenjiwe Moseley
Thenjiwe Moseley, born Thenjiwe Maphumulo on 29 September 1977 in KwaMashu, Durban, is a South African comedian, actress and entrepreneur widely referred to as the "Queen of African Comedy." Raised by her grandparents, she earned a Performing Arts degree from Natal Technical College, now Durban University of Technology, in 1998, then moved to the United Kingdom, where she lived for about 12 years and qualified in law, receiving a diploma from the University of London in 2006 and a Bachelor of Laws from London Metropolitan University in 2009.
Moseley's move into comedy came in 2013, when colleagues from her legal job dared her to perform a five-minute set at a London comedy night; a talent scout in the audience helped launch her comedy career, and she was a finalist for a Funny Women Award that same year. After joining YouTube in February 2015, her comedy sketches brought her wider fame, and she went on to create and star in two South African sitcoms, "Judge Thenjiwe Khambule" and "Meet the Khambules," broadcast on Moja Love. She has released several comedy specials and toured internationally, including in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, and across Europe and North America. In July 2025 she returned to Durban for a homecoming comedy show.
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2:58Balaphi Hlanganani
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1:2922 June 2019
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4:28BATHI | Mzukulu the Poet Buza Imibuzo
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1:00Umphakathi
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2:05:47Live With Linda Mfekayi
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34:34You’re NOT Lazy… You’re SCARED | Career Thursday | Breakfast Show Yantambama
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58:12Imposter Syndrome: Who Let Me In Here?! | Career Thursday | Breakfast Show Yantambama
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1:18:50Still Postponing? Check Your New Year’s Resolutions | Motivation Monday
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54:01Travel Tuesday | You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Travel! | Breakfast Show Yantambama
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50:59Things We Pretend Are Normal as Adults | Funny Friday | Breakfast Show Yantambama
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1:05:18Things We Need to Discuss as a Society | Breakfast Show Yantambama
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52:25BREAKFAST SHOW YANTAMBAMA | Women’s Day: Who Takes Care of the Strong Woman?
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1:09:21How to Profit From the Township Economy | Business Wednesday | Breakfast Show Yantambama LIVE
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1:18:06Going Home Is NOT a Holiday! | Travel Tuesday | Breakfast Show Yantambama
0 viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is called the Queen of African Comedy?
Thenjiwe Moseley, a South African comedian, actress and entrepreneur, is widely referred to as the Queen of African Comedy.
Where was Thenjiwe Moseley born?
Thenjiwe Moseley was born Thenjiwe Maphumulo on 29 September 1977 in KwaMashu, Durban, and was raised by her grandparents.
What did Thenjiwe Moseley study?
Thenjiwe Moseley earned a Performing Arts degree from Natal Technical College, which later became Durban University of Technology, in 1998, and later qualified in law in the United Kingdom, with a diploma from the University of London (2006) and a Bachelor of Laws from London Metropolitan University (2009).
How did Thenjiwe Moseley start comedy?
In 2013 colleagues from her legal job dared Thenjiwe Moseley to perform a five-minute set at a London comedy night; a talent scout in the audience helped launch her career, and she was a Funny Women Award finalist that same year.
When did Thenjiwe Moseley join YouTube?
Thenjiwe Moseley joined YouTube in February 2015, and her comedy sketches there brought her wider fame.
What sitcoms has Thenjiwe Moseley made?
Moseley created and starred in the South African sitcoms Judge Thenjiwe Khambule and Meet the Khambules, broadcast on Moja Love.
Where has Thenjiwe Moseley toured?
Thenjiwe Moseley has toured internationally, including in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and across Europe and North America, and in July 2025 she returned to Durban for a homecoming comedy show.
