User:Mumz

Mum-z is the stage name of South African born comedian, Mamello Mokoena, who was born in Diepkloof Soweto, but raised in Sandton. He has a style of comedy that can be universally appreciated. His vivid imagination and uncanny story telling ability, combined with his unique use of accents and facial expressions has allowed him to provide audiences with a unique and original style of comedy, drawing most of his content from his own personal experiences.

Born on the 17th of August 1985, Mamello "Mum-z" Mokoena was always destined to be an entertainer as he came from a family that had a long line of entertainers. He attended Redhill School from pre-primary school until matric graduation. Here he was given much freedom to explore his creative side, performing in all the school productions. He won many accolades for his acting in school plays.

His career starting with presenting on the South African television teenage continuity programme 'Kidz Can' on SABC 2 in 1998, he then delved in script writing where he co-wrote the 2003 Best Original Script at the Wits Raps Drama Festival. At UCT he was the 2004 UCT Radio Freestyle champion (undefeated) and in 2007 he was a Yfm Comedy Battle Champion (undefeated).

His love for theatre allowed him to perform in many productions including his recent performance as Demetrius in the Shakespeare Classic ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2007 and he acted in the Learning Channel educational programme ‘Study Slams’ until early 2008. His vast experience in the entertainment industry allowed for him to successful join the comedy scene, performing all over Gauteng and at the 2007 Matric Rage (in Umhlanga). His recent performances at ‘Blacks Only: Border Patrol’ (Emperors Palace) and the Soweto Comedy Festival (Maponya Mall) has introduced him to the public as a young up-coming comedian who entertains and connects with his audiences on a very original and fresh manner.

This young comic has performed with over 40 South African comedian including most of South Africa's top comedians including John Vlismas, Joey Rasdien, David Kau, David Kibuuka, Mel Miller, Al Prodgers, Bevan Cullinan, Loyiso Gola, Trevor Noah, Kagiso Lediga, Tsepo Mogale and more.

The future only holds promise for this talented young performer.