75.6k Instagram Followers
JamJam the Comedian has South Africans laughing up a storm on the comedy circuit and on social media. Starting his comedy career in 2019, he quickly gained popularity for his entertaining, thought-provoking and multilingual brand of stand-up. JamJam is an excellent host and MC who brings energy and laughs to all events. Khanyisa JamJam won the Breakthrough Act of the Year at the 2025 Savannah Comics Choice Awards.
With over 75k Instagram followers, Khanyisa JamJam is a strong influencer. In his daily Insta videos he chats with his cross-cultural audience who loves engaging with his hilarious take on South African life. JamJam’s commentary on local and global sport makes him a favourite with sponsors and personalities – and he inspired the first isiXhosa, Afrikaans and English broadcast for the epic Dricus Du Plessis UFC297 showdown facebook.com/supersport/videos/3619725268305423!
JamJam’s 2024 solo show. “Sorry for the Weight” won a Standard Bank Ovation award at the National Arts Festival, and sold out at the Camden Fringe Festival in London and at ArtsCape in Cape Town. He has been a finalist in the JIVE Funny Championship, nominated for the Savannah Newcomer Award in 2023, and Breakthrough Act of the Year in 2024 & 2025.
Clients: Red Bull Racing, CIPLA, L’Oreal, SuperSport, MTN, Showmax, Drosdtyhof, Sharks Rugby, Bash.com, Twizza, Toyota, Betway SA20, SAB.
For bookings email: info@ermstars.com
Awards & Nominations
2025 Comic’s Choice Breakthrough Act of the Year Winner
2025 Comic’s Choice Best Solo Show Nominee
2024 Standard Bank Ovation Award – National Arts Festival
2024 Savannah Breakthrough Act of the Year Nominee
2023 Savannah Newcomer of the Year Nominee
2022 Samoka Rising Stars of Standup Comedy
2022 JIVE Funny Championship Finalist
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