Trevor Noah is rolling in the cash – R430 million richer according to Forbes

South African comedian and Daily Show talk show host Trevor Noah is the fourth highest-earning stand-up comedian in the world according to Forbes, earning an impressive $23 million (R430 million) from June 2018 to June 2019. 

The one number spot went to American comedian Kevin Hart, earning a whopping $59 million. Twitter was abuzz by the news that our local golden boy was shining bright around the world, many praised his success:

Trevor Noah fourth highest paid comedian in the world: Forbes @Trevornoah you're an inspiration to many Africans…from humble beginnings to the biggest world stage….

— Zakes Sibisi (@ZakesVk1) August 20, 2019

https://twitter.com/LesegoMaboya/status/1163509959100895235

No doubt "Trevor Noah" has made big time, congratulations to our south African brother.

— BetterGiftOutNow (@ThamiTheunique) August 19, 2019

Trevor Noah makes so much money in one year, yet I haven't seen one tweet from him bragging. Haai no he was born for this life he is living right now. I like this.. Stay humble BIG guy, and continue making BIG moves!

— 🇺🇦 LOMA 🇿🇦 (@thokzicbase) August 19, 2019

One Twitter user pointed out that Noah could help fund Eskom’s bail-out crisis:

https://twitter.com/Dirtydeedsman/status/1163500930941227011

Overall, South Africans are proud:

Trevor Noah…o ile maan, 4th highest paid comedian, lefatsheng 👏 pic.twitter.com/3UJVETc1jz

— Tselane (@MsLPQ) August 20, 2019

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