Kagiso Lediga
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Biography
Introduction
Kagiso Lediga is a South African stand-up comedian, actor and director. He has written and directed noteworthy television comedies including the cult classic the Pure Monate Show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, and the Bantu Hour. He has played starring roles in the films Bunny Chow, and Wonder Boy for President. Smaller roles include featuring in Die Antwoord's music video for Fatty Boom Boom as "Dr Kagiso, Dentist + Gynaechologist", who pulls a parktown prawn out of a Lady Gaga impersonator's vagina.
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | South African Film and Television Awards | Best Director of a TV Comedy | Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola | Nominated | |
| Best Writing Team of a TV Comedy | Nominated | ||||
| 2015 | Best Achievement in Scriptwriting -TV Comedy | Nominated | |||
| Best Achievement in Directing - TV Comedy | Nominated |