Tumi Morake


Tumi Morake is a South African comedian, actress, TV personality, and writer.
In 2018, she became the first African woman to have her own set on Netflix. She is also known to be the first woman to host Comedy Central Presents in Africa.

Early years and education

Morake was born in the Free State. She relocated to Gauteng in the year 2000 and there, she studied Drama at Wits University.

Career

After completing her tertiary education, Morake started working at Arepp Theatre for Life, a touring educational theatre company. In July 2005, she joined the comedy industry. She worked at Parker Leisure Management and is known to perform regular stand-up gigs in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Some comedy festivals she has performed at include; Heavyweights Comedy Jam, Blacks Only, Have a Heart, Just Because Comedy Festival, The Tshwane Comedy Festival, The Lifestyle SA Festival and Old Mutual Comedy Encounters. She has hosted shows including; Our Perfect Wedding, Red Cake and WTFTumi.

Filmography

Morake has starred in several films and TV shows, including:
She is married to Mpho Osie-Tutu and is a mother of three children.