Cape Town – South African-born comedian and The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah has made Mzansi proud after he entertained those in attendance at the prestigious White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington in the US on Saturday.
The event had 2 600 invitees.
Trevor showed off his comical talent and poked fun at President Joe Biden’s slumping poll ratings. He also took several sly digs at his predecessor Donald Trump.
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He took to Twitter to express his gratitude for the honour.
“What a night. Thank you to the WHCA for having me, and allowing me the distinct honour of roasting the president of the US! To the @POTUS @JoeBiden , @DrBiden , and everyone else on the receiving end. Thank you,” he tweeted.
What a night! Thank you to the WHCA for having me, and allowing me the distinct honour of roasting the President of the United States! ??? To the @POTUS @JoeBiden, @DrBiden, and everyone else on the receiving end. Thank you. ?: @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/0LNG2kVLtw
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) May 1, 2022
Take a look at some of Mzansi’s reactions to Trevor’s performance:
I’ve always respected @Trevornoah so much but this closing speech from the White House correspondents’ dinner is particularly spectacular. pic.twitter.com/k8GmBOAoYB
— Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) May 1, 2022
Watching Trevor Noah address the American Media at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner [ and roast the World’s most powerful Person]….this just brought tears to my eyes bro.
?To an African King.
— Chiefsman.?? (@BrianOsenda_K) May 3, 2022
To have the president of the USA opening for your set, Trevor Noah is simply the greatest entertainment export from Africa right now.
— Mangaliso Mkhatshwa (@mangamanga) May 3, 2022
Trevor Noah is proof that The USA is a country of opportunity, not just for its citizens but for all who dare to dream. Crossing fingers that the republicans don’t mess that up.
— #Phuti (@Phutii_) May 3, 2022
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Trevor Noah is the first African to host the White House Correspondent Dinner.
This is huge. Bigger than the Grammys … or The Oscars, in my opinion.
Trevor will (if Joe Biden attends) get to take jabs at the leader of the most powerful nation on earth, in his face! pic.twitter.com/Mnwn5KvrKA
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) April 30, 2022
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
Additional reporting by AFP
