One of the top comedians globally is Trevor Noah, the host ofThe Daily Showon Comedy Central.
Trevor Noah’s father seldom appears in the limelight.
Until recently, the comedian did not visit his dad’s native country.
Comedian Trevor arrives at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on 12th September 2022. Photo: @Trae Patton/NBC via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
Discover who his father is, his ancestry, and what he does for a living.
The name of Trevor Noah’s father is Robert Noah.
He is a chef andentrepreneur whoprefers to keep his life away from the cameras.
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As a result, Trevor Noah’s father’s pictures are a rare find.
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How old is Trevor Noah’s father?
The comedian is seen out and about in Manhattan on 5th July 2022 in New York City. Photo: @Robert Kamau/GC ImagesSource: Getty Images
The comedian’s father’s age is between 84 and 87.
He was reportedly born between 1935 and 1938.
Who are Trevor Noah’s parents?
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The comedian was born to Robert and Patricia Nombuyiselo.
The two welcomed their son during apartheid.
Interracial relationships and marriages were illegal at the time.
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As a result, Robert and Patricia Noah did not get married.
Where is Trevor Noah’s father from?
Robert is a native of Switzerland and has Swiss-German ancestry.
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He immigrated to South Africa in the 1980s to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.
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He met Trevor’s mother in Johannesburg.
The two crossed paths in an apartment building they lived.
The comedian attends the 2022 Paramount Emmy Party at Catch Steak LA on 10th September 2022 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: @Jerod Harris/WireImageSource: Getty Images
She was 24, and he was 46 when they first met.
Who is Trevor Noah’s mother?
The comedian’s mother is Patricia Nombuyiselo.
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She is a South African woman of Xhosa origin.
Trevor is Patricia’s first child.
She and Robert had an illicit affair during apartheid.
Trevor Noah’s mother and father did not get married but welcomed a son together.
Although the relationship was illegal, Robert was involved in his son’s life for the first 13 years.
Trevor Noah’s family was supportive, and the comedian was mainly raised by his mother and maternal grandmother.
She later married Ngisaveni Abel Shingange and was blessed with two other children.
Their names are Andrew and Isaac.
Trevor Noah’s stepfather was abusive towards the comedian and his mother.
The pair divorced in 1996.
After the divorce, she married Sfiso Khoza.
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During apartheid, Robert andTrevor Noahwould meet in a park in Yeoville to conceal the relationship.
Trevor called his father Robert and not dad.
After the laws on interracial relationships were loosened, Trevor visited his dad every Sunday.
He would also spend Christmas with him and cook his son’s favourite meal often.
The relationship between the two further dwindled after Robert moved toCape Townfrom Johannesburg.
Years later, Patricia convinced her son to reconnect with his father.
Trevor reconnected with his father when he was 24.
Finding Robert was not a walk in the park.
Initially, Trevor looked for him through his old friends, but this did not bear fruit.
He then tried reaching his dad via the Swiss embassy in South Africa but did not get much assistance.
Robert responded and invited his son to visit Switzerland.
The two have been in touch since then.
Robert had been following his son’s comedy career and even kept cutouts of newspapers that featured his son.
In 2022, thecomedian visited Switzerland, his father’s native country, for the first time.
He held shows in Geneva and Zurich and expressed great joy in the experience.
What does Trevor Noah’s father do?
The comedian’s father is a chefand entrepreneur.
He was among the first to start a chain of integrated restaurants in Johannesburg during apartheid.
He acquired a special license to serve black people.
Hisbusinessthrived, but not everyone was pleased with his success.
Some people petitioned to have his businesses closed.
They succeeded, making him lose his source of livelihood.
Robert moved away from South Africa and has worked as a chef in Canada and New York.
His son described him as clean,particular and precise.
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Robert is a White man.
He has hazel eyes and salt and pepper hair.
He is slightly taller than his son.
Thecomedian’s heightis 5' 1114" or 181 centimetres.
Even so, he is in touch with his son.
Kazadi is an actor best known as Philippe fromUzalo.
Besides acting, he is a trained chef and entrepreneur.
He has also worked as an actor, scriptwriter, dancer, and fitness model.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
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She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University.
Cyprine joined Briefly.co.za in mid-2021, covering multiple topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle.
In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She received the Writer of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024.
In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course.
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