😂 Bulawayo Born · World Stage Bound

Chik
Aljoy
Comedy

Africa's first black ventriloquist. International stand-up comedian. SA's Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner. The man who makes Africa cry from laughter.

309K+TikTok Fans
3.6M+TikTok Likes
8K+Live Audience Record
S7Golden Buzzer
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SA's Got Talent — Golden Buzzer
Season 7 — Awarded by DJ Fresh for a jaw-dropping ventriloquism set
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Meet Jackie
Africa's most opinionated monkey puppet and Chik's famous partner in crime
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TV Actor – DiepCity (SABC1)
Joined the acclaimed cast alongside fellow Zimbabwean Mluleki Moyo
Stand-Up Comedy Ventriloquism with Jackie Corporate Events Golden Buzzer Winner Gala Dinners TV Actor – DiepCity MC & Host Savanna Comics Choice Nominee Stand-Up Comedy Ventriloquism with Jackie Corporate Events Golden Buzzer Winner Gala Dinners TV Actor – DiepCity MC & Host
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#1 Africa's First
Black Ventriloquist
🌍 Bulawayo → The World
Who Is Chik Aljoy?

From the streets of Bulawayo to the world stage

Born Aljoy Anesu Chikowo at Mpilo Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Moved to South Africa at 15. Self-taught ventriloquist. And one of Africa's most electrifying comedians.

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International Stand-Up Comedian
Performed across SA, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini and internationally at comedy festivals
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Africa's First Black Ventriloquist
Self-taught through YouTube, pioneering a unique art form on the African continent
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Actor, MC & TV Personality
DiepCity cast member. Featured on Mzansi Magic, SABC1, eTV, YoTV and more
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What Chik Offers

A night you'll never forget

Whether it's 50 people or 8,000 — Chik Aljoy brings the same electric energy to every stage.

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Stand-Up Comedy

World-class, relatable African comedy that connects with audiences across cultures. Thought-provoking and rib-cracking in equal measure.

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Corporate Events

From product launches to team-building events, Chik brings professionalism and laugh-out-loud entertainment to every corporate occasion.

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Gala Dinners

Elevate your gala dinner with a headline act that your guests will be talking about long after the evening ends.

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MC & Hosting

A natural entertainer and crowd-reader, Chik holds the room from the moment he steps on stage. The perfect MC for any event.

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Schools & Universities

Chik runs monthly shows for high school and university students — bringing laughter, positivity, and inspiration to young audiences.

The Company He Keeps

Shared stages with the best

Chik Aljoy has collaborated and performed alongside some of Africa's most celebrated names in comedy and entertainment.

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DJ Fresh
SA's Got Talent – Golden Buzzer Award
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Skhumba
Walk This Way with Skhumba Show
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Nina Hastie
Comedy Mentor & Collaborator
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Pule Skhothane
Early Career Mentor – The Donkey Child
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CKanyiso Dat Guy
The Prodigals Comedy Show
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General Lesley
The Prodigals Comedy Show
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Zwe
The Prodigals Comedy Show · BAA Holder
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Mluleki Moyo
DiepCity Cast (SABC1)
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Thulani Ntlabati
Kill or Die Documentary (2017)
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Ebenhaezer Dibakwane
Kill or Die Documentary (2017)
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Khanyisa Bunu
Kill or Die Documentary (2017)
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King Ginger SA
Social Media & Prank Collaborations

As Seen & Heard On

Recognition

Awards & Achievements

A career built on talent, hard work and an unforgettable monkey named Jackie.

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SA's Got Talent – Golden Buzzer

Season 7 – DJ Fresh awarded the Golden Buzzer to Chik's ventriloquism act, Jackie the Monkey

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Africa's First Black Ventriloquist

Pioneer and trailblazer who introduced ventriloquism to African comedy audiences

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Outstanding Comedian of the Year

Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) 2020 – Recognised for outstanding contribution to comedy

Savanna Comics Choice Nominee

Nominated for the prestigious Next Level Comedian award at SA's top comedy ceremony

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Mzansi Insider Comedy Winner

Won the Mzansi Insider Comedy Competition – a major milestone in his South African career

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TV Actor – DiepCity (SABC1)

Joined the critically-acclaimed South African TV series, fulfilling his childhood dream of acting

Ready to make your event
unforgettable? 🎤

Book Chik Aljoy for your next corporate event, gala dinner, private show or festival and give your audience a night they'll never stop talking about.

📧 Send a Booking Request 📞 021 879 3035

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