Richelieu’s sharpened wit and authentic approach to scenarios and situations make him an easily likeable performer. Conversational in his approach, his style ranges from reactionary to subtle and uncompromising at times. Visibly enjoying the rapport he establishes with audiences, Richelieu displays a constant smile as he engages crowds and clients in venues all across South Africa.

Nominated for a Comics’s Choice award in the Audience Choice Category and the popular host of the Aweh Mzansi Comedy tour. Richelieu’s ability to adapt to his surroundings make him perfect at white collar events.

With five Comedy Central specials to his name, one man shows and multiple appearances on ensemble line ups in live, dvd as well as prime time tv format and fifteen years on the SA comedy scene, Richelieu has proven staying power within the comedy community.

Regarded as one of the finest show mc’s, Richelieu has hosted shows in every comedy club in SA including Cape Town comedy Club, Goliath Comedy Club, Parkers Comedy and Jive as well as hosted a nationwide comedy tour.

Richelieu had the opportunity to battle fellow comics in a roast style comedy show and was crowned the first Comedy Central Roast Battle Champion of South Africa, he was subsequently flown to London to interview Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell for an upcoming movie.

A keen writer, he has been a part of many a writing team, working alongside other creatives as well as creating his own plots and scripts for public consumption.

Post pandemic, Richelieu has returned to live performances utilising his years of experience to adapt and ease crowds back into the comedy space.

Currently working on a new one man special, there is definitely a lot more to be seen from this inventive, congruous funny guy.