Jonny Pula

Jonny Pula (also referred to as Kago "Jonny Pula" Rannoba) is a Motswana comedian, actor, and comedy writer. He is a co-founder of the Gaborone Comedy Club and a co-creator of The Jonny Pula and Triccs Show, an online comedy programme. He has also appeared in the 2023 short film Zombie Date Night in Tlokweng.

Early life and education Pula was born in Orapa, Botswana. He attended Kimberley Boys' High School in South Africa before studying architectural technology at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology and worked for more than five years before pursuing comedy full-time.

Career Pula began writing jokes in 2011 and started performing stand-up comedy in 2014. He transitioned into comedy full-time in 2020.

In 2022, Pula was reported as one of the founders of the Gaborone Comedy Club, alongside Bambino, Baldwin Bals, and Triccs. The club has been described as a platform that mentors comedians and hosts performances, including appearances by international acts.

Pula is also associated with The Jonny Pula and Triccs Show, an online comedy programme which launched its second season in 2021. The show features comedy segments written and directed by Pula and Triccs.

Selected works

The Jonny Pula and Triccs Show (online comedy programme) Zombie Date Night in Tlokweng (short film, 2023)