Tumi Morake is a trailblazing South African comedian, actress, television personality, and writer. Born in the Free State province on December 22, 1981, she moved to Gauteng in 2000 to pursue her passion for performance and later earned a degree in Drama from Wits University.
Morake began her career at Arepp Theatre for Life, an educational theatre company, before entering the comedy scene in July 2005. She quickly made a name for herself, performing at major comedy festivals such as:
She has appeared regularly at comedy clubs in Johannesburg and Pretoria, while also working with Parker Leisure Management.
Morake became a household name through hosting popular TV shows including Our Perfect Wedding, Red Cake, and her own talk show WTFTumi.
Tumi Morake has featured in a range of television and film productions, including:
Morake released her debut book titled “And Then Mama Said”, a compelling memoir blending humor and personal insights.
