Zimbabwean stand-up comedian Learnmore Jonasi received the Golden Buzzer from Terry Crews on “America’s Got Talent” in Los Angeles, California. Jonasi delighted the audience and judges with his humorous act, which included jokes about his childhood in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, interactions with traffic lights, and his first experiences in the United States.
Jonasi who is now based in Pittsburgh in the U.S. is doing very well, his likable character and witty humor have resonated well the audience. The judging panel, consisting of Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and the returning Sofia Vergara, all awarded him high praise, with Terry Crews giving the Golden Buzzer, sending Jonasi straight to the finals.
Simon Cowell mentioned he could not stop laughing throughout Jonasi’s act, calling him the funniest performer the show has ever had. Howie Mandel also praised Jonasi’s incredible ability to connect with an American audience despite English not being his first language.
Terry Crews shared that Jonasi used to travel 14-hour journeys for brief performances and told him he is no longer going home, but staying in the U.S. Crews expressed his desire to visit Zimbabwe, to which Jonasi humorously responded about getting citizenship, drawing laughter from the audience. The performance ended with a standing ovation and applause, showcasing the audience’s appreciation.
Learnmore Jonasi is making a significant impact in America, proudly representing Zimbabwe on an international stage.
