How Trevor Noah Brought a New Perspective to TV Satire

After seven years of hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a hit comedy show produced in the U.S. with global reach, South African-born comedian Trevor Noah announced plans to leave and focus on stand-up comedy. During his tenure as host of the political satire series, which he took over from the revered Jon Stewart, Noah offered important takes on issues in the U.S. - and the world, writes Gibson Ncube for The Conversation.

He offered unique "black" African insights into issues that affect black Americans. He has also been lucid in talking about issues that have an effect on Africa and Africans. Noah's knowledge of Africa and African politics has helped him demonstrate that there are few differences between America, lauded as one of the greatest democracies in the world, and global south countries that Trump once called "shithole" states.

Noah has defied the odds, offered a youthful, "black" perspective and drawn in a new audience. He will be a hard act to follow - which is what people said of his predecessor, writes Ncube.