Abel Shingange

Abel Shingange gained recognition as Trevor Noah’s stepfather, a prominent figure in South African entertainment known for his roles as a comedian, television host, producer, writer, actor, and political commentator. In 1992, Abel married Patricia Noah, Trevor’s mother. Although Noah’s mother and grandmother described a little boy who was constantly telling jokes and getting into trouble, things turned grim in 2009, when Noah was 25 years old, after his violent... Abel Shingange is Trevor Noah’s ex-stepfather. Noah writes about him extensively in his memoir Born a Crime. Learn the history of Abel’s abusive relationship with Noah’s mom and how these events led up to the day Noah’s mother almost died.

Abel Shingange is Trevor Noah’s ex-stepfather. Noah writes about him extensively in his memoir Born a Crime. Learn the history of Abel’s abusive relationship with Noah’s mom and how these events led up to the day Noah’s mother almost died. After separating from Robert, Patricia met Abel Shingange, who became Trevor’s stepfather. Abel Shingange and Patricia then went on to have two children together, Isaac and Andrew, making Isaac Trevor’s half-brother. As a young boy, he faced poverty and segregation — and later an abusive stepfather who shot his mother in the head after their divorce. In 2009 Patricia was shot by Trevor Noah’s stepfather Abel Shingange. The bullet went through the base of her head and exited with minimal injury to her nostril. This horrific act of violence left Patricia with physical and emotional scars, but her indomitable spirit refused to be broken. Noah’s grandmother, Nomalizo Noah, recalled how tragedy occurred for the next host of “The Daily Show,” who was 25 when his mother Patricia Noah was shot by his abusive stepfather Abel Shingange.

As a young boy, he faced poverty and segregation — and later an abusive stepfather who shot his mother in the head after their divorce. In 2009 Patricia was shot by Trevor Noah’s stepfather Abel Shingange. The bullet went through the base of her head and exited with minimal injury to her nostril. This horrific act of violence left Patricia with physical and emotional scars, but her indomitable spirit refused to be broken. Noah’s grandmother, Nomalizo Noah, recalled how tragedy occurred for the next host of “The Daily Show,” who was 25 when his mother Patricia Noah was shot by his abusive stepfather Abel Shingange. Their stepfather, Abel Shingange, was known for traditional beliefs and violent behavior, leading to physical and mental abuses against Patricia and her children. The family experienced a horrifying incident in 2009 when Abel attempted to take Patricia’s life, leaving her with severe injuries.