Zimbabwean Comedian Takes a Jab at Lebo M after US Court Orders South African Composer to Pay R640k
- Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi celebrated after a US court ordered a South African composer to cover his legal fees
- The court ruling amounted to approximately R640,000, and Jonasi filmed a jubilant reaction video from his home
- Mzansi and fans online went wild over the comedian's response, with many jokes flooding the comments
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Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi is not holding back his excitement after a US court ruled in his favour on Friday, 28 August 2026, ordering a South African composer to pay his legal fees. The ruling, which amounts to roughly R640,000, sent Jonasi straight to his phone camera to share the moment with the world.
In the selfie-style video, filmed in what appears to be a casual home setting with a kitchen visible in the background, Jonasi plays out a mock interview on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. The person behind the camera asks,
"So, Mr Jonasi, how does it feel to finally have money for rent?"
Learnmore Jonasi proudly rattles off the figure — "thirty-nine point five point six two" — and declares he will not be working for a full year. He caps it all off with a cheeky spin on his own name:
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"You know, it's called f#ck around and learn more."
An overlaid screenshot of an Earground graphic and a headline about the legal fee ruling appears in the video, adding context to the jubilant reaction.
Who Is Learnmore Jonasi?
Jonasi is a Zimbabwean comedian based in the United States, known for his sharp, self-aware humour. His name has become something of a punchline in itself online, and he leaned into that fully in his reaction clip.
Watch Learnmore Jonasi's reaction video on Instagram
Peeps react to Learnmore Jonasi's reaction video
The clip spread quickly, with fans and followers piling into the comments with their own jokes and takes:
@archiemnazy:
"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Learnmore to Gainmore"
@imanithevet:
"Went to his page to remind him to pay back quickly. Dude locked comments 😂"
@bojosigamontle:
"I don't know why he couldn't see that it was going to end this way! A blind man could! I certainly hope he has learned more!! 😂"
@premiumafrica:
"They call me Learnmore because I will always teach you a lesson."
@icynorth:
"I don't know who had the wise idea to sue a comedian of all people 😂"
Lebo M congratulates Learnmore Jonasi
While Learnmore Jonasi took the petty route, Lebo M took the high road.
Briefly News reported that Lebo M broke his silence in a candid Instagram video filmed in Los Angeles on 1 September 2026.
The South African composer acknowledged the US federal court ruling handed down on 28 August 2026 in Learnmore Jonasi's favour.
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