About
British Nigerian comedian, TikToker, and actor known for his stand-up comedy about family, race, parenting, nightlife, and his past jobs and for appearing on programs including Live at the Apollo, QI, The John Bishop Show, and The Stand Up Sketch Show. He has also shared his content on his TikTok account which has amassed over 100,000 followers.
Before fame
He worked in IT, nightclub security, and musical theatre before becoming a stand-up comedian. He appeared in the West End musical Daddy Cool and began performing stand-up in 2015. His big break came in 2021 when he performed on BBC's Live at the Apollo.
Trivia
He was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer in 2022 and for Best Show in 2023. He suffered heart failure while performing onstage in Dubai in 2019 which was an experience that eventually inspired his show Life After Near Death. He was also nominated for the Most Outstanding Show Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2026.
Family life
He grew up in Enfield, England as the youngest of six children and the only boy with five older sisters. He is of Nigerian heritage and traveled to Nigeria with his family while growing up. He is the father of two children.
Associated with
He has appeared on podcasts and comedy programs alongside Babatunde Aleshe.
