Emmanuel Sonubi

Emmanuel Sonubi isn’t just rising; he has arrived. One of the most electrifying forces in UK comedy, Emmanuel has executed a career ascent that can only be described as meteoric. In a few short years, he has transitioned from the open mic circuit to host and headliner on BBC’s Live at the Apollo. He is the act every venue wants on their stage and the comic every audience talks about on the way out.

Commanding, charismatic, and effortlessly cool, Emmanuel owns the room from the moment he steps into the light. Drawing on his past as a bouncer in North London’s most notorious clubs and his upbringing as the youngest of six, his storytelling blends razor-sharp wit with gritty authenticity. Whether he’s storming festivals, headlining theatres, or closing major corporate events, he delivers high-energy sets packed with big laughs and unforgettable narratives.
The industry has taken note. Emmanuel is a multi-award-nominated heavyweight, securing Edinburgh Comedy Award nominations for Best Newcomer (2022) and Best Show (2023), alongside a Chortle Award nomination for Best Club Comic (2023). Most recently, he claimed the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award for Best Show (2025), cementing his status as a critical darling.

Beyond the laughs, Emmanuel brings depth. After suffering heart failure while performing in Dubai in 2019, he channelled the experience into his critically acclaimed show, Life After Near Death. It’s a testament to his resilience and ability to find humor in the human condition, proving he is more than just a comic—he’s a storyteller with substance.
With a surging TV profile, a growing global social media presence, and a reputation for selling out rooms across the UK and international circuits, Emmanuel Sonubi is ready, a bona fide rising star with the energy to ignite a crowd and the credits to back it up: