Emmanuel Sonubi: emancipated
Edinburgh comedy award nominee: best newcomer 2022
Next up comedy award: best show nominee 2022
Sonubi has only been on the comedy circuit for what feels like five minutes and he’s already garnering himself a reputation as the 'one to watch'! Having gone from open spot to closing BBC’s _Live at the Apollo_ in an incredibly short space of time, you will be seeing big things from this big man in the coming few years.
Emmanuel Sonubi was born and raised in North London and this Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show looks at many of the elements of his life such as being raised the only boy and the youngest of six children, (that’s right – 5 OLDER sisters) We find out that looks can be very deceptive and what has led him to become the person he is today.
‘Emancipated’ also covers his time as a doorman in some of the scariest clubs in London, his career in musical theatre and life as a parent to two young children. Through his hilarious storytelling, we look deeper into all the experiences that shaped his personality and opinions today.
Emmanuel made his TV debut on Comedy Central UK and was recently on _The John Bishop Show_ for ITV1, _The Stand Up Sketch Show_ on ITV2 and _Comedy Central Live_ on Comedy Central, _Sorry I Didn’t Know_ on ITV and heard on number BBC Radio shows inc _The Now Show, The Likely Dads_ and _Edinburgh Fringe Award Nominees_ show.
“The bloke has got funny bones” - Romesh Ranganathan
"Hilarious, warm and unique!” - Jason Manford
“Emmanuel is incredibly funny” - Joel Dommett