Michael Odewale

Michael Odewale (born 22 May 1995)[1][2] is an English stand-up comedian.

Michael Odewale
Born22 May 1995 (1995-05-22) (age 28)
London, United Kingdom
Occupationstand-up comedian
Years active2014–present
Websitewww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk/artist/michael-odewale/

Early life

Odewale was born into a British Nigerian family and grew up in Dagenham.[3]

Career

Odewale began performing in 2014 while at university.[4]

In 2016 he was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award and was a finalist for the Chortle Student Comedy Award.[2] He was named on the BBC New Talent Hotlist 2017.[5]

Odewale's 2019 show, #BlackBearsMatter, was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival and won Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival.[6][7][8]

In 2020 and 2021 Odewale appeared on Mock the Week. He also co-wrote Death to 2020.[9]

References
  1. "twitter.com/michaelodewale/status/1257680120330047488". twitter.com. Retrieved 1 January 2021.[self-published]
  2. Bennett, Steve. "BBC New Comedy Award: Who's through? : News 2016 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.
  3. "Review: Michael Odewale". Fest Magazine. 2 August 2019.
  4. "Michael Odewale | The Stand-Up Club". thestandupclub.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  5. "Michael Odewale | Comedian For Hire | Booking Agent".
  6. "Michael Odewale - Comedian Profile". Comedy Carnival.
  7. "Michael Odewale: #BlackBearsMatter". Voice Magazine.
  8. "Four Edinburgh Fringe stars to watch | The Voice Online". archive.voice-online.co.uk.
  9. "BBC Two - Mock the Week, Series 19, Episode 5". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2021.


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