Ola (comedian)
Idris Olawale Gbaja-Biamila (born 5 August 1987), known as Ola The Comedian or simply Ola, is a Nigerian British stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in England.[1][2]
Ola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olawale Gbaja-Biamila 5 August 1987 |
| Alma mater | The London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Occupation(s) | comedian, writer, actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | olathecomedian |
Early life
Ola was born in 1987.[3]
Career
His first gig was for the Aston University African-Caribbean Society in 2006. The next year he released 21, a self-published comedy DVD.
Ola has appeared on Plebs and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and was a finalist on ITV4's Search for A Stand Up Hero.[4][5] He has written for The Now Show, The News Quiz and Nathan Caton’s Can’t Tell Me Nothing.[6]
References
- Solutions, Powder Blue Internet Business. "Ola The Comedian, comedian reviews : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.
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- Solutions, Powder Blue Internet Business. "Ola The Comedian, comedian news : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.
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- "Idris Olawale Gbaja-Biamila". imdb.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- "Ola the Comedian*". Ola the Comedian*.
- "FRINGE 2018: Ola the Comedian on how Christianity shapes my comedy". JOE.co.uk.
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