Waly Dia
About Waly Dia
Waly Dia is a French stand-up comedian born on December 6, 1988, in Grenoble, to a French mother and a Senegalese father. He moved to Nantes in 2010 and made his first stage appearances in cafes-theatres before gaining national attention on the France 2 television show "On n'demande qu'a en rire" in 2011. His politically sharp comedy and Franco-African perspective have made him one of the most distinctive voices in French stand-up.
Waly Dia joined the Jamel Comedy Club at its creation in 2012, which gave him a platform alongside other emerging French comedians. His first full solo show "Garde la peche" (2014) is available in full on YouTube and established his reputation for energetic, text-driven comedy. His second show "Ensemble ou rien" (2018) drew over 100,000 spectators during its run and is available on Amazon Prime Video. In 2024, he premiered "Une heure a tuer" at the Theatre de l'Oeuvre in Paris. The show toured France, Belgium, and Switzerland through 2025 and 2026, with a full 121-minute recording filmed at the Paris Zenith on June 5, 2025, available on VOD via Mediapart. In 2025, "Une heure a tuer" won the Moliere Award for humor - France's leading theatre prize - making Waly Dia one of the few stand-up comedians to receive that distinction. His comedy dissects political hypocrisy, social inequality, and cultural identity with precision and wit.
Waly Dia was actively touring with "Une heure a tuer" through 2025 and into 2026. Scheduled dates included performances at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris (October 2025) and venues across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The full show recording is available on VOD at Mediapart for 4.99 euros.
Videos (3)
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Guest appearances (4)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Waly Dia.
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1:18:40Un Bon Moment avec WALY DIA
Kyan Khojandi
293.2K views
11:42Waly Dia se réveille dans le lit d’une inconnue | STARS SOUS HYPNOSE
Arthur (animateur)
72.7K views
8:02L'ITW ANTI-DÉRAPAGE Avec WALY DIA
Kyan Khojandi
42.8K views
26:07"VENU DE CHYPRE POUR LE PODCAST ! " AVEC WALY DIA & PHILYPA PHOENIX (PODCAST EP11 )
Shirley Souagnon
16.3K viewsChannels on this page: Kyan Khojandi, Arthur (animateur), Shirley Souagnon
Frequently asked questions
Who is Waly Dia?
Waly Dia is a French stand-up comedian born in 1988 in Grenoble, of Senegalese and French heritage. He came to national attention on France 2's "On n'demande qu'a en rire" in 2011 and went on to win the 2025 Moliere Award for humor for his show "Une heure a tuer".
What is Waly Dia's most famous special?
His most acclaimed show is "Une heure a tuer" (2024), which won the Moliere Award for humor in 2025. A full recording filmed at the Paris Zenith in June 2025 is available on Mediapart VOD. His earlier show "Ensemble ou rien" (2018) is available on Amazon Prime Video.
What style of comedy does Waly Dia do?
Waly Dia performs politically engaged, text-driven stand-up that examines social inequality, racism, ecology, and French identity from a Franco-Senegalese perspective. His delivery is precise and energetic, often shifting between sharp analysis and unexpected humor, with staging that is intentionally minimal.
Where is Waly Dia from?
Waly Dia was born in Grenoble in southeastern France. His mother is French and his father is Senegalese. He moved to Nantes in 2010 to start his comedy career before eventually establishing himself nationally.
Where can I watch Waly Dia?
His show "Garde la peche" (2014) is free on YouTube. "Ensemble ou rien" (2018) is on Amazon Prime Video. "Une heure a tuer" (2024) is available as a VOD recording on Mediapart.
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