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About Comedian Waris

Abdul Waris Umaru, known as Comedian Waris, is a Ghanaian comedian, actor, and content creator. He was born in Kumasi, had his primary education at Kingsway School and attended Odorgonno Senior High School, and completed his tertiary education at Top Media School in 2014. He worked as a sound engineer at Top FM and Rainbow Radio in 2014 before moving to Channel5 TV, and in 2015 he worked at Ecstasy Entertainment as a stand-up comedian and personal assistant to the award-winning comedian DKB. He established the Waris Foundation, which donates to people living on the streets in Ghana. He has cited Kevin Hart, DKB, OB Amponsah, Lekzy de Comic, Clemento Suarez, and Snoop Dogg as his influences, and has produced online skits. In 2018, he won Most Influential Comedian at the High School Excellence Award.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Comedian Waris's real name?

Comedian Waris is the name used by Abdul Waris Umaru, a Ghanaian comedian, actor and content creator born in Kumasi.

Where did Comedian Waris go to school?

Comedian Waris had his primary education at Kingsway School, attended Odorgonno Senior High School and finished his tertiary education at Top Media School in 2014.

What did Comedian Waris do before comedy?

Comedian Waris worked as a sound engineer at Top FM and Rainbow Radio in 2014, and he then moved to Channel5 TV.

How did Comedian Waris start in stand-up?

Comedian Waris joined Ecstasy Entertainment in 2015, working there as a stand-up comedian and as personal assistant to the award-winning comedian DKB.

Who inspired Comedian Waris?

Comedian Waris has cited Kevin Hart, DKB, OB Amponsah, Lekzy de Comic, Clemento Suarez and Snoop Dogg as his influences.

What is the Waris Foundation?

The Waris Foundation was set up by Comedian Waris and donates to people living on the streets in Ghana.

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