About Emmanuel Sonubi
Videos (149)
Videos 1 to 24 of 149.
1:30Throwback to the joke that started it all | Emmanuel Sonubi
8.9M views
1:58At least it still worked even if I did get it wrong… | Emmanuel Sonubi
2.9M views
1:01Don’t trust a rugby player with your Guinness this St Patrick’s Day… | Emmanuel Sonubi
1.5M views
1:04This drinking game really redefines 'ring sting' | Emmanuel Sonubi
1.1M views
1:24When I was called a racist... This was an awkward night at the club | Emmanuel Sonubi
824.8K views
1:33PSA: If you can't remember the punchline, don't retell the joke... Trust me | Emmanuel Sonubi
772.5K views
1:56A question that divides an audience | Emmanuel Sonubi
743.4K views
1:56A question that always divides an audience | Emmanuel Sonubi
550K views
1:27I love talking to drunk people | Emmanuel Sonubi
373.7K views
1:19You think you know banter? You have no idea! | Emmanuel Sonubi
186.4K views
1:12Maybe I should have been more careful when answering this question | Emmanuel Sonubi
175.7K views
2:16They're never booking me again after these jokes | Emmanuel Sonubi
163.4K views
0:37I’m sure some of you will be bringing this lie out at the weekend | Emmanuel Sonubi
158.3K views
0:25Rhys taught me a valuable lesson in patience and listening | Emmanuel Sonubi
133.9K views
1:16Messing up a threat | Emmanuel Sonubi
129.7K views
0:42The lengths I go to to make their dumb faces smile | Emmanuel Sonubi
124K views
0:56A school prank you can play if you're brave enough | Emmanuel Sonubi
123.2K views
1:10Teachers, you’re taking this education thing too far | Emmanuel Sonubi
114.8K views
7:01Emmanuel Sonubi LIVE AT THE APOLLO S16 E1 2021
103.5K views
2:12Guys, why does this always happen? | Emmanuel Sonubi
91K views
1:36This guy really didn’t think that one through | Emmanuel Sonubi
84.8K views
2:15Here's what happened when I went on a night out with Nickelback | Emmanuel Sonubi
84.7K views
1:52This one hurt | Emmanuel Sonubi
84.5K views
0:23Just trying to make a good impression on the in-laws... | Emmanuel Sonubi
83.9K viewsGuest appearances (5)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Emmanuel Sonubi.
Guest appearances 1 to 5 of 5.
2:11Cyprus & Big (ft Emmanuel Sonubi)
Aurie Styla
484.8K views
9:24Emmanuel Sonubi Talks About His Journey To Live At The Apollo | Russell Howard's Wonderbox
Russell Howard
7.7K views
1:14:42Stand Up comedian Emmanuel Sonubi | Mo Gilligan's Beginning, Middle & End
Mo Gilligan
6.3K views
9:07Emmanuel Sonubi LOVES Sister Act 2 | Russell Howard's Wonderbox
Russell Howard
3.6K views
56:18EMMANUEL SONUBI | FULL EPISODE | Then and Now with the Aleshes
Babatunde Aléshé
109 viewsChannels on this page: Aurie Styla, Russell Howard, Mo Gilligan, Babatunde Aléshé
Frequently asked questions
Who is Emmanuel Sonubi?
Emmanuel Sonubi (born 1980 or 1981) is a British-Nigerian comedian based in London, England, where he was born and raised in Enfield as the youngest of six children and the only boy.
What did Emmanuel Sonubi do before comedy?
Before focusing on a career in comedy, he worked as a bouncer and also performed in musical theatre, including playing a leading role in the original cast of the West End musical Daddy Cool in 2007.
When did Emmanuel Sonubi make his stand-up debut?
His debut as a stand-up comedian was in 2015, and from taking part in open mic nights he quickly went on to performing in national tours and internationally, appearing at clubs such as The Comedy Store and The Glee Club.
What is Emmanuel Sonubi's show Life After Near Death about?
In 2019, he suffered heart failure while performing on stage in Dubai, and that became the basis for a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025 called Life After Near Death. Sonubi has a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy.
What awards has Emmanuel Sonubi received?
He has received the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show (2023) and Best Newcomer (2022), a Chortle Award nomination for Best Club Comic (2023), and the Mervyn Stutters Spirit of the Fringe award for best show 2025.
