About Emmanuel Sonubi
Emmanuel Sonubi (born 1980 or 1981) is a British-Nigerian comedian based in London, England, where he was born and he was raised in Enfield as the youngest of six children and the only boy. 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.
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 numerous high-profile clubs, such as The Comedy Store and The Glee Club, as well as regular shows in Ibiza, Cyprus, Turkey and Holland. 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, where his heart does not pump enough oxygen to his body.
Sonubi has toured nationally and made numerous prime-time television appearances, including hosting Live at the Apollo. Among the recognition he has received are 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.
Videos (143)
Videos 25 to 48 of 143.
1:08This is kid is too clever | Emmanuel Sonubi
74.7K views
0:43Itâs good to know Iâve still got it | Emmanuel Sonubi
71.8K views
0:37POV: Someone just asked if I go to the gym | Emmanuel Sonubi
67.3K views
2:44A holiday embarrassment I've never lived down | Emmanuel Sonubi
64.4K views
1:24The ORIGINAL Annie is the greatest musical ever! | Emmanuel Sonubi
63.8K views
0:20Thought this was a good question to ask... | Emmanuel Sonubi
63K views
0:58Who checked his ID?! | Emmanuel Sonubi
59.3K views
1:17POV: You got the job, but now you have to actually do it | Emmanuel Sonubi
53.2K views
0:48Being big doesnât mean that you can defy gravity! | Emmanuel Sonubi
51.7K views
1:10Spoiler: The Magic Circle Isn't what you think. | Emmanuel Sonubi
49.7K views
1:03An argument on a Ski trip | Emmanuel Sonubi
48.2K views
1:50Parents, back me up here. | Emmanuel Sonubi
47.7K views
2:05I taught this lot a lesson or two, that's for sure! | Emmanuel Sonubi
47.1K views
1:42Don't try this on your summer holiday if you want to make friends | Emmanuel Sonubi
45.4K views
1:33This complaint about me was unfair | Emmanuel Sonubi
41.4K views
1:33Comment bellow how you would rank your friends | Emmanuel Sonubi
40.4K views
1:33We could all do with a purge day right about now, couldnât we? | Emmanuel Sonubi
39.3K views
1:03I still don't know how Sandi managed to do this trick | Emmanuel Sonubi
37K views
1:01Who are these signs even meant for? | Emmanuel Sonubi
36.4K views
1:10Opinions? Woody was definitely the worst friend | Emmanuel Sonubi
36K views
1:20This could have ended badly! | Emmanuel Sonubi
36K views
1:47I need to know... I'm not the only one am I? | Emmanuel Sonubi
33.9K views
1:31They always forget about the star signs⊠| Emmanuel Sonubi
33.9K views
2:10I really hope Michael Jordan wasnât watching this⊠How many did you get right? | Emmanuel Sonubi
33.3K 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
483.8K 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
5.7K 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
102 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.
