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 49 to 72 of 143.
0:50Here's an idea for you to try out next time you pick the kids up from school | Emmanuel Sonubi
33K views
2:02One of the more awkward heckles I've had | Emmanuel Sonubi
32.3K views
1:29This was a bit of a tense situationā¦but at least I tried | Emmanuel Sonubi
31.9K views
2:19I'll never live this one down... | Emmanuel Sonubi
31.6K views
1:16Lets just say this one caused a few raised eyebrows... | Emmanuel Sonubi
30.1K views
0:38Be careful what you're drinking tonight...Happy New year, and stay safe! | Emmanuel Sonubi
30K views
1:37Not the response I was expecting. | Emmanuel Sonubi
29.7K views
0:58A warning to those of you at Wimbledon today - watch out for the Djokovic firm | Emmanuel Sonubi
29.4K views
1:37Enjoy your youth. This is the truth about getting old | Emmanuel Sonubi
29.3K views
0:51If you want to play the guitar, just follow these steps... | Emmanuel Sonubi
29.2K views
0:31If you're going to try it, you've got to do it properly | Emmanuel Sonubi
28.2K views
1:46I Hate being so talented! Stay tuned for a sing a long | Emmanuel Sonubi
26.4K views
1:12Iām not getting my kids a dog, I canāt do it. It would be unfair on them | Emmanuel Sonubi
26.3K views
1:32Iām very excited to be taking on the legendary London to Brighton Bike Ride | Emmanuel Sonubi
25.8K views
1:25It was all one big pretentious lie! | Emmanuel Sonubi
25.7K views
1:30Here's a hack for any of you off on holiday this summer | Emmanuel Sonubi
25.7K views
1:04The truth about having kids | Emmanuel Sonubi
25.3K views
1:27Ironically having heart failure on stage made the joke funnier | Emmanuel Sonubi
25.2K views
0:52Can't he just let us enjoy ourselves for once! | Emmanuel Sonubi
25K views
2:26There's comedy in everything. Even going to the hospital | Emmanuel Sonubi
24.8K views
1:08This cruise started badly and only got worseā¦ | Emmanuel Sonubi
24.2K views
0:58My hate for this movie is justified | Emmanuel Sonubi
24.2K views
0:25Why would anyone think I was making this up?! | Emmanuel Sonubi
24.1K views
1:13This is the true north-south divide | Emmanuel Sonubi
24K 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 AlƩshƩ
102 viewsChannels on this page: Aurie Styla, Russell Howard, Mo Gilligan, Babatunde AlƩshƩ
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.
