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 73 to 96 of 143.
0:53The north is friendlier OK! Do you agree? | Emmanuel Sonubi
23.2K views
0:36She knew me from WHICH website!? | Emmanuel Sonubi
23.1K views
1:35Stop guys, please, I'm just trying to live a normal life | Emmanuel Sonubi
22.9K views
2:23The apple doesn't fall far from the tree | Emmanuel Sonubi
22.3K views
1:33He didn't see that one coming... | Emmanuel Sonubi
21.9K views
1:10Drunk people are hilarious | Emmanuel Sonubi
21.2K views
1:26I'm sorry young people, but this is the 100% truth | Emmanuel Sonubi
21K views
1:31What would you do for £50,000? | Emmanuel Sonubi
20.1K views
1:06The strangest heckle I've ever had | Emmanuel Sonubi
19.6K views
1:01Michael Jordan is the GOAT! Who was your teenage obsession? | Emmanuel Sonubi
18.8K views
1:50Just demonstrating the emotional power of music... | Emmanuel Sonubi
18.6K views
1:26Playing pranks at a school maybe isn’t the best idea | Emmanuel Sonubi
18.1K views
0:45I had so much fun on House of Games, I hoped you enjoyed watching! | Emmanuel Sonubi
18.1K views
0:55I'm in desperate need of a character-building experience. | Emmanuel Sonubi
18K views
0:53If this is you, comment below, because I'd like to have a word... | Emmanuel Sonubi
18K views
1:49Do I regret it? Absolutely not. | Emmanuel Sonubi
17.8K views
0:43Why I wear skinny jeans | Emmanuel Sonubi
17.8K views
1:39My best advice for young people | Emmanuel Sonubi
17.2K views
2:18Can anyone beat this rugby initiation story? | Emmanuel Sonubi
16.8K views
1:35This is why I never speak to the audience...| Emmanuel Sonubi
16.4K views
0:58Seriously, who thought juggling kids would be a good idea? | Emmanuel Sonubi
16.1K views
1:01Edinburgh Unlocked Part 1 | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.9K views
1:47The dark side of musicals | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.6K views
0:09They’ve got a big pest problem | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.6K 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.
