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 97 to 120 of 143.
0:40I can't believe she just said that! | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.5K views
0:22I havenât changed a bit IYKYK | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.5K views
1:37Holiday hack! Try this if you want free ice cream | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.2K views
0:45I Like Being Big | Emmanuel Sonubi
15.1K views
0:58With a name like that, I couldnât resist! | Emmanuel Sonubi
14.3K views
1:53If you grew up with sisters YOU KNOW the struggle | Emmanuel Sonubi
13.3K views
1:34This might be the dumbest sign ever made... Seen worse? Let me know. | Emmanuel Sonubi
13.2K views
1:41What would you do on your purge day? | Emmanuel Sonubi
12.8K views
1:11Is it time to bring back fear? | Emmanuel Sonubi
12.1K views
5:16Learning on the job | Emmanuel Sonubi
12.1K views
1:18When it comes to musicals, I just can't help it | Emmanuel Sonubi
11.9K views
1:38Tried to help. Made it weird. | Emmanuel Sonubi
11.9K views
2:41Reinventing myself in Faliraki. It didn't go well. | Emmanuel Sonubi
11.5K views
1:04I love Musical theatre. Wicked was great, but Annie will always be the one | Emmanuel Sonubi
11.4K views
2:34The time I met Denzel Washington... While dressed as Daddy Cool | Emmanuel Sonubi
11.1K views
1:36The comedy gods really came through here | Emmanuel Sonubi
11.1K views
0:385 more tips to make sure youâre making the most of your workout | Emmanuel Sonubi
11K views
4:47What Would YOU Do on Purge Day? | Emmanuel Sonubi
10.9K views
18:07Don't be a D*CK! | Emmanuel Sonubi
10.6K views
2:05Watch out for those geared up Carlos Alcaraz fans at the Wimbledon Final! | Emmanuel Sonubi
10.4K views
0:25This is why it's always important to listen! | Emmanuel Sonubi
10K views
3:33Being a Bouncer VS Being a Parent| Emmanuel Sonubi
9.9K views
4:43Why I never speak to the audience | Emmanuel Sonubi
9.7K views
1:04Happy Valentine's Day! Remember, 7 minutes is all you need | Emmanuel Sonubi
9.6K 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.
