After Dinner SpeakersEmmanuel Sonubi is a London-based stand-up comedian whose rise in the UK comedy scene has been remarkably fast and widely celebrated. Since making his debut in 2016, he has grown from performing at open mic nights to headlining major venues – most notably hosting BBC’s Live at the Apollo.
His powerful stage presence and razor-sharp wit have earned him top industry recognition, including nominations such as:
- Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show (2023)
- Best Newcomer (2022)
- Chortle Award nomination for Best Club Comic (2023)
- Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe Award for Best Show (2025)
Emmanuel Sonubi TV Credits include:
- Live at the Apollo – BBC
- Comedy Central Live – Comedy Central
- Richard Osman’s House of Games – BBC
- Celebrity Weakest Link – BBC
- QI – BBC
- Celebrity Mastermind – BBC
- Have I Got News for You – BBC
- Pointless Celebrities – BBC
- Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains – DAVE/U
- Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable – DAVE/U
- Rosie Jones’ Out of Order – DAVE/U
- The John Bishop Show – ITV
- Sorry, I Didn’t Know – ITV
Emmanuel Sonubi’s comedy draws heavily from his real-life experiences. Born and raised in North London as the youngest of six children, he infuses his storytelling with humour shaped by his upbringing and years spent working as a bouncer in some of the city’s most infamous nightclubs. His material combines authenticity, relatable observations, and high-energy delivery.
In 2019, Sonubi survived a life-changing health emergency after going into heart failure during a performance in Dubai. This event became the foundation of his critically acclaimed show ‘Life After Near Death‘, a standout piece exploring resilience, identity, and confronting your own mortality.
With a rapidly growing social media following and an ever-expanding fan base, Emmanuel Sonubi continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
His blend of heartfelt storytelling, genuine authenticity, and crowd-pleasing comedy cements him as one of the UK’s most exciting and influential comedic voices on TV, in comedy clubs and at corporate events.
Book Emmanuel Sonubi to perform a stand-up comedy set at your next event, or to host your awards ceremony.
