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If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 48 - Teju Chosen - Executive CoachingTeju coaching the President Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2153 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 48 - Teju Chosen - Executive CoachingTeju coaching the President Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2023-09-2153 min
The Character of ComedyPresident Obonjo (Benjamin Bankole Bello)In this exciting and insightful episode Jim Judges interviews Benjamin Bankole Bello, the comedian behind character and self-declared leader of the Lafta Republic, President Obonjo.
This was recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Thanks to the City Cafe and Lucy and Robyn from the Podcast Hour who helped make it happen.
2023-08-2338 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 79: BENJAMIN BANKE BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJOIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful character comedian, BENJAMIN BANKO BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO about his comedy career.
Comedian Bello created President Obonjo, an inflated self-centred dictator pf the Lafta Republic, feigning to find easy solutions delivered on stage with mocking accuracy, amusement, and susceptibility. Obonjo has been a very successful standing-up comedian winning Luton Comedian of the Year, Runner-Up at Great Yorkshire Fringe and was a finalist in the Naty New Act of the year in 2016.
I have seen President Obonjo live on stage for Old Comedian of The Year in London in 2015...
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Comedy with an AccentS01E11 President Obonjo, Laftian (?) speaker - From Lafta Republic (?)For the avoidance of doubt, President Obonjo is a comedy character created by Anglo-Nigerian comedian Benjamin Bankelo Bello.In clear contrast to the brash, uber-confident and larger-than-life self-appointed African dictator in exile who speaks with a thick African accent, the comedian Benjamin Bankelo Bello is a soft-spoken, suburban Englishman who often wears a cardigan on top of his shirt.Benjamin has stormed his way on to the British comedy circuit as President Obonjo for more than a decade. So convincing is this character that some gullible punters actually believe The Lafta Republic does exist. That...
2022-10-1145 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 47 - Jeff InnocentThe man Jeff Innocent needs no introduction, President Obonjo detains Jeff Innocent's children and wife during this interrogation and releases them after the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-171h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 47 - Jeff InnocentThe man Jeff Innocent needs no introduction, President Obonjo detains Jeff Innocent's children and wife during this interrogation and releases them after the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-05-171h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 46 - Chris MarkiewiczLet me introduce you to Chris - Comedy Promoter , Comedian , Public speaker as the only Sexageneran visually impaired Comic of Polish Origin on the planet.We discuss visual impairment , age in Comedy , How do these elements influence his comedy.#visualimpairment #age #comedySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-0354 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 46 - Chris MarkiewiczLet me introduce you to Chris - Comedy Promoter , Comedian , Public speaker as the only Sexageneran visually impaired Comic of Polish Origin on the planet.We discuss visual impairment , age in Comedy , How do these elements influence his comedy.#visualimpairment #age #comedySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-05-0354 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 45 - Ice Man aka Tunde AlabiPresident Obonjo meets with an Old School mate Ice Man aka Tunde Alabi to discuss Dreams done die - Do They? Tunde Alabi is a change management consultant. You will finds this episode interesting #dreams #dreamsdontdie #change #managementconsultantSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-04-2559 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 45 - Ice Man aka Tunde AlabiPresident Obonjo meets with an Old School mate Ice Man aka Tunde Alabi to discuss Dreams done die - Do They? Tunde Alabi is a change management consultant. You will finds this episode interesting #dreams #dreamsdontdie #change #managementconsultantSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2559 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 44 - Tunde - Reflections on Black Lives MatterTunde returns to discuss Reflections on Black Lives MatterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-04-2033 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 44 - Tunde - Reflections on Black Lives MatterTunde returns to discuss Reflections on Black Lives MatterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2033 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 43 - Olumide Ayoola - Chasing DreamsPresident Obonjo catches up with Olumide Ayoola, A Pilot at KLM , -Olumide Ayoola and President Obonjo attended Government College Ibadan well over 40 years ago they catch up to talk about life and where it has taken them to.40 years on President Obonjo is President of Lafta Republic , Olumide Ayoola is a KLM pliot#pilot #nigeria #planes #klimSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-101h 09If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 43 - Olumide Ayoola - Chasing DreamsPresident Obonjo catches up with Olumide Ayoola, A Pilot at KLM , -Olumide Ayoola and President Obonjo attended Government College Ibadan well over 40 years ago they catch up to talk about life and where it has taken them to.40 years on President Obonjo is President of Lafta Republic , Olumide Ayoola is a KLM pliot#pilot #nigeria #planes #klimSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-04-101h 09If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 42 - Rudi LickwoodThis man needs no introduction the God Father of Comedy in the Black Comedy scene once an Eddy Murphy lookalike he gets to chat with President Obonjo about Comedy , life , Social issues and lots morre#rudilickwood #blackcomedy #Eddymurphy #Presidentobonjo #UKcomedySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-031h 14If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 42 - Rudi LickwoodThis man needs no introduction the God Father of Comedy in the Black Comedy scene once an Eddy Murphy lookalike he gets to chat with President Obonjo about Comedy , life , Social issues and lots morre#rudilickwood #blackcomedy #Eddymurphy #Presidentobonjo #UKcomedySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-04-031h 14If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 41 - Steve - Ex British Army Soldier meets Spoof DictatorPresident Obonjo is a Comedy Dictator well known Circuit Comedian who has been performing as an exiled dictator in the United Kingdom. A few days ago an Ex Army Officer wrote to President Obonjo stating that wearing the Royal Artillery badge could mean one day President Obonjo could be punched on the face.President Obonjo thought it would be good to invite the man who wrote the tweetfor a discussion , it was an interesting discussion.#Britisharmy #Laftarepublicarmy #Presidentobonjo #Stolenvalour #RoyalartillerySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/if...
2021-03-2927 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 41 - Steve - Ex British Army Soldier meets Spoof DictatorPresident Obonjo is a Comedy Dictator well known Circuit Comedian who has been performing as an exiled dictator in the United Kingdom. A few days ago an Ex Army Officer wrote to President Obonjo stating that wearing the Royal Artillery badge could mean one day President Obonjo could be punched on the face.President Obonjo thought it would be good to invite the man who wrote the tweetfor a discussion , it was an interesting discussion.#Britisharmy #Laftarepublicarmy #Presidentobonjo #Stolenvalour #RoyalartillerySupport this podcast...
2021-03-2927 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 40 - Njambi McGrathNjambi McGrath is a Kenyan born, UK comedian and author of Through The Leopard's Gaze. Winner of the prestigeous Hackney Empire New Act of the Year (NATYS) 2019. She has filmed 4 comedy Specials available on NextUp, Amazon, Apple. She was voted 1 of 5 top female comedians to watch by Fabulous Magazine 2012.African Comedian | NjambiMcGrathComedywww.njambimcgrathcomedy.co.ukSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2459 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 40 - Njambi McGrathNjambi McGrath is a Kenyan born, UK comedian and author of Through The Leopard's Gaze. Winner of the prestigeous Hackney Empire New Act of the Year (NATYS) 2019. She has filmed 4 comedy Specials available on NextUp, Amazon, Apple. She was voted 1 of 5 top female comedians to watch by Fabulous Magazine 2012.African Comedian | NjambiMcGrathComedywww.njambimcgrathcomedy.co.ukSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-03-2459 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 39 - Juwon OgungbeJuwon Ogungbe is a distinguished opera singer and composer, as well as a performer in a range of other genres. He has composed for the BBC, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Southbank Centre amongst many others.Juwon’s operatic works have been in various stages of development at Opera North, Grimeborn Opera Festival (Arcola Theatre) and at the Dhow Countries Music Academy, Zanzibar.King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba – Juwon’s most recent music theatre piece was premiered in 2019 and several of his new works have been publicly performed in 2020.
2021-03-1845 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 39 - Juwon OgungbeJuwon Ogungbe is a distinguished opera singer and composer, as well as a performer in a range of other genres. He has composed for the BBC, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Southbank Centre amongst many others.Juwon’s operatic works have been in various stages of development at Opera North, Grimeborn Opera Festival (Arcola Theatre) and at the Dhow Countries Music Academy, Zanzibar.King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba – Juwon’s most recent music theatre piece was premiered in 2019 and several of his new works have been public...
2021-03-1845 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 38 - Mr Cee ComedianMr Cee Comedian needs no introduction Cool, Charming & Conscious, Mr Cee is fast becoming comedians to watch out for on this 'Circus of Fun'. Mr Cee has performed at various venues such as The Hackney Empire, The Comedy Store and Jongleurs Battersea and has also supported Rudi Lickwood, Gina Yashere, Curtis Walker, Angie LeMar and Felix Dexter on their UK ToursSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-03-121h 12If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 38 - Mr Cee ComedianMr Cee Comedian needs no introduction Cool, Charming & Conscious, Mr Cee is fast becoming comedians to watch out for on this 'Circus of Fun'. Mr Cee has performed at various venues such as The Hackney Empire, The Comedy Store and Jongleurs Battersea and has also supported Rudi Lickwood, Gina Yashere, Curtis Walker, Angie LeMar and Felix Dexter on their UK ToursSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-121h 12If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 37 - Nabil Abdul Rashid - BGT FinalistEnjoyable conversation he needs know introduction Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-061h 13If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 37 - Nabil Abdul Rashid - BGT FinalistEnjoyable conversation he needs know introduction Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-03-061h 13If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 36 - Geoff SchummanGEOFF SCHUMANNENTERTAINER/BROADCASTER/TRAINER/LECTURERMEDIA BIOGRAPHYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-03-031h 04If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 36 - Geoff SchummanGEOFF SCHUMANNENTERTAINER/BROADCASTER/TRAINER/LECTURERMEDIA BIOGRAPHYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-031h 04If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 34 - Part 2 - Alex of Iroko TheatreThis is the second part of the interview with Alex of Iroko TheatreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-03-0130 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 34 - Part 2 - Alex of Iroko TheatreThis is the second part of the interview with Alex of Iroko TheatreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0130 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 35 -Exiled Dictator attends a Stand up Comedy CourseLafta Republic exiled dictator attends a Female Left Wing Stand Up Teacher - Stand Up Comedy CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-02-2848 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 35 -Exiled Dictator attends a Stand up Comedy CourseLafta Republic exiled dictator attends a Female Left Wing Stand Up Teacher - Stand Up Comedy CourseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2848 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 34 - Alex Oma Pius -Alex Oma-Pius FRSA holds MA degree in Dramatic Arts from the National Academy ofTheatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria. His love of Theatre-in-Education as a force forsocial change, encouraged him to form IROKO Theatre Company in 1996.IROKO Theatre are winners of The Guardian Charity award ‘for innovative approach toeducation’. The company uses African theatre art forms to enhance learning, skills,health and wellbeing of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Alex is responsible forconceiving, developing and producing all IROKO’s creative work. As a faci...
2021-02-2622 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 34 - Alex Oma Pius -Alex Oma-Pius FRSA holds MA degree in Dramatic Arts from the National Academy ofTheatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria. His love of Theatre-in-Education as a force forsocial change, encouraged him to form IROKO Theatre Company in 1996.IROKO Theatre are winners of The Guardian Charity award ‘for innovative approach toeducation’. The company uses African theatre art forms to enhance learning, skills,health and wellbeing of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Alex is responsible forconceiving, developing and producing all IROKO’s creative work. As a faci...
2021-02-2622 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 33 - Nelson T GombakombaNelson is a stand-up comedian living in Norwich, England. Venues I have performed include the Comedy Store and Comedy Cafe in London, Frog & Bucket in Manchester and many others across the country. He also featured on BBC Norfolk's New Comedy Show along with a monthly night I host at Gonzo's Tea Room in Norwich. My comedy awards include winning UEA's Got Talent 2015 (at the University of East Anglia), winning London's most brutal open mic which is King Gong at The Comedy Store, and Beat the Frog, a night that is considered the best open mic in the North East...
2021-02-151h 18If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 33 - Nelson T GombakombaNelson is a stand-up comedian living in Norwich, England. Venues I have performed include the Comedy Store and Comedy Cafe in London, Frog & Bucket in Manchester and many others across the country. He also featured on BBC Norfolk's New Comedy Show along with a monthly night I host at Gonzo's Tea Room in Norwich. My comedy awards include winning UEA's Got Talent 2015 (at the University of East Anglia), winning London's most brutal open mic which is King Gong at The Comedy Store, and Beat the Frog, a night that is considered the best open mic in the North East of...
2021-02-151h 18If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 32 - Richard Olatunde Baker - Talking DrumsBorn and raised in the UK of English-Nigerian parentage, I grew up listening to mostly African music and later developed a strong interest in various experimental / avant garde genres.My musical journey began aged 11, as a self-taught guitarist, although I naturally gravitated towards drums during my early twenties. I was lucky to be trained by traditional Yoruba talking drum masters, many of whom featured on the records I'd listened to as a youth. I also worked many other African Pro-percussionists in the 1990's. My drumming foundations are firmly rooted in playing frequently at all-night Af...
2021-02-0752 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 32 - Richard Olatunde Baker - Talking DrumsBorn and raised in the UK of English-Nigerian parentage, I grew up listening to mostly African music and later developed a strong interest in various experimental / avant garde genres.My musical journey began aged 11, as a self-taught guitarist, although I naturally gravitated towards drums during my early twenties. I was lucky to be trained by traditional Yoruba talking drum masters, many of whom featured on the records I'd listened to as a youth. I also worked many other African Pro-percussionists in the 1990's. My drumming foundations are firmly rooted in playing frequently at all-night African community ev...
2021-02-0752 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 31 - Elroy Welsh - Personal TrainerElroy Welsh is a struggling stand-up comedian and actor whose career would have gone well if it wasn't for COVID-19. He is also and a personal trainer and passionate about health and fitness even though he doesn't look as fit as those people you see on Instagram. Overall Elroy wants to entertain people and also help them become the best versions of themselves.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-041h 03If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 31 - Elroy Welsh - Personal TrainerElroy Welsh is a struggling stand-up comedian and actor whose career would have gone well if it wasn't for COVID-19. He is also and a personal trainer and passionate about health and fitness even though he doesn't look as fit as those people you see on Instagram. Overall Elroy wants to entertain people and also help them become the best versions of themselves.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-02-041h 03If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 30 - Mitch BennMitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor and is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show from 1999 to 2016.Mitch has a large online following and his recent comedy songs, such as F*ck All and Moving to Scotland, have amassed more than a million views.Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in the mid-1990s, bef...
2021-01-2957 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 30 - Mitch BennMitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor and is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show from 1999 to 2016.Mitch has a large online following and his recent comedy songs, such as F*ck All and Moving to Scotland, have amassed more than a million views.Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in the mid-1990s, before moving to London and becomi...
2021-01-2957 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 29 - Richard Stott - WellnessOriginating from Hull, Richard is an actor, comedian, voiceover artist and writer who trained at the Drama Studio London. He also completed a degree in Theatre Studies & English at the University of Manchester. Richard has been interviewed on The Nihal Arthanayake Show on BBC Radio 5 Live as well as for the Minds Over Matter podcast, BBC No Filter and London Live. He has also appeared in a BBC Quickies sketch for BBC Three.Richard performed his first show Wretched at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 as well as at Hull Truck Theatre and the Camden Fringe. Richard’s...
2021-01-251h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 29 - Richard Stott - WellnessOriginating from Hull, Richard is an actor, comedian, voiceover artist and writer who trained at the Drama Studio London. He also completed a degree in Theatre Studies & English at the University of Manchester. Richard has been interviewed on The Nihal Arthanayake Show on BBC Radio 5 Live as well as for the Minds Over Matter podcast, BBC No Filter and London Live. He has also appeared in a BBC Quickies sketch for BBC Three.Richard performed his first show Wretched at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 as well as at Hull Truck Theatre and the Camden...
2021-01-251h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 28 - EJ Penalba - Nextup ComedyPresident Obonjo spends time talking to EJ Penalba - Community Manager at Next Up.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-2152 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 28 - EJ Penalba - Nextup ComedyPresident Obonjo spends time talking to EJ Penalba - Community Manager at Next Up.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-01-2152 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 27 - Dele SosimiSosimi was born in Hackney, London, England.His career began when he joined Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Egypt 80 (1979–86). Sosimi then created Positive Force band with Femi Kuti, with whom he performed from 1986 to 1994. In both bands he was keyboard player, also musical director taking care of re-orchestrating and arranging music as well as handling the recruiting and training of new musicians.Based on Afrobeat, Dele's music is a blend of complex funk grooves, Nigerian traditional music, African percussion, underpinning the jazz horns and solos from other instruments, as well as rhythmical singing.Hi...
2021-01-171h 09If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 27 - Dele SosimiSosimi was born in Hackney, London, England.His career began when he joined Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Egypt 80 (1979–86). Sosimi then created Positive Force band with Femi Kuti, with whom he performed from 1986 to 1994. In both bands he was keyboard player, also musical director taking care of re-orchestrating and arranging music as well as handling the recruiting and training of new musicians.Based on Afrobeat, Dele's music is a blend of complex funk grooves, Nigerian traditional music, African percussion, underpinning the jazz horns and solos from other instruments, as well as rhythmical si...
2021-01-171h 09If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 26 - Joe JacobsJoe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationally, sharing bills with acts including Bill Burr, Stewart Lee and Mr. Motivator.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1653 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 26 - Joe JacobsJoe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationally, sharing bills with acts including Bill Burr, Stewart Lee and Mr. Motivator.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2021-01-1653 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 25 - Kate Copstick - The RantKate Copstick is a Paisley-born Scottish actress, television presenter, writer, critic, director and producer.She is best known for her roles on the children's TV shows No. 73 and ChuckleVision. She also played Marlene Marlowe in Marlene Marlowe Investigates and performed as part of the ensemble cast of former Saturday morning BBC kid's show On the Waterfront. Copstick executive-produced the Natural Born Racers TV series[2] that followed the Virgin Mobile Yamaha R6 Cup.Copstick is also well known as a commentator on human sexuality. After years writing for the Erotic Review,[4] she enjoyed it so...
2021-01-131h 48If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 25 - Kate Copstick - The RantKate Copstick is a Paisley-born Scottish actress, television presenter, writer, critic, director and producer.She is best known for her roles on the children's TV shows No. 73 and ChuckleVision. She also played Marlene Marlowe in Marlene Marlowe Investigates and performed as part of the ensemble cast of former Saturday morning BBC kid's show On the Waterfront. Copstick executive-produced the Natural Born Racers TV series[2] that followed the Virgin Mobile Yamaha R6 Cup.Copstick is also well known as a commentator on human sexuality. After years writing for the Erotic Review,[4] she enjoyed...
2021-01-131h 48If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 24 - Sharon Anderson - CounsellingSharon Biba Anderson. Integrative Counsellor/Well-being Coach. Supervisor.Studying for an MA in Mindfulness at Oxford. ( Fan of Ruby Wax ).Counselling experience in Couple Counselling, Substance Misuse, Bereavement,and Mental Health. Coaching one to one on holistic well-being.Currently working for a Community Based Mental Health Charity in East London.Since pandemic we are offering only online or telephone counselling.Interests include: Sharing time with my family/friends ..long walk/hiking. Yoga and Meditation.Reading groups and discussing Rumi or Proust. City Lit Choir...
2021-01-0859 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 24 - Sharon Anderson - CounsellingSharon Biba Anderson. Integrative Counsellor/Well-being Coach. Supervisor.Studying for an MA in Mindfulness at Oxford. ( Fan of Ruby Wax ).Counselling experience in Couple Counselling, Substance Misuse, Bereavement,and Mental Health. Coaching one to one on holistic well-being.Currently working for a Community Based Mental Health Charity in East London.Since pandemic we are offering only online or telephone counselling.Interests include: Sharing time with my family/friends ..long walk/hiking. Yoga and Meditation.Reading groups and discussing Rumi or Proust. City...
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If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 23 - Joe White - AustraliaOne of Joe’s recent career highlights was being chosen to support International comedian Max Amini in 2017/2018 and Maz Jobrani in early 2016/2018. Max and Maz are brilliant stand-up comics from LA, USA. Maz has featured in many films including: The Interpreter, Dragonfly and Friday After Next (alongside Ice Cube & Mike Epps). The tours saw Joe perform to a total crowd of more than 6,000 comedy lovers in four different states around Australia.In June 2016, Joe White became an ambassador for the Katina Woodruff Children's Foundation. He is very proud to be one of the ambassadors for this...
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If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 23 - Joe White - AustraliaOne of Joe’s recent career highlights was being chosen to support International comedian Max Amini in 2017/2018 and Maz Jobrani in early 2016/2018. Max and Maz are brilliant stand-up comics from LA, USA. Maz has featured in many films including: The Interpreter, Dragonfly and Friday After Next (alongside Ice Cube & Mike Epps). The tours saw Joe perform to a total crowd of more than 6,000 comedy lovers in four different states around Australia.In June 2016, Joe White became an ambassador for the Katina Woodruff Children's Foundation. He is very proud to be one of the ambassadors for this...
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If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 22 - Tunde Akinola - Reflections of 2020Former House Boy Tunde Akinola now a journalist meets with President Obonjo Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
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If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 22 - Tunde Akinola - Reflections of 2020Former House Boy Tunde Akinola now a journalist meets with President Obonjo Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 21 - Thenjiwe - South AfricaThe lawyer turned comedian is one of the most highly recognisedand popular stand up comedians on the road today. She recentlyreturned from her international tour of her latest one womanshow which ended by shooting her 5th comedy special THENJIWELIVE IN LONDON.Thenjiwe first burst into the comedy scene in 2013, beginning hercareer in London where she was voted finalist in the funny womanawards in the same year and has already performed all over SouthAfrica, UK, Belgium, America...
2020-12-3056 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 21 - Thenjiwe - South AfricaThe lawyer turned comedian is one of the most highly recognisedand popular stand up comedians on the road today. She recentlyreturned from her international tour of her latest one womanshow which ended by shooting her 5th comedy special THENJIWELIVE IN LONDON.Thenjiwe first burst into the comedy scene in 2013, beginning hercareer in London where she was voted finalist in the funny womanawards in the same year and has already performed all over SouthAfrica, UK, Belgium, America...
2020-12-3056 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 20 - Lynn Ruth Miller - AgeLynn Ruth Miller, dubbed the new Joan Rivers of Fringe Comedy, is the poster girl for growing old. She started doing stage comedies when she was 70 years old and had since received many accolades and recognitions. She won The Time Out and Soho Theatre (TO&ST) Award in 2014; 2015 Old Comedian finalist; made the top 100 in the UK in Britain’s Got Talent, won People’s Choice in 2009; 2015 Liberty Award Leicester Comedy Festival; semi-finals in the SF International Comedy Competition and Star of the Brighton Fringe Festival in 2009 and the finals in Bill Word’s Funniest Female Contest 2009. At 87, she has nu...
2020-12-241h 04If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 20 - Lynn Ruth Miller - AgeLynn Ruth Miller, dubbed the new Joan Rivers of Fringe Comedy, is the poster girl for growing old. She started doing stage comedies when she was 70 years old and had since received many accolades and recognitions. She won The Time Out and Soho Theatre (TO&ST) Award in 2014; 2015 Old Comedian finalist; made the top 100 in the UK in Britain’s Got Talent, won People’s Choice in 2009; 2015 Liberty Award Leicester Comedy Festival; semi-finals in the SF International Comedy Competition and Star of the Brighton Fringe Festival in 2009 and the finals in Bill Word’s Funniest Female Contest 2009. At 87, she has nu...
2020-12-241h 04If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 19 -The Man Behind President ObonjoIn this Episode, the man who created the character President Obonjo talks about how it all began and the challenges of playing a well loved character, President Obonjo makes an appearance in this Episode and discusses his Political Agenda.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-12-221h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 19 -The Man Behind President ObonjoIn this Episode, the man who created the character President Obonjo talks about how it all began and the challenges of playing a well loved character, President Obonjo makes an appearance in this Episode and discusses his Political Agenda.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-221h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 18 - Fabio Tedde - Pianist without BordersMy artist name is Pianist Without Borders,Website:https://pianistwithoutborders.comItalian-born Fabio Tedde was musically inspired from a very young age. His formative years were spent watching and learning from his father Mario Tedde, a renowned pianist and accomplished composer, on the picturesque island of Sardinia. Fabio’s appetite and passion for world music fuelled his worldwide travels and he often found himself in far-away lands completely immersed in their musical styles and culture.His travels brought him to London in May 2001.Pianist, Musician and Composer, Fabio ha...
2020-12-2039 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 18 - Fabio Tedde - Pianist without BordersMy artist name is Pianist Without Borders,Website:https://pianistwithoutborders.comItalian-born Fabio Tedde was musically inspired from a very young age. His formative years were spent watching and learning from his father Mario Tedde, a renowned pianist and accomplished composer, on the picturesque island of Sardinia. Fabio’s appetite and passion for world music fuelled his worldwide travels and he often found himself in far-away lands completely immersed in their musical styles and culture.His travels brought him to London in Ma...
2020-12-2039 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 17 - Durassie - Racial StereotypingDurassie is a London-based actor and physical performer. His passion for physical theatre and movement has allowed him to travel and perform at various international festivals around Europe, as well as uk venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Royal Opera House and Leeds Grand Theatre. As a bilingual voiceartist he has worked with clients such as Google, X-box and Expedia all in Swedish. With over five years of professional modelling experience he has modelled for Brands such as Gucci, New Look, Hush Puppies, Nike and Adidas. In 2018 he Choreographed...
2020-12-1850 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 17 - Durassie - Racial StereotypingDurassie is a London-based actor and physical performer. His passion for physical theatre and movement has allowed him to travel and perform at various international festivals around Europe, as well as uk venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Royal Opera House and Leeds Grand Theatre. As a bilingual voiceartist he has worked with clients such as Google, X-box and Expedia all in Swedish. With over five years of professional modelling experience he has modelled for Brands such as Gucci, New Look, Hush Puppies, Nike and Adidas.
2020-12-1850 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 16 - Saif Ak Comedian - International Politics, Climate Change, Rape, Murder Assassinations,Saif A.K. is a comedian, based in Egypt, who performs in English. He started in the UK, and even started Ronin Comedy to help accelerate the comedy industry in Egypt.#rape #murder #cars #internationalpolitics #climatechange #egyptSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-131h 02
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 16 - Saif Ak Comedian - International Politics, Climate Change, Rape, Murder Assassinations,Saif A.K. is a comedian, based in Egypt, who performs in English. He started in the UK, and even started Ronin Comedy to help accelerate the comedy industry in Egypt.#rape #murder #cars #internationalpolitics #climatechange #egyptSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-12-131h 02If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 15 - Tom Mayhew - Universal Basic IncomeTom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working-class – mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic – sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. His 2019 Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew, about being someone in their 20s living on benefits in austerity Britain, received 4 and 5 star reviews across the board, and transferred to a sell-out Soho Theatre run.After dropping out of university, Tom found himself unemployed for three years. Living in a small Home Counties town with no access to a car, he got stuck in a...
2020-12-1243 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 15 - Tom Mayhew - Universal Basic IncomeTom Mayhew is a critically acclaimed comedian, whose material about being working-class – mixing the personal and the political, with the punchline-rate of a one-liner comic – sets him apart from any other act on the circuit. His 2019 Edinburgh show I, Tom Mayhew, about being someone in their 20s living on benefits in austerity Britain, received 4 and 5 star reviews across the board, and transferred to a sell-out Soho Theatre run.After dropping out of university, Tom found himself unemployed for three years. Living in a small Home Counties town with no access to a car, he got...
2020-12-1243 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 14 - Ola Onabule' - MusicOla Onabulé has built an enviably solid music career through a relentless schedule both in the recording studio and as an international touring performer. He has always been interested in crossing cultural and musical boundaries. The emotion and virtuosity in his three-and-a-half octave baritone voice channels his poignant storytelling, which has given life to previous studio works exploring his Nigerian roots, his Western upbringing, family life, and musical influences ranging from jazz to soul, world, and pop.An ever-present theme in all his creative output, Onabulé́’s views on social injustice become the focus of th...
2020-12-0852 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 14 - Ola Onabule' - MusicOla Onabulé has built an enviably solid music career through a relentless schedule both in the recording studio and as an international touring performer. He has always been interested in crossing cultural and musical boundaries. The emotion and virtuosity in his three-and-a-half octave baritone voice channels his poignant storytelling, which has given life to previous studio works exploring his Nigerian roots, his Western upbringing, family life, and musical influences ranging from jazz to soul, world, and pop.An ever-present theme in all his creative output, Onabulé́’s views on social injustice become the focus of this lates...
2020-12-0852 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 12 - Jayden - TerrorismThis is a mind blowing interview with Jayden a Tik Tok fan based in America. After Jaydon responded to my tweet about Boko Haram I invited him to come and talk to me about what he knew about Boko Haram , Terrorism and other political issues.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0433 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 12 - Jayden - TerrorismThis is a mind blowing interview with Jayden a Tik Tok fan based in America. After Jaydon responded to my tweet about Boko Haram I invited him to come and talk to me about what he knew about Boko Haram , Terrorism and other political issues.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-12-0433 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 11 - Lucien Jack -LGBTI met Lucien Jack in Edinburgh 2019, after he stopped me for an interview in the streets of Edinburgh out of the blue, Luke decides he wanted to talk about LGBT hope you enjoy it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0248 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 11 - Lucien Jack -LGBTI met Lucien Jack in Edinburgh 2019, after he stopped me for an interview in the streets of Edinburgh out of the blue, Luke decides he wanted to talk about LGBT hope you enjoy it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-12-0248 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 10 - Martin Besserman - Freedom of RightsInvited Martin Besserman Comedy promoter to talk about 2020 so far.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-12-0127 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 9 -Don Biswas - PandemicCatching up with the Don himself - Don Biswas we discuss the Pandemic or PlandemicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-3040 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 8 - Spring Day - USAAn enjoyable interview with Spring Day we discuss Religion and its impact on the US electionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-3038 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 5 - Phil Amery -Army Uniforms , Electric CarsPhil Amery is the man who sells President Obonjo used Army Uniforms they discuss Electric Cars , Vaccines and Army UniformsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-2836 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 5 - Phil Amery -Army Uniforms , Electric CarsPhil Amery is the man who sells President Obonjo used Army Uniforms they discuss Electric Cars , Vaccines and Army UniformsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2836 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 6 -John Fleming - North KoreaPresident Obonjo has a chat with famous comedy blogger - John Fleming - They discuss North Korea and the Comedy world in the UKSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-2845 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 6 -John Fleming - North KoreaPresident Obonjo has a chat with famous comedy blogger - John Fleming - They discuss North Korea and the Comedy world in the UKSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2845 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 7 - Luca Cupani - House of LordsLuca Cupani chats with President Obonjo on Democracy and replacing the House of LordsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-261h 15If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 7 - Luca Cupani - House of LordsLuca Cupani chats with President Obonjo on Democracy and replacing the House of LordsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-261h 15
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 4 - Roland Saunders - BGT ExperienceMy fantastic guest Roland Saunders a great comedian , cabaret act known for his Donald Trump , Boris Johnson , Margaret Thatcher impressions we talk about Comedy , his BGT appearance and lots more. I enjoyed chatting with him.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-2145 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 3 - Sadia Azmat - HomelessnessWhat a pleasure to have Sadia Azmat as my guest we discussed homelessness and the state of British PoliticsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-2039 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 2 - Brandon Palmer - American ElectionsSecond Episode with President Obonjo interviewing Brandon Palmer - American Comedian we discuss the United States of America , I hope you enjoy it as much as I didSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-1735 min
If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 2 - Brandon Palmer - American ElectionsSecond Episode with President Obonjo interviewing Brandon Palmer - American Comedian we discuss the United States of America , I hope you enjoy it as much as I didSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1735 minIf Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 1 - Anil Desai - ImmigrationFirst Episode of a Podcast with President Obonjo and Anil DesaiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
2020-11-141h 00If Comedians Ruled The World with President ObonjoEpisode 1 - Anil Desai - ImmigrationFirst Episode of a Podcast with President Obonjo and Anil DesaiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-141h 00
Bliss of the AbyssEpisode 16 - How to Stave off a Coup (ft. President Obonjo)Welcome back to TBOTA!
Today... We have the first head of state as a guest: President Obonjo of the Lafta Republic, on the show.
On the anniversary of the attempted coup, we discuss Colonel Banjoko, #JusticeForBanjoko, dictatorships vs democracies, almost losing a decade's worth of work, Zoom gigs, Drive in gigs, how to stay sane in Lockdown, the save live comedy campaign and the state of the comedy industry.
Sign the petition to save live comedy here:
Save Live Comedy #savelivecomedy
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2020-07-1357 min
The Comedian's OutLuke PodcastPresident Obonjo: News Special 1President Obonjo joined me for a Facebook Live Coronavirus News Conference on Thursday 9th April. This is an abridged audio version for your listening.JOIN US AT 6:17pm EVERY THURSDAY ON FACEBOOK LIVE - GET REMINDER: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2995025980536209&id=272170719488429Follow Him: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obonjo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/President-Obonjo-Obonjo-Comedian-272170719488429/Twitter 1: https://twitter.com/realObonjoTwitter 2: https://twitter.com/laftarepublic-Twitter: @Luke...
2020-04-1555 min
Keeping Athena Company14. Keeping Athena Company - President ObonjoI was joined by character comedian President Obonjo otherwise known as Benjamin Bankole Bello. We chat about spending formative years in Nigeria, starting comedy a little later in life and whether or not we'll see this mad dictator in Nollywood. Plus he has a hidden talent...press play and all will be revealed. Benjamin is a treat and this was a pleasure to record!
More about President Obonjo:
n the age of Trump, populism and Brexit, the world probably doesn’t need another bloated ego pretending to give easy solutions. Thankfully what...
2019-11-0541 min
The Comedian's OutLuke PodcastPresident ObonjoPresident Obonjo, is a well-respected and increasingly successful stand-up comedian. As the larger-than-life, uber-confident, self-appointed, side-splitting dictator of ‘Lafta Republic’, President Obonjo has quietly been leading a comedy revolution to become the first President to take over the comedy industry by storm.In the age of Trump, populism and Brexit, the world probably doesn’t need another bloated ego pretending to give easy solutions. Thankfully what we need is a comedy character who skewers them with precision, hilarity and who isn’t afraid at showing vulnerability.This interview got suspended just before the hour mark because...
2019-10-211h 01
The Comedian's OutLuke PodcastPresident Obonjo TrailerCOMING SOONIn the age of Trump, populism and Brexit, the world probably doesn’t need another bloated ego pretending to give easy solutions. Thankfully what we need is a comedy character who skewers them with precision, hilarity and who isn’t afraid at showing vulnerability.President Obonjo, is an upcoming and increasingly successful stand-up comedian. As the larger-than-life, uber-confident, self-appointed, side-splitting dictator of ‘Lafta Republic’, President Obonjo has quietly been leading a comedy revolution to become the first President to take over the comedy industry by stormApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Xx98lA
2019-10-2000 min
Atletico SpudlandComedy Podcast | The Comedy Cast Interview with President Obonjo, Benjamin BelloWe have a very special episode today the current President of the Lafta Republic; President Obonjo.
Hello and welcome back to The Comedy Cast.
President Obonjo is an outrageously-funny character developed by Benjamin Bello, we had a great laugh together for the interview with some of it being done in character.
We spoke about Benjamin's comedy career and about how it all came together when he came up with the character of President Obonjo of the Lafka Republic. We also chatted about his influences and why he got into comedy in the first place.
We spoke too about being an...
2016-09-2900 min