Sam West lines up 15 comedians for a new eponymous comedy show

Sam West’s new comedy show is aimed at giving comedians a platform to launch their careers. Sam West, who is also a standup comedian, has lined up 15 humorists for the launch of his comedy show.

The Sam West Comedy Show will debut on Friday February 16th. Several comedians including former Hapa Kule news actor David Babu ‘Makulukulu’ is slated to perform at the Sam West Comedy Show which will be held at the Kenya National Theatre.

Meet the comedians

Brian Onjoro

Brian Onjoro is a standup comedian, script writer and creative director. He got his break in comedy after winning ‘The Last Laugh’ comedy competition by KBC in 2014.

His style has been described as intellectual, edgy, urban and hilarious with some fans calling him the ‘third world Chris rock’ due to his skinny frame and his hard hitting style.

Brian is also the founder of Nairobi comedy club which provides a platform for new urban comedians in Nairobi. He is currently working on his next one man standup comedy show and documentary that he plans to tour around the world.

George Waweru:

George Waweru is a 26 year old Kenyan standup comic who got his break performing at a Talent Show dubbed Talanta Mtaani. George is known for his satirical twist on most issues and often does not mince his words on stage.

He specializes in observational humor, deadpan, self-deprecating humor among a majority of others. He is currently a member of the Nairobi Comedy Club that performs regularly at most urban Nairobi joints.

David Babu:

David Babu is a comedian, actor, creative content developer, film maker, corporate events mcee, YouTuber etc.  David is currently hosting Comedy Arena, standup show on KBC which airs on Sundays.

His jokes entirely rotate on observational jokes, current trends, satire, culture, impressions/Impersonations, gender, social life, love etc.

MC Kogi:

MC Kogi aka Jamlick Kogi is a renowned MC, standup comedian and storyteller. He is an engaging corporate speaker and trainer.

He is the founder and CEO of Training, Coaching and Mentoring Africa (TCM Africa) that offers bespoke consultancy in capacity building and event planning. He is also a director at Keijei Entertainment and founder of Kogi Live show.

He has previously performed at Kenya Kona (2012), Laugh out loud-LOL (2012 on K24) and Sigana Moto Moto (QTV) shows.

Tom Daktari Comedian:

Andrew Wambua popularly known as Tom Daktari is a stand up comedian, professional actor and a script writer. He is currently a contestant in the Ultimate Comic Show which airs on Maisha magic East.

Tom Daktari formerly worked at  KBC on the comedy show ‘Comedy Arena’.

Chief Okuzo:

Chief Okuzo is a stand up comedian, creative director and an actor who has been featured in several TV shows including Real House helps of Kawangware, Auntie Boss, Jameni etc.

Savior Comedian:

Saviour (Arnold Asamba) is a Law student at Mount Kenya University. He is a promising upcoming comedian who has created waves with his unique way of standup comedy. He is currently a comedian at Comedy Arena (KBC).

MC Abakramer:

MC Abakramer is a stand up comedian, actor, script writer, director and a journalist. His first appearance on TV dates back to 2015 when he started working on KTN’s Jameni.

His style of comedy is basically the fusion of circular and real life-related jokes.

Wifi Comedian:

His real name is Benard Mosoti – a Computer Science student at CUEA, an actor, poet and a professional stand-up comedian. He is also a content developer and Script writer. Comedy is his passion, WiFi comedian is currently featuring on KBC’s Comedy Arena.

Sammy Kioko Comedian:

Sammy Kioko is a standup comedian, MC, actor, creative writer, a teacher by profession and a commercial model who has been featured in TV adverts such as Chapa Dimba na Safaricom etc.

Sammy has also been part of comedy shows across the country and now currently on Maisha Magic’s Ultimate Comic as a contestant.

Lumumba Comedian:

Brayo Lumumba is a stand up comedian, actor, writer and a public relation practitioner by profession.

Nazz Comedian:

Nasra Yusuf Ahmed aka Nazz is an upcoming standup comedian, she is currently a contestant on Maisha Magic’s Ultimate Comic.

Beast SeS:

Ses is a comedian hype MC, an actor and a creative director. He has been featured on KBC’s Vioja Mahakamani and Comedy Arena.

Felix Omondi

Felix Omondi started out as a comedian on Jalango with the Money before he got other gigs like Comedy Arena on KBC.