If Comedians Ruled The World with President Obonjo
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -A Podcast by President Obonjo - Malcolm Hardee Award Winner 2019 - Head of state of Lafta Republic the greatest fictional country on earth. The only dictator in the world to host a podcast.
The Original African dictator selects his guests by threatening them and demanding they attend his podcast interview to discuss if comedians ruled the world providing them with a topic to discuss.
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Episodes
Episode 48 - Teju Chosen - Executive Coaching
September 21, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBTeju coaching the President Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 47 - Jeff Innocent
May 17, 2021 05:38 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe 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
Episode 46 - Chris Markiewicz
May 03, 2021 21:03 - 54 minutes - 50 MBLet 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 #comedy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 45 - Ice Man aka Tunde Alabi
April 25, 2021 19:10 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBPresident 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 #managementconsultant Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 44 - Tunde - Reflections on Black Lives Matter
April 20, 2021 21:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTunde returns to discuss Reflections on Black Lives Matter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 43 - Olumide Ayoola - Chasing Dreams
April 10, 2021 16:53 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBPresident 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 #klim Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 42 - Rudi Lickwood
April 03, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis 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 #UKcomedy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 41 - Steve - Ex British Army Soldier meets Spoof Dictator
March 29, 2021 17:29 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPresident 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 tweet for a discussion , it was an interesting discussion. #Britisharmy #Laftarepublicarmy #Presidentobonjo #St...
Episode 40 - Njambi McGrath
March 24, 2021 11:21 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBNjambi 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 | NjambiMcGrathComedy www.njambimcgrathcomedy.co.uk Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 39 - Juwon Ogunbe
March 18, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBJuwon 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 ...
Episode 39 - Juwon Ogungbe
March 18, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBJuwon 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...
Episode 38 - Mr Cee Comedian
March 12, 2021 18:47 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBMr 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 Tours Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 37 - Nabil Abdul Rashid - BGT Finalist
March 06, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBEnjoyable conversation he needs know introduction Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 36 - Geoff Schumman
March 03, 2021 13:27 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBGEOFF SCHUMANN ENTERTAINER/BROADCASTER/TRAINER/LECTURER MEDIA BIOGRAPHY Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 34 - Part 2 - Alex of Iroko Theatre
March 01, 2021 13:14 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis is the second part of the interview with Alex of Iroko Theatre Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 35 -Exiled Dictator attends a Stand up Comedy Course dy Course
February 28, 2021 15:46 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLafta Republic exiled dictator attends a Female Left Wing Stand Up Teacher - Stand Up Comedy Course
Episode 35 -Exiled Dictator attends a Stand up Comedy Course
February 28, 2021 15:46 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLafta Republic exiled dictator attends a Female Left Wing Stand Up Teacher - Stand Up Comedy Course Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 34 - Alex Oma Pius -
February 26, 2021 22:47 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAlex Oma-Pius FRSA holds MA degree in Dramatic Arts from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria. His love of Theatre-in-Education as a force for social change, encouraged him to form IROKO Theatre Company in 1996. IROKO Theatre are winners of The Guardian Charity award ‘for innovative approach to education’. The company uses African theatre art forms to enhance learning, skills, health and wellbeing of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Alex is responsible ...
Episode 33 - Nelson T Gombakomba
February 15, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBNelson 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...
Episode 32 - Richard Olatunde Baker - Talking Drums
February 07, 2021 20:17 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBBorn 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-pe...
Episode 31 - Elroy Welsh - Personal Trainer
February 04, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 58 MBElroy 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
Episode 30 - Mitch Benn
January 29, 2021 20:30 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBMitch 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 mov...
Episode 29 - Richard Stott - Wellness
January 25, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 57 MBOriginating 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 i...
Episode 28 - EJ Penalba - Nextup Comedy
January 21, 2021 17:25 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBPresident Obonjo spends time talking to EJ Penalba - Community Manager at Next Up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 27 - Dele Sosimi
January 17, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBSosimi 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, Afr...
Episode 26 - Joe Jacobs
January 16, 2021 19:46 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJoe 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
Episode 25 - Kate Copstick - The Rant
January 13, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBKate 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 w...
Episode 24 - Sharon Anderson - Counselling
January 08, 2021 19:57 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSharon 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 ...
Episode 23 - Joe White - Australia
January 03, 2021 20:29 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOne 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...
Episode 22 - Tunde Akinola - Reflections of 2020
January 01, 2021 20:03 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBFormer House Boy Tunde Akinola now a journalist meets with President Obonjo Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 21 - Thenjiwe - South Africa
December 30, 2020 05:28 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThe lawyer turned comedian is one of the most highly recognised and popular stand up comedians on the road today. She recently returned from her international tour of her latest one woman show which ended by shooting her 5th comedy special THENJIWE LIVE IN LONDON. Thenjiwe first burst into the comedy scene in 2013, beginning her career in London where she was voted finalist in the funny woman awards in the same year and has already performed all over South Africa, UK, Belgium, Americ...
Episode 20 - Lynn Ruth Miller - Age
December 24, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 59 MBLynn 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...
Episode 19 -The Man Behind President Obonjo
December 22, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn 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
Episode 18 - Fabio Tedde - Pianist without Borders
December 20, 2020 16:47 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBMy artist name is Pianist Without Borders, Website: https://pianistwithoutborders.com Italian-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 c...
Episode 17 - Durassie - Racial Stereotyping
December 18, 2020 12:43 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDurassie 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...
Episode 16 - Saif Ak Comedian - International Politics, Climate Change, Rape, Murder Assassinations,
December 13, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSaif 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 #egypt Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 15 - Tom Mayhew - Universal Basic Income
December 11, 2020 23:17 - 43 minutes - 40 MBTom 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 unemploy...
Episode 14 - Ola Onabule' - Music
December 08, 2020 13:54 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBOla 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...
Episode 12 - Jayden - Terrorism
December 04, 2020 22:34 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis 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
Episode 11 - Lucien Jack -LGBT
December 02, 2020 09:35 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBI 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
Episode 10 - Martin Besserman - Freedom of Rights
December 01, 2020 11:48 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBInvited Martin Besserman Comedy promoter to talk about 2020 so far. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 9 -Don Biswas - Pandemic
November 30, 2020 19:33 - 40 minutes - 37 MBCatching up with the Don himself - Don Biswas we discuss the Pandemic or Plandemic Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 8 - Spring Day - USA
November 30, 2020 19:24 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBAn enjoyable interview with Spring Day we discuss Religion and its impact on the US elections Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 5 - Phil Amery -Army Uniforms , Electric Cars
November 28, 2020 17:35 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPhil Amery is the man who sells President Obonjo used Army Uniforms they discuss Electric Cars , Vaccines and Army Uniforms Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 6 -John Fleming - North Korea
November 28, 2020 17:24 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBPresident Obonjo has a chat with famous comedy blogger - John Fleming - They discuss North Korea and the Comedy world in the UK Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 7 - Luca Cupani - House of Lords
November 26, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBLuca Cupani chats with President Obonjo on Democracy and replacing the House of Lords Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 4 - Roland Saunders - BGT Experience
November 21, 2020 11:44 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBMy 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
Episode 3 - Sadia Azmat - Homelessness
November 20, 2020 22:31 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat a pleasure to have Sadia Azmat as my guest we discussed homelessness and the state of British Politics Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 2 - Brandon Palmer - American Elections
November 17, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBSecond 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 did Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations
Episode 1 - Anil Desai - Immigration
November 14, 2020 18:52 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBFirst Episode of a Podcast with President Obonjo and Anil Desai Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ifcomediansruledtheworld/donations