Benjamin Bello
- Comedian
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Benjamin Bello: 'Edinburgh is getting more racist'
Benjamin Bello, who performs in the guise of comedy dictator President Obonjo, said he experienced three racial incidents during his ten-day run - something he never experienced previously.
Chortle, 23rd August 20235 Guaranteed Laugh-Fests at EdFringe 2023
Here are 5 Guaranteed Laugh-Fests at EdFringe 2023.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 30th July 2023President Obonjo on the Pleasance's dangerous Edinburgh Fringe decision
Benjamin Bankole Bello, who performs comedy as President Obonjo, is rather concerned by the Pleasance venue's banning of comedian Jerry Sadowitz's show at the Edinburgh Fringe...
Benjamin Bello, John Fleming's Blog, 16th August 2022Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2022 finalists announced
Nick Elleray, Hayley Ellis, Louise Leigh, Lucila San Martin, John Meagher, Firuz Ozari, Ashish Suri and Sam Williams will compete in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2022 final. The comedians involved in Silver Stand Up, UK Pun Championships and Union JACK Radio's Circuit Breakers have also been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2021Whose job is it to deal with aggressive comedy punters?
Benamin Bello, aka President Obonjo, has a close shave on stage.
Benjamin Bello, Chortle, 6th September 2021Lib Dems want jokers to set their agenda
The Liberal Democrats are inviting a bunch of jokers to help set their political agenda, including Bennett Arron, Rik Moore and President Obonjo.
Chortle, 28th July 2021Bedfringe 2021 interview: Stolen: President Obonjo
Interview with the great comic dictator.
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 22nd June 2021President Obonjo to debate with Piers Corbyn
With poll numbers lower than Count Binface, Piers Corbyn in unlikely to succeed in his bid to become London mayor. But whatever the outcome, he is guaranteed a face-to-face meeting with a world leader. Sort of. For the climate change denying, anti-vaxxer brother of the former Labour leader has landed a booking at the Monkey Business Comedy Club where he will debate with President Obonjo, the self-styled militaristic leader of the Lafta Republic.
Chortle, 5th May 2021UK Pun Championship 2021 line-up announced
The contestants have been revealed for the 2021 UK Pun Championship. Also, the finalists for Silver Stand Up Competition have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020John Fleming on podcasting with President Obonjo
Here's a chat I had last night with Malcolm Hardee Comedy Award winning performer President Obonjo aka Benjamin Bankole Bello for his podcast If Comedians Ruled The World. In the chat, I mention the Zircon satellite, which is incorrect. I think the satellite I should have mentioned was probably an ECHELON one.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 23rd November 2020