Munya Chawawa
- Writer, comedian, executive producer and actor
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Munya Chawawa review
This is a big stage for a streaming star who's still a rookie stand-up, and at times his show feels over-engineered and effortful - but he still has enough honesty and charm to go far.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th October 2023Munya Chawawa: 'I pretended to be Idris Elba's son to get my foot in the door'
Social media sensation Munya Chawawa wants to change the face of British satire. He talks to Tom Nicholson about battling his inner critic on his first stand-up tour.
Tom Nicholson, i Newspaper, 13th October 2023Interview - Munya Chawawa
"The blessing and the curse of being a creative person is that in some ways, the world is never enough."
Louis Cammell, Snack Magazine, 10th October 2023How Munya Chawawa went from sketches on social media, to a nationwide tour
Viral moments always appear instant, or as if they came out of nowhere, but often there's a huge amount of work that's gone before the moment that eventually catches fire. Most people's first introduction to Munya Chawawa would be just such an instance.
Seth J Pereira, GRM Daily, 8th October 2023Taskmaster's best prize tasks: from dead pets to hiding in Greg Davies's wardrobe
From David Baddiel's dead cat to an unforgettable haircut reveal, these are Taskmaster's finest prize task entries.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 13th June 2023Sami Abu Wardeh lands Channel 4 satire on the super-rich, The Sheikh
Character comic and clown Sami Abu Wardeh takes the title role in The Sheikh, a satirical, semi-improvised show for Channel 4 in which he plays a Middle Eastern billionaire trying to immerse himself in British culture.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 shortlists revealed
The shortlists for Channel 4's National Comedy Awards 2023 have been revealed. Ghosts, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Derry Girls and After Life are up for Best Scripted Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2023What The Aitch prank show to launch on Snapchat
A prank show series in which Manchester rapper Aitch plays tricks on his friends and family is to launch on Snapchat this Saturday.
British Comedy Guide, 19th January 2023Munya Chawawa pilots late night Channel 4 sketch show
Munya Chawawa is piloting a late night sketch show for Channel 4, The Late Night Munyaverse.
British Comedy Guide, 5th January 2023