Munya Chawawa
- Writer, comedian, executive producer and actor
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Sami 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 2023Prince Andrew: The Musical review
Plays the Epstein scandal for laughs in a way that is ... not OK.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 29th December 2022Prince Andrew: The Musical review
A darkly fitting conclusion to a year of royals taking over TV.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 29th December 2022The National Comedy Awards to return to Channel 4 in 2023
The National Comedy Awards are returning to Channel 4 in 2023. Hosted again by Tom Allen, this time they will be broadcast live. Longlist voting is now open.
British Comedy Guide, 19th December 2022Munya Chawawa plays the King in Channel 4's Prince Andrew: The Musical
Munya Chawawa, Harry Enfield, Emma Sidi, Joe Wilkinson, Jenny Bede and drag queen Baga Chipz have joined the cast of Kieran Hodgson's Prince Andrew: The Musical for Channel 4.
British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2022Munya Chawawa's first live tour
Comedian and social media star Munya Chawawa has announced his debut live tour, taking place in October 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2022Munya Chawawa on fame, political comedy and Zimbabwe
When you think of Munya Chawawa comedy, politics and eyebrows probably spring to mind.
Manish Pandey and Rick Kelsey, BBC, 4th November 2022