Njambi McGrath
- From Kenya
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Njambi McGrath interview
My show is called Black Black. The title came from my English mother in-law who upon discovering I was African consoled herself 'at least you are not black black.'
On The Mic, 3rd July 2022Fringe 2022: Njambi McGrath shares how comedy has helped her mental health
Mental health and stand-up, I don't know whether they are synonymous with one another, but both do seem to contribute something in the other.
Njambi McGrath, Female First, 26th May 2022Pleasance announces a new batch of Fringe 2022 shows
Tim Vine, Nick Mohammed, Nick Helm and Jayde Adams are among the comics to have announced new Edinburgh Fringe shows today.
Chortle, 3rd May 2022Radio 4 orders new comedies from Geoff Norcott and Mike Bubbins
Radio 4 has ordered new stand-up shows from Geoff Norcott and Mike Bubbins, as well as a panel show pilot fronted by Steph McGovern. The station is bringing back Meera Syal's chatshow, disabled comedy showcase The Thirteen Million Club, and Tom Mayhew, Ken Cheng and Njambi McGrath are among those who have also been recommissioned.
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2022Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut review
Britain has much work to do to come to terms with its horrific colonial past - and Njambi McGrath is here to encourage that conversation.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th October 2021Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut review
McGrath is smart and sardonic about the after-effects of British imperialism in Africa - even if she's just skimming the surface.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th October 2021Njambi McGrath interview
Accidental Coconut changed its title for radio to Becoming Njambi: "Because Radio 4 said: 'If you use that term on radio, referring to yourself, other people may think it's OK to use that derogatory term.'"
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 20th September 2021Cray Cray Cabaret review
Review of Phil Nichol's new monthly night at the Comedy Store.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2021Review: Stand Up 4 Women, Phoenix Arts Club
I'm not a comedy critic. I know what makes me laugh, and also that a good laugh is what we all need right now. I disclaim this primarily because Sikisa - host of the fifth annual Stand Up 4 Women comedy gala - has no time for comedy critics: "Just don't!" she breaks off to tell everyone. However, she has nothing to fear because the night, though uneven, gives enough good laughs, and all for a very good cause.
Matt Barton, A Younger Theatre, 8th March 2021Review: Stand Up 4 Women
Hosted by Sikisa live from a podium at the Phoenix Arts Club, the six performers appear via Zoom from their own homes enhanced by an invisible 'front row' with an invited Zoom audience of comedians (visible only to each other) providing a focus for the performer and adding a real-time laughter track that creates a bit of extra atmosphere.
Maryam Philpott, The Reviews Hub, 7th March 2021