Njambi McGrath
- From Kenya
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut Q&A
NATYS 2019 winner Njambi McGrath is returning to Edinburgh with her new show Accidental Coconut, in which she examines the effects of Brexit and nostalgia for the British Empire. We talked to Njambi about her show, self discipline and African women getting a chance to share their perspective...
Funny Women, 1st August 201950 unmissable shows at the 2019 Fringe
We've picked out 50 - yes, fifty - of the offbeat, less mainstream offerings from this years jumbo Edinburgh Fringe line-up. Also, look out for our reviews article once the festival kicks off!
Rupert & Stuart, To Do List, 31st July 201950 word Fringe pitch: Njambi McGrath
This time it's the turn of...Njambi McGrath on Accidental Coconut.
The Reviews Hub, 28th July 2019Njambi McGrath: interview
Interview with Njambi McGrath.
Anna Rieser, Edinburgh Festivals, 25th July 2019Comedians' guide to Edinburgh
Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal Mile.
The Guardian, 12th July 2019Interview with Njambi McGrath
"Black history has to be prised out of the white narrative mainly concentrating on slaves instead of seeking to create a rounded view."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 9th July 2019+3 interview: Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut
"It's an exploration of someone whose identity was irrevocably changed by the impact of colonialism and how the two worlds have collided with the same result of an identity crisis."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 7th July 2019Njambi McGrath: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Njambi McGrath.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 7th July 2019New Act of the Year Final review
The New Act of the Year competition, running since 1987, has an impressive talent-spotting record. Previous finalists include Stewart Lee, Lee Mack, Harry Hill and Russell Brand. Tough acts to follow for 2019's champion Njambi McGrath.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th February 2019New Act of the Year results announced
Comedian Njambi McGrath has been chosen as 'top of the bill' at this year's New Act of the Year competition.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2019