Ola (comedian) explained

Ola
Birth Name:	Olawale Gbaja-Biamila
Birth Date:	1987 8, df=yes
Occupation:	comedian, writer, actor
Alma Mater:	The London School of Economics and Political Science
Years Active:	2006–present

Idris Olawale Gbaja-Biamila (born 5 August 1987), known as Ola The Comedian or simply Ola, is a Nigerian British stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in England.^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Ola was born in 1987.^[3]

Career

His first gig was for the Aston University African-Caribbean Society in 2006. The next year he released 21, a self-published comedy DVD.

Ola has appeared on Plebs and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and was a finalist on ITV4's Search for A Stand Up Hero.^{[4] [5]} He has written for The Now Show, The News Quiz and Nathan Caton’s Can’t Tell Me Nothing.^[6]

Personal life

Ola is a devout Christian, and works Christian themes into his stand-up.^[7]

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ola The Comedian, comedian reviews : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide. Powder Blue Internet Business. Solutions. www.chortle.co.uk.
2. Web site: 237 – Ola The Comedian. 14 March 2018. The Comedian's Comedian.
3. Web site: Ola The Comedian, comedian news : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide. Powder Blue Internet Business. Solutions. www.chortle.co.uk.
4. Web site: Comedians - Ola. Webwax. Ltd. 15 March 2019. The Comedy Club.
5. Web site: Idris Olawale Gbaja-Biamila . imdb.com . 13 July 2021.
6. Web site: Ola the Comedian*. Ola the Comedian*.
7. Web site: FRINGE 2018: Ola the Comedian on how Christianity shapes my comedy. JOE.co.uk.