Ayo Adenekan

Comedian

Biography

A standout new talent who has already supported Sarah Keyworth, Olga Koch and Amy Matthews on tour, Ayo Adenekan is one to watch.

Joint winner of Best Newcomer at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 and the Bestie Award for Emerging Talent, Ayo has quickly become one of the most exciting new voices in UK comedy. His debut sold out its entire Edinburgh Fringe run, with three extra shows added, and earned nominations at the Comedians’ Comedian Awards for and across the press.

His award-winning Edinburgh debut show Black Mediocrity sold out the run and was a hit with audience and critics alike.

“a beautifully funny comedy set… bold, unfiltered and masterfully sharp” ★★★★★ (Binge Fringe), “comedy gold… genuinely exciting. The real deal” ★★★★ (The Herald), and “a quietly magnetic hour, full of personality” ★★★★ (The Recs).

Credits

Stage

Production Character Director Company
BLACK MEDIOCRITY 2025 Himself Brass Tacks Comedy

Television

Production Character Director Company
SNL UK Writer Universal Television
SCOTLAND STANDS UP 2025 Himself Sean Kerwin BBC Scotland
BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS 2025 Himself Geraldine Dowd BBC

Credits

Television

Production Character Director Company
QUEEN OF THE YEAR 2025 Various Michael Hines BBC One Scotland

Biography

A standout new talent who has already supported Sarah Keyworth, Olga Koch and Amy Matthews on tour, Ayo Adenekan is one to watch.

Joint winner of Best Newcomer at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 and the Bestie Award for Emerging Talent, Ayo has quickly become one of the most exciting new voices in UK comedy. His debut sold out its entire Edinburgh Fringe run, with three extra shows added, and earned nominations at the Comedians’ Comedian Awards for and across the press.

His award-winning Edinburgh debut show Black Mediocrity sold out the run and was a hit with audience and critics alike.

“a beautifully funny comedy set… bold, unfiltered and masterfully sharp” ★★★★★ (Binge Fringe), “comedy gold… genuinely exciting. The real deal” ★★★★ (The Herald), and “a quietly magnetic hour, full of personality” ★★★★ (The Recs).

Ayo Adenekan: Homeland Insecurity at Edinburgh Fringe 2026

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