Comedian Waris

Comedian Waris
Comedian Waris
Born
Abdul Waris Umaru
NationalityGhanaian
EducationOdorgonno Senior High School
OccupationComedian
Years active2015–present
Awards2018 Most Influential Comedian

Abdul Waris Umaru, known as Comedian Waris, is a Ghanaian comedian and actor.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life

Comedian Waris was born in Kumasi; his father is Umaru Ibrahim. He had his primary education at Kingsway School and went on to Odorgonno Senior High School. His tertiary education was at Top Media School where he graduated in 2014.[6]

Career

Waris worked as an intern at both Top FM and Rainbow Radio as sound engineer in 2014[7] and later moved to Channel5 TV in the same year. In 2015 he worked at ecstasy entertainment as a stand-up comedian and personal assistant to award-winning comedian DKB.[2] He established the Waris Foundation,[8] which occasionally donates to people living in the streets in Ghana.[9][10]

Influences

Waris has cited Kevin Hart, DKB, OB Amponsah, Lekzy de Comic, Clemento Suarez, Snoop Dogg as his influences.[11]

Filmography

Online skits

  • Don't Leave Me Challenge
  • Fear Women
  • Accra Mall Love
  • Journey to Benin
  • Adventures of Waris
  • Obinim Shoe Challenge
  • Don't Steal From Efo
  • Breast of No Nation
  • False Prophet (comedy)
  • Mobile Phone Yawa
  • Something Must Kill A Man
  • Condition Of Nose Mask
  • The Best Comedian In Ghana - Comedian Waris

Movie Series

  • Agenda Boys
  • Fufu funu

Videography

Discography

Awards

Awards and Nominations by Comedian Waris
Year Award Body Result Ref
2020 Student Favorite Comedian Of the Year Ghana Students Award Nominated [18]
2020 Best Skit Act Of The Year COPO Award Won [19]
2019 Best Comedian Ghana Entertainment Award USA Nominated [20]
2018 Most Influential Comedian High School Excellence Award Won [18]

References

  1. ^ "Comedian Waris, Ghana's celebrated comedian". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  2. ^ a b Online, Peace FM. "Meet Comedian Waris, Ghana's Fast Rising Comedian". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  3. ^ "Top 10 comedians in Ghana at the moment". GhanaWeb. 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  4. ^ "Meet Waris, Ghana's fast rising Comedian". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  5. ^ "Comedian Khemikal and Waris raise the flag of Ghana high with excellent performance in Nigeria". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  6. ^ "Meet Comedian Waris, The Young Stand Up Comic Leading The New Era of Comedy". GhGossip. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  7. ^ "Meet Comedian Waris, The Young Stand Up Comic Leading The New Era of Comedy". GhGossip. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  8. ^ Tbwoy, Blacc (2023-02-14). "Comedian Waris to giveaway 1,000+ cedis to active fans every month ending". Lawrence Postings. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  9. ^ Quist, Ebenezer (2020-07-31). "Comedian Waris shares food to the vulnerable to mark his birthday". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  10. ^ "Comedian Waris Fetes The Needy On Kaneshie Streets Ahead Of His Birthday Tomorrow". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  11. ^ kofighozt (2023-07-09). "5 Comedians Who Inspired Waris, In His Own Words » www.ezone57.net". ezone57. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  12. ^ "Kobi Rana's 'Akwaaba' premieres on Vals Day". Graphic Showbiz Online. Archived from the original on 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
  13. ^ Agency, Ghana News (2020-08-15). "Sista Afia drops new banger featuring Fameye". News Ghana. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  14. ^ "Video: Nothing I Get by Fameye | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  15. ^ "Video: Destiny by Fameye | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  16. ^ "Video: Favour Us by Ogidi Brown feat. Kofi Kinaata | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  17. ^ "Ghana's Comedian Waris enlists Wutah Kobby and Exodus Links for 'Agenda Boys': Listen - GRUNGECAKE". grungecake. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  18. ^ a b "Check Out Nominations And Awards Of Comedian Waris". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  19. ^ "Nominees for COPO Awards officially unveiled". GhanaWeb. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  20. ^ "2020 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA announced". GhanaWeb. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2020-09-10.

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