Black Comedy Awards 2013
The much anticipated Black Comedy Awards are back!!!
The nominees were announced at The Black Comedy Awards Nominees Soiree on 16th July 2013 at the Ramada Encore London West.
A further very special announcement to the general public was made in the grandest of fashions with a unique and fantastic launch of the nominees and voting process at Buckingham Palace on 26th July 2013.
View the photos and videos here from the Launch Soiree and the Buckingham Palace Launch Event
Blackwood Scores Wembley Hat-trick
Voting and ticket sales open – 7th November 2013.
View the nominees & winners 2013 here
The Event – Thursday 19th December 2013
You will have a fantastic opportunity to be part of a unique night to celebrate, honour and laugh with the funny men and women who had audiences roaring with laughter in 2012 and 2013.
Not only will they be combined with a festive Christmas Party, they will also mark the 10th anniversary of the eagerly anticipated awards ceremony.
During the Christmas After Party, attendees will also get the opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars of today and tomorrow from the worlds of business, comedy, music, theatre, sport and TV.
Performers
* Slim – Best Male Comedian 2012 The Black Comedy Awards
* Glenda Jaxson – Nominee – The Black Comedy Awards 2013
* Linda Hargreaves – Nominee – Best Female Newcomer 2013
* Njambi McGrath (Kenya)- Nominee – Best Female Newcomer 2013
* Nicci (Jamaica) Singer
*** Awards to be presented by a selection of VIP dignatories ***
Book Tickets
Prices
£15 – After Party – From 10.30p.m.
£25.00 + booking fee – Awards and After Party tickets
£30.00 – Awards and After Party tickets – on the night of the awards
£45.00 + booking fee- (£50 on the night) – Includes Caribbean meal, table service, complimentary drinks and After Party.
Ticket price includes entry to after party until 2a.m.
Book Tickets here for the Awards Ceremony on 19th December 2013
Voting for 2013 Awards
Round 1 – Voting for a long-list of nominated comedians – 27th July 2013 to 3rd October 2013
Round 2 – Voting by the general public between – 7th – 22nd November 2013
(The top five per category (or less depending upon the number of nominees) as voted for by the general public qualify for round 3)
Round 3 – Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 19th December 2013
2013 Nominated Comedians
Best Female Newcomer
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Natalie Roberts
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Natalie Roberts has been charming audiences with her bubbly outlook and her wry, observational comedy on subjects as diverse as relationships, work and life as a Black Essex girl. |
Variety D
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The baby of the stand up comedy circuit, aged just 21. Inspite of her tender years, this recent Drama graduate (19.07.13) is highly versatile and already has a career spanning from Script-writer to Actress to ComedienneVariety D is a Controversial Comedienne & she keeps everything REAL to the fullest. Comedy is her main talent. She has performed in so many venues such as The Drum Theatre (Birmingham), Broadway Theatre (Catford), Lyric Hammersmith and Edinburgh ‘FRINGE’ Festival etc (Scotland).”I dont wanna be a star, you only see them at night. . . I wanna be a Legend, you see them day & night” “So if you don’t think outside the box, you will take my stuff WAY too seriously. If you’re not one of those people then welcome to VARIETY Ds world which has Lots Of Various Entertainment = LOVE .” |
Best Male Newcomer
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Aurie Styla
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Aurie Styla, a young entertainer from London is mostly known for his performing as a stand-up comedian & presenter. He is remembered for his charisma, tongue-in-cheek banter and fluid delivery. His performances include music, dance, parody (Monster girl above) and poems, such as ‘Not one single seat’ whilst taking the micky out of Nick Griffin and the BNP.Since 2010, Aurie (affectionately nicknamed ‘Captain’) Styla has been on stage since he was 15. Up to now, Aurie has had the pleasure of working with the likes of Will.I.Am, Cheryl Cole, Wayne Rooney… Comedians such as Wil Sylvince, Tony Woods, Ruperto Vanderpule, John Simmit, Geoff Schumann, Eddie Kadi and many more.Aurie has many comedy skills to be considered as a nominee. |
Dizzel
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New comic coming out of north London “Dizzle” has burst on the scene with his energetic and bad boy style comedy. Since arriving on the scene on 1st April 2012, he has worked with the numerous comedians, including Richard Blackwood, Rudi Lickwood, Kojo, Eddie Kadi and Kane Brown. |
Jr Booker
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Junior Booker is a young talented comedian from South West London. He has been entertaining people all over the UK with his witty and laid back comedy performances for a number of years. Not to be missed, and is a nominee. |
Kae Kurd
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Kae Kurd, is an upcoming young British-Kurdish entertainer hailing from South London. Beginning his career in the early spring of 2011, he has quickly bloomed into both a charismatic presenter and a hilarious comedian. Kae was first flung into the world of entertainment when he applied for the Kiss FMs Chosen One presenter search, whilst on a lunch break, after successfully reaching the finals. He is hilariously modern with his stories and jokes, will also go through the nomination rounds. |
Shabba
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Shabba the Comedian, had a former professional lucrative career as a dancer for 10 years. He went to a dance school for two years and he studied ballet, tap, modern and jazz. In 2011 he decided to take a risk and venture into the unknown world of comedy, He use to be a presenter, hosting gigs and finally landed a regular slot at The Comedy Club in Streatham. He is well known for his comedy show Wahala. He has performed everywhere. He works the Black comedy circuit, look out for this ex dance hall comedian, when the nominations are up! |
Travis J
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To describe TRAVIS JAY, words like, crazy, animated, and outlandish come to mind. Travis is very quick witted, with an interesting observation on life.Travis is no stranger to comedy having been around comedy all his life, being the son of Angie Le Mar. Some of his influences are the likes of Bernie Mac, Dick Gregory, Dane Cook, John Bishop, George Carlin, Katt Williams and the comedian he most admires is non other than Dave Chappelle.Travis Jay prides himself on standing out, you can guarantee he won’t play it safe on stage. This young man can be quite intelligently controversial. Read a fascinating and informative interview with Travis in InspireLS magazine. |
Best Female Comedienne
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Andi Osho
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Having reached the final of no less than five major new talent competitions in her first year, ANDI OSHO is definitely regarded as one to watch.As well as an established performer on the stand up circuit, Andi is proving to be a popular guest on radio and TV for her cheeky, quick wit and effervescence. In 2011 her appearances included several guest spots on Radio 1, Big Brother’s Big Mouth and Little Brother (E4) and The Culture Show (BBC2).Tiemo’s review of Andi Osho’s ‘Afro-Blighty’ at Edinburgh Festival 2010. |
Annette Fagon
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Annette Fagon is a loud and engaging comic making fast progress on the UK comedy circuit.Currently talking – loudly – about everything from hoodies and mobile phone habits to Beyonce’s mental state, she has made rapid progress, appearing at theatres such as Harrow Arts Centre, Nottingham Playhouse, The Drum and comedy clubs such as Jongleurs.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/mek-mi-laugh-and-comedy-untapped-5th-may-2013/Talk of the Town Review |
Ava Vidal
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AVA VIDAL is a cool and composed performer with an intriguing past. She was a teenage mum, she earned a living as a prison officer before turning to stand-up, a move inspired by watching Chris Rock.
Widely acclaimed as a face of the future by the critics, Ava is certainly an act to watch.Tiemo review – ‘Lessons I Should have learned’. Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Agust 2010 |
Donna Spence
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Donna Spence has been a comedian for many years and regularly compere’s comedy shows. In April 2013 she hosted the ‘Funny–n-stiletto’s’ tour that took in Birmingham, London and Nottingham. |
Felicity Ethnic
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FELICITY ETHNIC burst onto the Black comedy scene in the ‘90s and quickly stamped her mark as a uniquely talented and versatile comic writer and performer. Her often poignantly comic creations regularly appeared during the emergence of Black British farce such as Independent Black Woman, the first such comedy to reflect the experiences of first generation modern Black Britons.Felicity Ethnic won Best Female Comedian at The Black Comedy Awards 2012 and also performed at that awards ceremony on 4th April 2012 at the UCL Bloomsbury Theatre. |
Gina Yashere
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Gina Yashere has worked the stand up comedy circuit in the UK for over a decade now, although she is probably best known for her appearances on several UK panel shows, including Mock the Week where she is a regular guest. Gina Yashere is also well known for being the first ever British person to appear on popular US comedy show ‘Def Comedy Jam’. Since 2009 she has been primarily based in Los Angeles.Tiemo review of ‘The Return of the Skinny Bitch!’ Harrow Arts Centre, 28th October 2011. |
Glenda Jaxson
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Double award winning Glenda Jaxson is one of the most in-demand comediennes on the black comedy circuit. She was the headline comedian for Hackney Empire’s prestigious 291 club final……..She is also making herself a name in the mainstream after knockout gigs for the Jongleurs comedy chain. Although she doesn’t like to make it known, she has been arrested several times for causing ‘grievous bodily harm’ to audience members who have laughed so hard that they have fallen off their chairs and hurt themselves!Reviews – Tiemo’s review of Glenda’s recent performance as the sold female Comedienne at ‘The Sex Factor Comedy Show’, 25th February 2012, as well as two other 2011 reviews can be found on the ‘Comedy Reviews‘ section of our blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrZYw5MeRcM |
Miss London
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Miss London has won many awards already in her short comedy career, including the Funny Women Awards 2009. She has played numerous gigs on the UK comedy circuit and built up a large following. This has been augmented by her parallel TV career, for she has been a Presenter for CBBC and has filmed her first movie. This young lady will go far. |
Best Male Comedian
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Axel
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Axel at ‘About 2 Blow’ 27th April 2013 is a rising star of the comedy circuit. He will be a strong contender for Best Newcomer and a good contender too for Best Male comedian. |
Babatunde
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Babatunde started comedy at the age of 17 and won award awards in 2005 for Best Newcomer at The Black Entertainment Comedy Awards and Best Newcomer at Da Comedy Funhouse in 2004.Babatunde is best known for his funny impressions of being a young Nigerian growing up in North London. He has performed at major venues such as Alexander Theatre, Bloomsbury Theatre, Broadway Theatre and Hackney Empire.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/about2blow/ |
Curtis Walker
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Curtis Walker started in comedy in the later Eighties, as half of the double act Curtis & Ishmail, alongside a comic called Ishmael Thomas. The pair hosted the second series of the BBC stand-up show Paramount City in 1991. He was also in the cast of BBC 2’s black sketch show The Real McCoy, which started in the same year, and co-hosted Blouse And Skirt with Gina Yashere in 1996. Walker was the voice of Carlton in the CBBC’s children’s comedy series Kerching, has appeared in Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive, the Lenny Henry Show and Ed Stone is Dead and has a role in the 2007 film Mutant Chronicles.As a stand-up, he is a regular on the Jongleurs circuit and performed a one-man show entitled Right Now. Curtis will be performing at The Black Comedy Awards 2013 on 3rd October 2013 at The Clapham Grand. |
Dane Baptiste |
Dane Baptiste is a stand up comedian from South East London. He first won acclaim on the urban circuit performing alongside some of its biggest stars.Since moving over to the mainstream circuit he has risen up the ranks quickly achieving notable success in numerous comedy competitions and is now a regular at some of the country’s most famous venues including Up the Creek, Comedy Café, Frog & Bucket and Jongleurs. He is known for his amicable stage persona, his brilliant take on all of life’s irritations. He performs around the UK and various excellent comedy clubs, and will be a nominee for the BCAs. |
Eddie Kadi
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Since winning the BECA Award for Best Comedy Newcomer in 2006 Eddie Kadi has been thrown into the comedy spotlight. The Congolese native has become a familiar face in recent years, boasting sell out performances and even a regular spot on the prestigious BBC 1Xtra radio show.Most recently Eddie has caught the attention of online bloggers and music enthusiasts with his hilarious take on the ‘behind the scenes’ concept. His sets raise spirits instead of eyebrows, making him unique and refreshing.Eddie has received many well deserved accolades in a journey which includes sold out concerts at the Hammersmith Apollo, Hackney Empire and the IndigO2 (twice in 2009), a 4 disc DVD collection, numerous television and film projects. |
Felix Dexter
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Veteran comedian, famous for appearances on The Real McCoy and character comedy creations such as Nathaniel the Accountant.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/carnival-comedy-club/ |
Geoff Schumann
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In recent years Geoff has hosted the very popular Comedy Carnival nights at The Tabernacle, West London.From August 1997 until March 2004 Geoff hosted the highly popular breakfast show on Choice Fm. Schumann was hailed as the Urban morning voice of London. He also had the highest ever rated programme on the station, this being his highly successful comedic/serious weekend solo show (Schumann Shuffle). He has been described as the most popular broadcaster in Choice FM’s 20 year History. |
Kane Brown
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A rising young star of the comedy circuit, Kane Brown recently performed one of his most important shows to date, his first one man show, ‘Never Hekle a Comedian’ at Broadyway Theatre, Catford, London.Kane will be performing at The Black Comedy Awards 2013 at The Clapham Grand, 3rd October 2013. |
Kojo
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Leo Muhammad
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Mr Cee
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Quincy
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Richard Blackwood
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Richard Blackwood claims he always wanted to be a performer. His inspiration has come from other comedians like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock, and his comedic style can be described as an amalgam of these three, with a healthy dose of African-Caribbean and South London humour.After graduating with a business degree, he did a one-off gig at ‘The Spot’ in Covent Garden, and from there his popularity grew. He did guest spots on ‘The A- Force’, BBC2’s late night black entertainment programme, as well as sketches on ‘The Real McCoy’ and ‘Five Night Stand’. He has had his own talk show on Channel Four, hosted ‘Singled Out’ and ‘MTV Select’ on MTV, and does work on the BBC digital channels.Richard starring as the ‘Donkey’ in ‘Shrek’ in London’s West End between 2011-13 and for that role won ‘Best Comedian Acting’ in The Black Comedy Awards 2012. He is a nominee once again for his role in that play in this year’s Black Comedy Awards 2013.Tiemo Talk of the Town review of Richard Blackwood’s ARISE interview at the Tabernacle, 28th April 2013.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/inspirational-chat-from-arising-stars-richard-blackwood-angellica-bell-and-jason-roberts/ |
Rudi Lickwood
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Rudi Lickwood is a long serving stalwart of the comedy circuit and performs not only all over Britain, but is much in demand all over the world. He hosted The Black Comedy Awards 2012 and will host The Black Comedy Awards 2013 as well as the launch party for the 2013 awards.Rudi also starred in ITV’s ‘Show Me the Funny’ in 2011 and is a contender for ‘Best Stand-Up Host’ for his regular compering of his ‘Comedy Untapped and Mek Me Laugh’ shows at Harrow Arts Centre.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/mek-mi-laugh-and-comedy-untapped-5th-may-2013/ |
Slim
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Danny “Slim” Gray…The South Londoner is no stranger to the big stage. Slim has been on the scene for years, quietly bubbling, garnering more and more praise from those that have seen this young man’s ability to capture unique aspects of life and twist it into his own brand of comedy: a style of humour that transcends boundaries of age, race and gender to have you cracking up in your seat. From his 1993 debut at the Hackney Empire to a packed out audience, Slim’s repertoire has taken him around the world, including Jamaica where he performed at the Annual Red Stripe Comedy Tour – the only Brit amongst a line up of Def Comedy Jam comics. On the comedy circuit Slim has supported acts such as Mark Curry of ‘Hanging With Mr Cooper’ fame, Kevin Hart (‘Soul Plane’), John Witherspoon (star of ‘Friday’ and ‘Boomerang’), and Felix Dexter (‘Absolutely Fabulous’).Slim is a multiple comedy award winner, including Best Male and Funniest Moment at The Black Comedy Awards 2012. He also performed at that show and had the audience in hysterics with his jokes.Tiemo Talk of the Town review of Slim at Harrow Arts Centre, 10th March 2013http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/mek-mi-laugh-mothers-day-show/ |
Special P
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Special P began his comedy career writing material for other comedians. However, he had such a natural talent and special ability to make people laugh that it was suggested to him that he use his charm and wit and get up on stage and perform the material himself. Since stepping on stage for his first stand up gig, he hasn’t looked back!Special P is a regular performer in all the premier comedy venues in the UK, and is now also a recognised International comedian, being highly sort after abroad. He toured Germany in 2006 and since then has toured Holland, Sweden, China and the USA. He is a regular act of choice for the US Army and the RAF. He frequents Hollywood, Washington and New York, performing in the more established venues such as The Laugh Factory, The Improv, The Comedy Store, and other mainstream and alternative clubs.Special P is known for his observational humour and uses unique expressions and body language from the offset to engage and captivate his audience. He has a cheeky wit and charm with the ladies and gives the guys side ripping lines to take home, hence the name ‘Naughty but Nice’. It is very rare to find a comedian with such adaptability to cover a wide range of material. He covers subjects from relationships to politics and social behaviour both home and abroad.Another video |
Stephen K Amos
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Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. Amos is filled with an almost child-like joy and exuberance and can find the funny in some of the most unexpected places.Tiemo review 12.10.11 ‘Is laughter really the best medicine?’ Stephen K Amos at The Beck Theatre, Hayes. |
Tony Hendriks
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Toju
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Best Comedy Acting – International
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Chris Rock
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This Brooklyn-bred comic with the oversize smile was just a teen when he started doing stand-up. Stints on Saturday Night Live and (briefly) In Living Color raised his profile, but it was his HBO specials, eponymous talk show and frequent hosting gigs that turned him into a star. Rock frequently appears on the big screen, and in 2003, he branched out to write, direct and star in Head of State. By 2005, the edgy comedian was so popular that he was invited to host the Oscars.That same year, he debuted Everybody Hates Chris, a family-friendly sitcom loosely based on his upbringing. The show aired for four seasons, and though Rock didn’t star on the show, he took on the roles of co-creator, executive producer and narrator.In 2009, Rock worked on Good Hair, his first documentary. Inspired by his daughters, Rock explored black America’s obsession with their hair and how it relates to their cultural identity. |
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David Allen Grier
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David Alan Gier, is known as, “DAG”. He won the Theater World Award for “The First” and Dreamgirls, “A Soldier’s Story” (1984).Started comedy and acting work in the 1985 film ie the “Beer,” The Hip” and the cult favorite “Amazon Women on the Moon,” “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” (1988), “Men on Film” sketch earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series along the way. He played in “The Player,”, “Boomerang” “Jumanji” (1995) with Robin Williams, “McHale’s Navy” (1997) with Tom Arnold, and “Return To Me” (2000) with David Duchovny. “In Living Color” , also hosting in “Premium Blend” (Comedy Central, 1997- ) to his 2003 standup special “The Book Of David. “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” (Comedy Central, 2005- ). “Chocolate News” “Something Like a Business” and “Dance Flick” that same year. |
Kat Williams
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Katt Williams is an American comedian rapper and actor. He provided rapping songs by such artists as Baby Bash, The Game and Suga Free. He is quite a physical comedian. He is known for his role as Money Mike in ‘Friday After Next’. Other comedy shows, such as Wild ‘n Out, ‘Wife and the Kids’, BETs Comic View, Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav, Grand Theft Auto IV. He does voices for various shows ie A Pimp named Slickback on the Adult Swims.Katt will be a nominee. |
Kerry Washington
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Kevin Hart
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Kevin Hart (born July 6, 1979is an American actor and comedian. He began his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at clubs. His first real break was in 2000 when he performed in a recurring role on the TV serie Undeclared. He starred in Paper Soldiers, Scary Movie 3, Along came Polly and Soul Plane. His comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album I’m a Grown Little Man in 2008. This was followed by Seriously Funny in 2010, and in 2011 Laugh at my pain and he is currently starring in Real Husbands of Hollywood. |
Best Comedy – Movie
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A Haunted House – Marlon Wayans
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Baggage Claim – Paula Patton
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Let Me Explain – Kevin Hart
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Medea – Tyler Perry
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Peeples – David Alan Grier
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Think Like a Man – Kevin Hart & Steve Harvey
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Best International Comedian
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Basketmouth
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Basketmouth discovered his skills in drumming, and played in church in a band.which he did for over 5 years after wards. During his days of being an instrumentalist for his church and a band.His professional stand up act came into existence in the year 2001 and his big break came when he met Ali Baba.After Basket mouth featured Plantation Boiz in 2000, they asked him to anchor a monthly show that was held at the den in Ikeja. He did, (Nite of a 1000 laughs)., Bright has won the National Comedy Award for Best Comedian of the year, Best Standup Comedian on the year (2005/6). |
Churchill
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Daniel “Churchill” Ndambuki is a Kenyan comedian who hosts the comedy TV show Churchill Live on NTV Kenya. He has worked in the comedy industry since 1996 and has now become a household name in Kenya.Churchill has been nominatedfor his excellence in comedy and nurturing new talent since he established himself as one of the best comedians in Kenya. Watch out for Churchhill |
Clint Da Drunk
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Dana Alexander
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Originally from Edmonton, Alberta and now making her home in Toronto, via Vancouver, Dana Alexander tours nationally and can be seen in comedy clubs and colleges all across the world.Quoted as being “fierce and in your face” and “almost revolutionary”, Dana continues to draw her material from her diverse lifestyle, from her gay friends to her crazy Jamaican family. As the only black female on the Canadian comedy circuit, she brings a refreshing change to the comedy scene while her own home sensibilities endear her to a wide variety of audiences. She is a comic you definitely do not want to miss. |
David Kau
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David Kau is a South African comedian who first gained mainstream exposure through the television comedy series The Pure Monate Show. Born in Maokeng near Kroonstad in the Free State province. In 1994 he performed at his first major comedy event – the Smirnoff International Comedy Festival. Since then he has headlined numerous comedy festivals and performed his own comedy specials. He also co-created and hosted the stand-up comedy show Blacks Only.In 2006 he was the host of the 3rd Channel O Music Video Awards. The following year he was a co-presenter of Nelson Mandela’s 46664 concert.In 2008 he was the recipient of the inaugural Mzansi Star Comedian award at the first annual Stars of Mzansi Awards. David is the host and judge of the SABC1 reality talent show So You Think You’re Funny!, which premiered on the channel on 4 November, 2008. |
Eric Ormondi
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Kenyan Comedian Eric Omondi will be embarking on a mini-tour of the US entertaining Kenyans in various cities. Omondi a regular on Churchill Show in Kenya was in Dallas during the memorial weekend where Kenyans got a chance to be entertained. The tour is scheduled for July 3rd, 2013 through July 7th, 2013. Details of the cities he will be performing will be released at al later date. |
Hannibal Buress
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London Brown
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Paul Mooney
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Queen Aishah
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Trevor Louis
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Trevor Noah
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Vanessa Fraction
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Will E Robo
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Best Theatre Lead
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Angie Le Mar – In My Shoes
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Sharp, funny and stylish, ANGIE LE MAR is one of Britain’s top comediennes. Whether on TV, radio or in her dynamic live shows, Le Mar is a proven hit with her unique brand of quick-fire comedy and acutely observed character sketches. At the Hackney Empire, Le Mar has had outstanding success with productions including The Brothers, Funny Black Women On The Edge, Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is? and Forty. She has also starred in the West End production of The Vagina Monologues. Her most recent show, performed at The Soho Theatre in 2011 and 2012 was entitled, ‘In My Shoes’, for which she is a nominee in these awards.Angie is also a nominee for her web series ‘ The Ryan Sisters’. |
Don Warrington
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He is chiefly known for playing Philip Smith in Rising Damp, alongside Leonard Rossiter and Richard Beckinsale. He appeared in the crime drama C.A.T.S. Eyes, as government contact Nigel Beaumont; in Impact Earth (2007) playing General Harris; and in New Street Law as Judge Ken Winyard. He has also had smaller roles in many programmes including: Red Dwarf, Lovejoy, Manchild, and Diamond Geezer. He portrayed Rassilon in several Doctor Who audio plays, and also appeared as “The President (of Great Britain)” in the Doctor Who (2006) episode Rise of the Cybermen. Soon after, he recorded an abridged audio book of the Doctor Who novel The Art of Destruction by Stephen Cole.He also appeared as a jazz musician Frederick J Louden in a BBC radio production of ‘The Devil’s Music’ written by Alan Plater. In 2011, Warrington played the father of a suspected terrorist in the last series of the BBC drama Waking the Dead. He was recently seen in the BBC show ‘Death in Paradise’, playing ‘The Commissioner.’ |
Jocelyn Jee Esien
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Jocelyn Jee Esien is an English comedian, of Nigerian origin, perhaps best known for her part in the hidden camera show, 3 Non Blondes, and her own comedy sketch show, Little Miss Jocelyn. Jee Esien attended Raine’s Foundation School and initially studied law before giving up to study drama, graduating from Guildhall School of Music Drama. She came to prominence in the BBC hidden camera show, 3 Non Blondes, having also appeared in other television series such as The Fast Show and The Bill.In 2006 she wrote and starred in her own comedy sketch show called Little Miss Jocelyn, a second series of which aired in January 2008. This show marks the first time in the history of television – in either the USA or the UK – that a black woman has been given her own solo comedy sketch show.She is a nominee in this category for her performance in ‘One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show’. |
Lenny Henry
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Undoubtedly the country’s most famous Black British Comedian. Famous since winning new Faces in 1976 Lenny Henry has been a familiar face on our TV’s for 36 years. In recent years he has focussed on raising £millions for Comic Relief and branching out succesfully into acting. Currently starring in ‘Fences’ in London’s West End, for which he is nominated for his portrayal of Troy in this American classic. |
Best Male Supporting Role
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Kat B
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Kat B is a versatile compere and actor, who has performed all over the country. He is nominated in this category for his perfomance as King Rat in Hackney Empire’s production of ‘Dick Whittington & His Cat’ in 2012-13.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/dickwhittington/ |
Richard Blackwood
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Richard Blackwood claims he always wanted to be a performer. His inspiration has come from other comedians like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock, and his comedic style can be described as an amalgam of these three, with a healthy dose of African-Caribbean and South London humour.After graduating with a business degree, he did a one-off gig at ‘The Spot’ in Covent Garden, and from there his popularity grew. He did guest spots on ‘The A- Force’, BBC2’s late night black entertainment programme, as well as sketches on ‘The Real McCoy’ and ‘Five Night Stand’. He has had his own talk show on Channel Four, hosted ‘Singled Out’ and ‘MTV Select’ on MTV, and does work on the BBC digital channels.Richard starring as the ‘Donkey’ in ‘Shrek’ in London’s West End between 2011-13 and for that role won ‘Best Comedian Acting’ in The Black Comedy Awards 2012. He is a nominee once again for his role in that play in The Black Comedy Awards 2013.Tiemo Talk of the Town review of Richard Blackwood’s ARISE interview at the Tabernacle, 28th April 2013.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/inspirational-chat-from-arising-stars-richard-blackwood-angellica-bell-and-jason-roberts/ |
Wayne ‘Dibbi’ Rollins
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Best Comedy Theatre
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At Home with the Adebanjos
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House of Correction
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Comedy of Errors
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My Husband Has Gone Mad Again
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One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
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Shrek
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The Epic Adventure of Nhamo the Manyika Warrior and his Sexy Wife Chipo
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The Revenge of Shelley Benover
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Best Web Series
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All About the McKenzies
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At Home With the Adebanjo’s
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Brothers With No Game
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Mandem On the Wall
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The Ryan Sisters
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Venus v Mars
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Best Selling DVD
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Gina Yashere
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Gina Yashere has worked the stand up comedy circuit in the UK for over a decade now, although she is probably best known for her appearances on several UK panel shows, including Mock the Week where she is a regular guest. Gina Yashere is also well known for being the first ever British person to appear on popular US comedy show ‘Def Comedy Jam’. Since 2009 she has been primarily based in Los Angeles.Tiemo review of ‘The Return of the Skinny Bitch!’ Harrow Arts Centre, 28th October 2011. |
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Reginald D Hunter
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Originally from the Deep South of the USA, and now one of Britain’s favourite comedians, Reg is one of the most controversial and outspoken comedians around. A hypnotic, smooth-talking, very human comedian who hits your funny bone with tales of love, hate, death and all that is in between. He has been performing for just over a decade and has become a well-known face of primetime television shows such as Live at the Apollo, and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News for You.Review – ‘Is Reginald D Hunter really the Devil in disguise?’ – Tiemo’s review of ‘Sometimes the Devil is right,’ 24th February 2012. |
Stephen K Amos
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Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. Amos is filled with an almost child-like joy and exuberance and can find the funny in some of the most unexpected places.Tiemo review 12.10.11 ‘Is laughter really the best medicine?’ Stephen K Amos at The Beck Theatre, Hayes. |
Best Stand Up Comedy Show Host
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Aurie Styla
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Aurie Styla, a young entertainer from London is mostly known for his performing as a stand-up comedian & presenter. He is remembered for his charisma, tongue-in-cheek banter and fluid delivery. His performances include music, dance, parody (Monster girl above) and poems, such as ‘Not one single seat’ whilst taking the micky out of Nick Griffin and the BNP.Since 2010, Aurie (affectionately nicknamed ‘Captain’) Styla has been on stage since he was 15. Up to now, Aurie has had the pleasure of working with the likes of Will.I.Am, Cheryl Cole, Wayne Rooney… Comedians such as Wil Sylvince, Tony Woods, Ruperto Vanderpule, John Simmit, Geoff Schumann, Eddie Kadi and many more.Aurie has many comedy skills to be considered as a nominee.Stand up comedyMonster Girl video |
Babatunde
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Babatunde started comedy at the age of 17 and won award awards in 2005 for Best Newcomer at The Black Entertainment Comedy Awards and Best Newcomer at Da Comedy Funhouse in 2004.Babatunde is best known for his funny impressions of being a young Nigerian growing up in North London. He has performed at major venues such as Alexander Theatre, Bloomsbury Theatre, Broadway Theatre and Hackney Empire.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/about2blow/ |
Geoff Schumann
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Mr Cee
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Quincy
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Richard Blackwood
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Richard Blackwood claims he always wanted to be a performer. His inspiration has come from other comedians like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock, and his comedic style can be described as an amalgam of these three, with a healthy dose of African-Caribbean and South London humour.After graduating with a business degree, he did a one-off gig at ‘The Spot’ in Covent Garden, and from there his popularity grew. He did guest spots on ‘The A- Force’, BBC2’s late night black entertainment programme, as well as sketches on ‘The Real McCoy’ and ‘Five Night Stand’.He has had his own talk show on Channel Four, hosted ‘Singled Out’ and ‘MTV Select’ on MTV, and does work on the BBC digital channels. He is currently starring in ‘Shrek’ in London’s West End. |
Rudi Lickwood
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Rudi Lickwood is a long serving stalwart of the comedy circuit and performs not only all over Britain, but is much in demand all over the world. He hosted The Black Comedy Awards 2012 and will host The Black Comedy Awards 2013. On 16th July 2013 he hosted the nominees launch party for the 2013 awards.Rudi also starred in ITV’s ‘Show Me the Funny’ in 2011 and is a contender for ‘Best Stand-Up Host’ for his regular compering of his ‘Comedy Untapped and Mek Me Laugh’ shows at Harrow Arts Centre.http://tiemotalkofthetown.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/mek-mi-laugh-and-comedy-untapped-5th-may-2013/ |
Best Radio or TV Show Host
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Angie Le Mar
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Sharp, funny and stylish, ANGIE LE MAR is one of Britain’s top comediennes. Whether on TV, radio or in her dynamic live shows, Le Mar is a proven hit with her unique brand of quick-fire comedy and acutely observed character sketches. At the Hackney Empire, Le Mar has had outstanding success with productions including The Brothers, Funny Black Women On The Edge, Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is? and Forty. She has also starred in the West End production of The Vagina Monologues. Her most recent show, performed at The Soho Theatre in 2011 and 2012 was entitled, ‘In My Shoes’, for which she is a nominee in these awards.Angie is a nominee in this category for her hosting of ‘Ladies Talk’ on Vox Africa. Sky Channel 218Angie is also a nominee for her web series ‘ The Ryan Sisters’. |
Curtis Walker
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Curtis Walker started in comedy in the later Eighties, as half of the double act Curtis & Ishmail, alongside a comic called Ishmael Thomas. The pair hosted the second series of the BBC stand-up show Paramount City in 1991. He was also in the cast of BBC 2’s black sketch show The Real McCoy, which started in the same year, and co-hosted Blouse And Skirt with Gina Yashere in 1996. Walker was the voice of Carlton in the CBBC’s children’s comedy series Kerching, has appeared in Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive, the Lenny Henry Show and Ed Stone is Dead and has a role in the 2007 film Mutant Chronicles.As a stand-up, he is a regular on the Jongleurs circuit and performed a one-man show entitled Right Now. Curtis will be performing at The Black Comedy Awards 2013 on 3rd October 2013 at The Clapham Grand.Curtis is a nominee in this category for his ‘Colourful radio’ (internet only) show, 1-4pm, Monday-Friday. |
Eddie Nestor
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Eddie Nestor is nominated in this category for his hosting of the BBC Radio London 94.9FM drive time show, Monday-Friday 5-7pm. He has previously won a SONY Radio award for this show.Eddie is also an actor/host and features in Angie Le Mar’s ‘Ryan Sisters’, which is nominated for ‘Best Web Series.’ |
Kojo
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Kojo is nominated in this category for his Breakfast show on Choice FM 107.1FM and 96.9FM. He is also nominated for ‘Best Selling DVD’ and ‘Best Male’. Founder of Da Comedy Funhouse which ran for 7 years at Cork’s Wine Bar off Oxford Street, London W1, which gave many Black comedians there break on the comedy circuit. |
Quincy
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Thanyia Moore
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Lifetime Achievement Award
To be announced at The Black Comedy Awards Ceremony 2013 on 19th December 2013. This award will be at the discretion of Tiemo, but the general public can offer suggestions via the on-line voting survey being conducted to determine the award winners. Voting lines opened on 27th July 2013.
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