A resident of South-West London since 1992, he is a past student of Fulham Primary School, Henry Compton Secondary School, William Morris Academy and Kingston University from which he graduated with BSc Honours in Media Technology.[1][2] Kadi served as President of the Afro-Caribbean Society at the University.[3]
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Comedyedit
Kadi won the BECA Award for Best Comedy Newcomer In 2006. He was the first Black British solo comedian to sell out London's IndigO2 – two of those during 2009.[2][4] In September 2010, he performed at London's O2 Arena where he sold out the 13,000 seat arena.[4] He has since made appearances around the world including The Joburg Comedy festival, Africa Laughs in Uganda, night of a thousand laughs in Ghana, as well the AMVCAs broadcast across all 54 states in Africa live from Nigeria.
Kadi joined hiphop star Lauryn Hill at the prestigious venue Radio City Music hall in New York City performing stand up comedy in 2017 followed up with Lauryn Hill and Nas on their powernomic tour in the US, performing stand up comedy across various states.
From 23 September 2023, Kadi competed in the twenty-first series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Karen Hauer. The couple made it to week five, but were eliminated on 22 October 2023 after losing the dance-off to Zara McDermott & Graziano Di Prima.[9]
Actingedit
Kadi's work as a voiceover artist includes a characterisation in the Tiger-Aspect-produced animated TV series Tinga Tinga Tales.[10]
His film projects include the lead role in the short film Area Boys (2007),[11] shot in Africa (Lagos, Nigeria) and premiered at the 51st London Film Festival.[12] He also appears as Reggy in Shank (2010);[13] the parking attendant, Tunde, in Anuvahood (2011);[14] and the Radio DJ in Gone Too Far! (2013).[15]
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Kadi has also featured vocally alongside UK Hip Hop Artist Sway and was invited to Senegal in 2008 to host the inauguration of the Senegaleserap artistAkon on his "Konfidence Foundation".[citation needed]
Referencesedit
^Kingston's funny bone Kingston University, 10 May 2010
^ abFrom Penrhyn Road to the O2 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine Kingston University, 5 July 2010
^Kingston graduate inspires others to 'unwrap the gift within' Kingston University, 19 April 2010
^ abThe most famous comedian you've never heard of BBC News, 4 September 2010
^"The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi". Radio 1Xtra. BBC. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
^"Sorry, I Didn't Know (TV Series 2016– ) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
^"BBC Radio 5 Live - Fighting Talk - Episode guide". BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
^"Introducing: +44 Presents The Noughties-+44 Podcast". +44 Podcast. Amazon Music. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
^"Strictly Come Dancing". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ Tinga Tinga Tales 2010-01-24 at the Wayback Machine Tiger Aspect
The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi (BBC Radio 1Xtra)
October 27, 2023
eddie, kadi, major, contributor, this, article, appears, have, close, connection, with, subject, require, cleanup, comply, with, wikipedia, content, policies, particularly, neutral, point, view, please, discuss, further, talk, page, october, 2023, learn, when,. A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia s content policies particularly neutral point of view Please discuss further on the talk page October 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Eddie Kadi born 18 May 1983 is a British Congolese comedian presenter and actor Eddie KadiKadi in 2014Born 1983 05 18 18 May 1983 age 40 Kinshasa ZaireWebsiteeddiekadi wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Comedy 2 2 Broadcasting 2 3 Acting 2 4 Music 3 References 4 External linksEarly life editA resident of South West London since 1992 he is a past student of Fulham Primary School Henry Compton Secondary School William Morris Academy and Kingston University from which he graduated with BSc Honours in Media Technology 1 2 Kadi served as President of the Afro Caribbean Society at the University 3 Career editComedy edit Kadi won the BECA Award for Best Comedy Newcomer In 2006 He was the first Black British solo comedian to sell out London s IndigO2 two of those during 2009 2 4 In September 2010 he performed at London s O2 Arena where he sold out the 13 000 seat arena 4 He has since made appearances around the world including The Joburg Comedy festival Africa Laughs in Uganda night of a thousand laughs in Ghana as well the AMVCAs broadcast across all 54 states in Africa live from Nigeria Kadi joined hiphop star Lauryn Hill at the prestigious venue Radio City Music hall in New York City performing stand up comedy in 2017 followed up with Lauryn Hill and Nas on their powernomic tour in the US performing stand up comedy across various states Broadcasting edit Kadi is a presenter on BBC Radio 1Xtra on the Official UK Afrobeats Charts Show 5 and appeared as team captain on series 3 of ITV s comedy panel show Sorry I Didn t Know 6 He is a regular contributor on BBC Radio 5 Live s sports comedy panel show Fighting Talk 7 He also co hosted Amazon Music 44 Podcast The Noughties alongside Nadia Jae 8 From 23 September 2023 Kadi competed in the twenty first series of Strictly Come Dancing partnered with professional dancer Karen Hauer The couple made it to week five but were eliminated on 22 October 2023 after losing the dance off to Zara McDermott amp Graziano Di Prima 9 Acting edit Kadi s work as a voiceover artist includes a characterisation in the Tiger Aspect produced animated TV series Tinga Tinga Tales 10 His film projects include the lead role in the short film Area Boys 2007 11 shot in Africa Lagos Nigeria and premiered at the 51st London Film Festival 12 He also appears as Reggy in Shank 2010 13 the parking attendant Tunde in Anuvahood 2011 14 and the Radio DJ in Gone Too Far 2013 15 Music edit Kadi has also featured vocally alongside UK Hip Hop Artist Sway and was invited to Senegal in 2008 to host the inauguration of the Senegalese rap artist Akon on his Konfidence Foundation citation needed References edit Kingston s funny bone Kingston University 10 May 2010 a b From Penrhyn Road to the O2 Archived 2011 06 09 at the Wayback Machine Kingston University 5 July 2010 Kingston graduate inspires others to unwrap the gift within Kingston University 19 April 2010 a b The most famous comedian you ve never heard of BBC News 4 September 2010 The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi Radio 1Xtra BBC Retrieved 16 November 2022 Sorry I Didn t Know TV Series 2016 Full Cast amp Crew IMDb IMDb Retrieved 17 November 2022 BBC Radio 5 Live Fighting Talk Episode guide BBC Radio 5 Live BBC Retrieved 17 November 2022 Introducing 44 Presents The Noughties 44 Podcast 44 Podcast Amazon Music Retrieved 17 November 2022 Strictly Come Dancing bbc co uk Retrieved 24 October 2023 Tinga Tinga Tales Archived 2010 01 24 at the Wayback Machine Tiger Aspect Area Boys Trailer YouTube 51st London Film Festival Archived 2010 01 11 at the Wayback Machine Up Close Film Shank 2010 Internet Movie Database Anuvahood 2011 Full Cast amp Crew IMDb IMDb Retrieved 16 November 2022 Gone Too Far 2013 Full Cast amp Crew IMDb IMDb Retrieved 16 November 2022 External links editEddie Kadi website Eddie Kadi at IMDb The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi BBC Radio 1Xtra Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Eddie Kadi amp oldid 1182143366, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
