At the age of 23, Ola has already appeared on ITV4 and MTV Bass. He is young, driven and hugely talented; a stand-up comedian, writer and actor with natural originality and enviable stage presence.
Both finalist in the FHM Search for A Stand Up Hero, broadcast on ITV4, and winner and runner-up of many other competitions, Ola is renowned for his intelligent, edgy humour. An anchor member of The Jason Lewis Experience team as both writer and actor, Ola has appeared on the MTV Base series and on DVD.
Ola’s first solo 1-man special, “21”, was a huge hit with audiences and his stage work includes “The Lion and the Jewel” by Nobel prize winner, Wole Soyinka..
Quotes
‘a vibrant, likeable performer who refreshingly encapsulates a young, urban spirit.’Chortle‘has an infectiously playful spirit’Chortle
TV / Radio / DVD
Fhm Stand Up Hero - ITV4
Jason Lewis Experience - MTV Base
Jason Lewis Experience – DVD
21 – DVD (solo show)
Writing
Jason Lewis Experience - MTV Base
Written for Jason Lewis and Andi Osho.
Gigs
Performed in Holland, San Francisco, Oakland, Mountain View (CA), Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York
Awards
Runner up (3rd place) - FHM Stand-Up Hero Competition 2009 – broadcast on ITV4
Semi-Finalist in the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2008
Runner up in 2 Gong Shows – The Comedy Store
Winner - Comedy Cafe New Act Night on several occasions
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