Michael Akadiri

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Hugely entertaining. Charismatic headliner. Sharp-witted everyman!

Steve Bennett, Chortle

Supremely talented and likeable

Metro

Politically punchy

The Guardian

A natural storyteller

Evening Standard

Refreshing

British Comedy Guide

Michael Akadiri is a fast rising multi award winning comedian. His natural charm and cheeky, observational style has already seen him make an impact on the UK comedy scene.

Michael’s burgeoning TV Career has seen him feature on Comedy Central LIVE (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer.

His radio credits include the Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club and stand-up on Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand.

In the social media space, he has collaborated with Channel 4 (Jokes Only), Ladbible UK (NewFade prank), Project Giving Back (Chelsea Flower Show, 2024) & SMARTY Mobile (2025).

As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a resident doctor in the NHS and is currently on a sabbatical from his surgical training. His medical background means he’s also in demand as a health commentator, appearing both on TV (BBC Two’s Newsnight), radio (LBC & Times Radio) & print (The Guardian’s opinion column).