Babatùndé Aléshé

Babatúndé Aléshé is one of the fastest rising stars in British Comedy. A powerhouse performer, his stand up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma whilst showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing. He is the creator and co-host of podcast, Then & Now, which is produced in partnership with Global UK. His co-host is real-life wife, Leonie Aléshé and together they reminisce about their childhoods comparing them to their own parenting journey.

In addition to his success in comedy, Babatunde has authored provocative factual content drawing on his own powerful story of growing up poor in inner city London (Trap Town, London Live). An experienced actor, he has appeared in an extensive list of TV shows including Waking the Dead and films including Pelican Blood and The Naked Poet, alongside cutting-edge theatre such as Iya Ilé (Soho Theatre) and Requiem for Tomorrow (Shaw Theatre).

In 2022 his Mission Imagination podcast series in association with Penguin Publishing won the prestigious ARIAS Award.

In 2023 Baba announced that his smash hit debut tour Babahood has been extended for a fourth leg into 2024, after selling over 30,000 tickets to date.

Corporate experience
Host – property industry event, london
Host – channel 4 emporium, london
Host – channel 4 emporium, manchester
Co-host – evenfields black talent awards
Host – leaduk – league of employees of african descent