Eddie Kadi

Biography

Recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand up personalities, British-Congolese Eddie Kadi continues to dominate the world of comedy and was the first British Black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London.

Eddie’s worldwide reputation has seen him host both the official red carpet show for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles as well as being the main stage host for the Afro Nation Festivals across the world. He has hosted the prestigious MOBO Awards and appeared on numerous TV formats including Strictly Come Dancing (BBC), Blankety Blank (BBC), The National Comedy Awards (C4), Tonight with Target (BBC), +44 Presents: The Noughties Podcast, Don’t Hate the Playaz (ITV), and Road to Afro Nation: Davido Live (YouTube).

In 2023 Eddie was nominated for both the prestigious Royal Television Society Best Breakthrough Award and Best Breakthrough Presenter at the Edinburgh TV Awards. He also fronts his own documentary format My Super Rich Holiday for Channel 4. Eddie is also host of The Official Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra and is a Team Captain on ITV’s multi award winning entertainment format Sorry I Didn’t Know.