Female,
Comedian,
London/now in Los Angeles, CA United States
I'm a stand up comedian/actress/writer/anything that pays the mortgage.
Before that, I was an engineer, building and repairing lifts.
(Elevators)
I prefer what I'm doing now, believe me.
I was born in London, England of Nigerian parents.
Some people may know me from the Lenny Henry show for my character Tanya 'I don't fink so!' or the Nigerian Mum 'My daughter is going to be a doctor' Mrs.
Omokorede.
I was also the voice of Keisha Marie in Bromwell High-The late night animation on Channel 4, as well as doing various other bits of radio, TV, and straight to DVD movies over the years.
I've won quite a few awards for my comedy, including BEST FEMALE COMEDIAN at the UK Black Entertainment Comedy Awards, in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
I have hosted the MOBO awards 2 years running (sort of a Brit equivalent to the MTV Music awards...ish).
I travel the world doing a job I love, so I consider myself blessed.
I recently competed on NBCs LAST COMIC STANDING and made it thru to the final 10.
I AM NOW THE FIRST BRITISH COMEDIAN EVER BOOKED TO APPEAR ON DEF COMEDY JAM.
I am currently living in Los Angeles, and lovin it!
For more info about me, just log on to my website and join my mailing list.
lata x
A clip of me at the Comedy and Magic Club, California.
Note the face transplant joke-EXACTLY as I did it on Last Comic Standing, before the funny was edited out.
Clips from one of my sold out shows at the 2000 seater Hackney Empire, London.
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I went to Iraq this year, to do some shows, even tho I'm totally against this war.
1- because I like a challenge
2- because I'm morbidly curious!
Here's a light-hearted look at my trip
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Tanya-you know who she is....
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