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Brandon Ash-Mohammed is a talented Canadian stand-up comedian. He is known for his funny observations and unique perspective. His first comedy album, Capricornication, came out in 2020.

Brandon is a Black Canadian with family roots in Trinidad and Tobago. He studied comedy at Humber College, a well-known school for arts and technology. He sometimes jokes about how people make assumptions about him because of his last name.

Brandon's Comedy Career

Brandon Ash-Mohammed has made a big impact in the comedy world. He is not just a stand-up comedian but also a writer and a host.

Stand-Up and Albums

His debut comedy album, Capricornication, was released in 2020. This album features many of his popular comedy routines. He often shares stories about his life and experiences in a humorous way.

TV Appearances and Writing

Brandon has been featured on several television shows. In 2018, he appeared in The Comedy Network's Homegrown Comics special. This show highlights new and exciting comedians from Canada.

He has also worked as a writer for the sketch comedy series TallBoyz. Sketch comedy involves short, funny scenes. Currently, he is the Toronto correspondent for This Hour Has 22 Minutes. This is a popular Canadian news satire show.

Awards and Recognition

In 2022, Brandon appeared on LOL: Last One Laughing Canada. This show challenges comedians to make others laugh without laughing themselves.

He also won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing. This award was for his work on an episode of Canada's Drag Race called "Screech". The Canadian Screen Awards celebrate excellence in Canadian film, television, and digital media.

Community and Comedy Projects

Brandon is passionate about creating opportunities for other comedians. He created the "Ethnic Rainbow" series in Toronto. These comedy nights showcase queer BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) comedians.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada in 2020, he hosted Pride Toronto's televised "Virtual Pride" special. This event brought people together online to celebrate diversity.

He is also part of the Untitled Black Sketch Project. This is Canada's first all-Black Canadian sketch comedy group. He works with other talented comedians like Coko Galore, PHATT Al, Alan Shane Lewis, Nkasi Ogbonnah, Ajahnis Charley, Aba Amuquandoh, and Brandon Hackett.

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