Eddie Kadi facts for kids
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| Born | 18 May 1983 Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Alma mater | Kingston University |
Eddie Kadi is a super talented British-Congolese comedian, presenter, and actor. He was born on May 18, 1983. He's known for making people laugh and for his work on TV and in movies.
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Who is Eddie Kadi?
Eddie Kadi is a famous person from the UK. He was born in Kinshasa, Zaire, which is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. He moved to London when he was young. Eddie is well-known for his stand-up comedy shows. He also appears on TV and radio.
Growing Up in London
Eddie moved to South-West London in 1992. He went to Fulham Primary School and Henry Compton Secondary School. Later, he studied Media Technology at Kingston University. He even led the Afro-Caribbean Society there!
Becoming a Comedian
Eddie started his comedy career by making people laugh.
- In 2006, he won the BECA Award for Best Comedy Newcomer. This was a big start for him.
- He made history by being the first Black British solo comedian to sell out the IndigO2 venue in London. He did this twice in 2009!
- In September 2010, Eddie performed at the huge O2 Arena in London. He sold out all 13,000 seats, which is amazing for a comedian.
- He has performed all over the world. This includes places like the Joburg Comedy festival and Africa Laughs in Uganda. He also performed at the AMVCAs, which were shown live across all 54 countries in Africa.
- In 2017, Eddie performed stand-up comedy with the famous singer Lauryn Hill. They performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. He also joined Lauryn Hill and Nas on their "Powernomic" tour across the US.
On TV and Radio
Eddie Kadi is also a popular face and voice on TV and radio.
- He hosts the Official UK Afrobeats Charts Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
- He was a team captain on the ITV comedy show Sorry, I Didn't Know.
- He often appears on BBC Radio 5 Live's sports comedy show Fighting Talk.
- He co-hosted The Noughties podcast for Amazon Music's +44 Podcast.
- In 2023, Eddie was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. This is a very popular TV show where celebrities learn to dance. He danced with professional dancer Karen Hauer. They were the fourth couple to leave the competition.
Acting Roles
Eddie Kadi has also shown his talent as an actor.
- He did voice acting for the animated TV series Tinga Tinga Tales.
- He played the main role in the short film Area Boys (2007). This film was shot in Lagos, Nigeria. It was shown at the 51st London Film Festival.
- He appeared as Reggy in the movie Shank (2010).
- He played Tunde, a parking attendant, in Anuvahood (2011).
- He was also a Radio DJ in the film Gone Too Far! (2013).
Music Connections
Eddie has also been involved in music.
