Nigerian Comedian in UK 30 Funniest Jokes … www.skits.ng

Ike Ufomadu is a multi-talented performer, comedian, and artist known for his unique blend of comedy, performance art, and storytelling. He has been featured in various comedy festivals, live shows, and online platforms. Ike Ufomadu’s work often combines humor, music, and theatrical elements to create engaging and thought-provoking performances.

He has been involved in a variety of creative projects, including hosting and producing live shows, creating original comedy content, and collaborating with other artists. His performances are known for their quirky and introspective style, often challenging traditional comedic norms.

Please note that my knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021, so there may have been developments or new projects involving Ike Ufomadu since then that I am not aware of.

Vote for your favourite: The 30 funniest jokes at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe
Brace to giggle… or groan – comedians headed to the Fringe give us their best gags

It’s time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scotland’s annual jamboree of quick wit, stinging one-liners – and whatever it is that Jazz Emu does.

Of course, comedy is subjective. One audience member’s belly-deep guffaw is another’s melancholy, disappointed sigh… but such are the delights of live performance.

To whet the appetite – or give you a heads up of what shows to avoid – 30 Edinburgh-bound comedians share their funniest gags. Enjoy!

Or don’t… remember: stony silence is your consumer right.

Funniest Joke of the Year winner, Rob Auton CREDIT: Julian Ward
Rob Auton: If fire safety advice is “stay calm and don’t run”, why is the person on the fire exit sign running? The Rob Auton Show, at Assembly Roxy, Aug 2-29; tickets

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Louise Young: There’s two things that run in my family: mental illness and really bad hearing. Which I think is quite handy, because then at least you know the voices are definitely coming from inside your head. Louise Young: Feral, at Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 2-27 (not 14); tickets

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Marc Burrows: I used to want to be a mod, but I just don’t want to put that kind of target on my back. The Magic of Terry Pratchett, at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Aug 2-28 (not 14); tickets

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Ike Ufomadu: Being a comedian is something of a temp job for me. I’ll probably do it for as long as I’m alive, but after that… who knows? Amusements by Ikechukwu Ufomadu, at Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 2-28 (not 16); tickets

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Stuart Goldsmith: 100,000 people marched in London and no-one noticed, but one man threw orange powder on a green baize table and the story went round the world. This proves that democracy is a fad but snooker is eternal. Stuart Goldsmith: Spoilers, at Monkey Barrel Comedy, Aug 3-27 (not 16); tickets

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Reuben Kaye: I don’t want to say I’m too gay, but if you look at my sonogram I was using my own umbilical cord as a feather boa. Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back, at Assembly George Square Gardens, Aug 15-27 (not 21); tickets

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Joe McTernan: I saw a motivational quote which tells you to make your bed every morning as it accomplishes the first task of the day. I’ll be honest, it’s costing me a fortune in timber. Joe McTernan: Life Advice That Won’t Change Your Life, at Underbelly Bristo Square, Aug 2-28 (not 14); tickets

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Sikisa: When women gossip we get called bitchy; but when men do it’s called a podcast. Sikisa: Hear Me Out, at Monkey Barrel Comedy, Aug 2-27 (not 16 or 21); tickets

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Joe McTernan
Myq Kaplan: I don’t know if y’all are a psychedelic bunch, but I am. And we are all one, so you are. Myq Kaplan: ImPerfect, at Underbelly Bristo Square, Aug 2-24 (not 14); tickets

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Ian Stone: When I first went to India, everyone said ‘Are you going there to find yourself?’ What happens is that you get on a plane and nine hours later, you find yourself in India. Ian Stone Will Make It Better, at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, Aug 3-27; tickets

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Olaf Falafel: What goes quick? A duck from New Zealand. Olaf Falafel: Look What Fell Out Of My Head, at Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree, Aug 3-27 (not 16); tickets

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Alexander Bennett: My therapist said I rationalise away all of my emotions. It upset me that he said that, but I suppose he has his reasons. Alexander Bennett: I Can’t Stand the Man, Myself, at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, Aug 2-27 (not 14); tickets

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Darren Walsh: Q) How many conspiracy theorists does it take to change a lightbulb? A) Do your own research. 3rd Rock from the Pun: Darren Walsh, at Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, Aug 15-27; tickets

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Benji Waterstones: Humans are caught between opposing impulses of self-destruction and survival. I once saw a patient who tried to overdose on 99 paracetamols. He said he bought 100 but dropped one on the floor and it got germs on it. Benji Waterstones: You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here, at Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 2-28 (not 12 or 21); tickets

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Lucas O’Neil: I had a very common childhood: I was raised by my mom and executive produced by my dad. Lucas O’Neil: Emotional Man, at Just the Tonic at the Caves, Aug 3-27 (not 14); tickets

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Benji Waterstones
Matt Price: My friend always goes out with the type of man who never grows up. She’s Peter Pansexual. Matt Price: As Seen on CCTV, at Just the Tonic at the Caves, Aug 3-27 (not 14); tickets

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Njambi McGrath: I know here people don’t want their kids playing with Barbie because they don’t want their kids to aspire to be like Barbie. I played with clay, my mother never cared if I became a pot. Njambi McGrath: OutKast, at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Aug 3-28 (not 14); tickets

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MC Hammersmith: Have you heard Prince Harry’s releasing an album? He won’t charge for downloads – his music is royalty-free. MC Hammersmith: Straight Outta Brompton, at Monkey Barrel Comedy, Aug 2-27 (not 8, 15 or 22); tickets

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Steve N Allen: One test for dementia is to ask if they know who the Prime Minister is. There must have been so many false positives thanks to Liz Truss. Steve N Allen: Alzheimer’s? I Can’t Even Remember How to Spell It, at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Aug 2-28 (not 14); tickets

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Amos Gill: Last year I had a great joke about inflation. But it’s hardly worth it now. Amos Gill: The Pursuit of Happy(ish), at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Aug 2-24; tickets

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Charlie Vero-Martin: You know what they say about oysters, don’t you? They make terrible pets. Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic, at Underbelly Cowgate, Aug 3-27 (not 14); tickets

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Lorna Rose Treen CREDIT: clive@gabyjerrardpr.com
Don Biswas: Before stand-up comedy, I set up several non-profit organisations, which sounds much better than bankruptcy. Don Biswas – The Revolution Will Be Disorganised, at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, Aug 2-27 (Aug 14); tickets

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Ignacio Lopez: On my first day working at Sports Direct, I received a warning for throwing balls at the oversized mugs, and a disciplinary for calling the customers ‘oversized mugs’. Ignacio Lopez – Nine Ig Fails, at Gilded Balloon Hoose, Aug 18-27; tickets

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Sid Singh: Of course Adidas took a while to drop Kanye West. When he said slavery was a choice, they probably thought he was defending their factories. Sid Singh: Table for One, at Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire, Aug 3-27; tickets

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Lorna Rose Treen: I used to be a housewife. But it’s not very fulfilling being married to a house. Lorna Rose Treen: Skin Pigeon, at Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 2-27 (not 14); tickets

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Pete Heat: I accidentally used acupuncture needles on my voodoo doll and now I’ve cured my enemy’s sciatica. Pete Heat: Huge, at Pleasance Dome, Aug 2-27 (not 15); tickets

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Lulu Popplewell
William Stone: Nationwide must have looked pretty silly when they opened their first branch. William Stone: Lofi Jokes to Study/Relax to, at Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 2-27 (not 15); tickets

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Matt Hutchinson: Comedy is going well – I’m becoming so popular I’m thinking about starting an Only Fan account. Matt Hutchinson: Hostile, at Assembly George Square Studios, Aug 2-27 (not 15); tickets

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Milo Edwards: So how did I get to be an orphan so young? Well, the shameful secret is – nepotism. Milo Edwards: Sentimental, at Monkey Barrel Comedy, Aug 2-27 (not 15); tickets

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Lulu Popplewell: I’m a Capricorn, which means I have a real tendency to be born in January. Lulu Popplewell: Actually, Actually, at Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 2-27 (not 15); tickets

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