Benny Nwokeabia
1 upcoming show.
Benny Nwokeabia is a stand‑up comedian and storyteller born in Washington, DC to a Nigerian father and an Ethiopian mother. He grew up in Ethiopia, Geneva, and the United States, giving him a multicultural perspective that informs his sharp crowd work and relatable stories. He has performed at top venues across the U.S. and internationally in Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland. He is known for his fearless crowd work and international point of view that lands in any time zone.
Reviews & press
- Refugees International ↗ — “Benny Nwokeabia is a fast‑rising multicultural comic whose global upbringing fuels sharp, magnetic storytelling.”
- Vivid Seats ↗ — “Benny Nwokeabia has become one of the top acts in the 2026 Comedy world, delighting fans with a one‑of‑a‑kind show.”
- The Washington Post ↗ — “Named among D.C.’s 10 funniest”