Stand-up comedian · New York, NY

Yemi Afolabi

Upcoming: 1 show on 6 December 2026 in New York.

Who Yemi Afolabi is

Yemi Afolabi is a New York born comic and a Swedish citizen. A first-generation Nigerian and Harlem native, he draws his jokes from his experiences abroad and as a New New Yorker, with storytelling, characters and big act-outs. He has been featured on Comedy Central (EU), the New York Comedy Festival and the South Land Comedy Festival.

Is Yemi Afolabi on tour?

Upcoming shows confirmed Yes. They have 1 show on 6 December 2026 in New York. No named tour is on record.

Last checked 13 November 2026.

Tour dates 2026

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Upcoming: New York. No California or Florida dates are on record right now (checked 13 November 2026); follow them and your town to hear when one is booked.

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At a glance

Based in
New York, NY
On screen
Comedy Central
Next on stage
6 December 2026 — New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Comedians like Yemi Afolabi

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Where is Yemi Afolabi performing next?

Sunday 6 December 2026, 9:00 PM — with Adam Hmada, Colin Cab Washington and Liam Dalton (Runnin Late ft: Adam Hmada, Yemi Afolabi, Liam Dalton, Colin Cab Washington) at New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY. Each show's own listing has the last word.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Comedy Central (EU).

Where are they from?

They are based in New York, NY, as their record gives it.

Who are some comedians like them?

Adam Hmada (on the same bill, 6 December 2026), Colin Cab Washington (on the same bill, 6 December 2026) and Liam Dalton (on the same bill, 6 December 2026).

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Updated · the record checked 7 November 2026