Top Nigerian comic comes to UK

One of Nigeria's top comedians is coming to the UK later this month.

Tee-A, real name Tunde Adewale, recorded the country's first comedy CD and performed the first solo comedy gig there - at the Muson Centre, Lagos.

His first UK dates are at the Caribbean Expo event at the Excel Centre in London's Docklands on July 27-29.

The event, which aims to encourages trade and tourism at 17 Caribbean countries, is expected to attract more than 30,000 people.

After the event, Tee-A will perform a series of gigs for the black community as well wider comedy audiences around London.

Published: 16 Jul 2001