The short version
RAISED
EVERYWHERE.
FUNNY ANYWHERE.
Born in Washington, DC to a Nigerian father and Ethiopian mother, Benny grew up between Ethiopia, Geneva, and the United States. That outsider-insider perspective now powers feel-good stories and sharp crowd work about culture, family, and the strange things people share.
He has headlined sold-out shows across the U.S. and performed internationally in Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland—building a loyal audience both on the road and online.
COMEDIAN · STORYTELLER · THIRD CULTURE KID
“Never let success get to your head.
Never let failure get to your heart”
01D.C.’S 10
The Washington Post 02SEATTLE
Comedy Competition · 2023 03COMEDY
DC Improv · 2023
Named among
D.C.’S 10
FUNNIEST
The Washington Post 022nd place
SEATTLE
INTERNATIONAL
Comedy Competition · 2023 03Champion
COMEDY
KUMITE
DC Improv · 2023 04COMEDIAN OF
Magooby’s · 2022
Runner-up
COMEDIAN OF
THE YEAR
Magooby’s · 2022Selected stages & cities
DC→NYC→LA→SEATTLE→MONTREAL→GENEVA
The Comedy Store · DC Improv · Union Stage · DC Comedy Loft · West Side Comedy Club · Den Theatre · ZooFest / Just For Laughs
Has shared stages with
Matt RifeJosh JohnsonNate JacksonDeray DavisZainab JohnsonIan LaraTony Woods
