Edinburgh Fringe
President Obonjo: African Zelensky
This show is not included in the Fringe brochure.
In 2011, President Obonjo was elected President of Lafta Republic. In 2023, he flies into the UK to present to the World how he has transformed from being a fictional President to a Real President and how he should be taken more seriously by World Leaders.
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Featuring
- Benjamin Bello - President Obonjo
Poster Awards
Press articles
Benjamin Bello: 'Edinburgh is getting more racist'
Benjamin Bello, who performs in the guise of comedy dictator President Obonjo, said he experienced three racial incidents during his ten-day run - something he never experienced previously.
Chortle, 23rd August 20235 Guaranteed Laugh-Fests at EdFringe 2023
Here are 5 Guaranteed Laugh-Fests at EdFringe 2023.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 30th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Aug | 16:00 | Bannermans (Back Cave) |
| 7th Aug | 18:15 | The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) |
| 8th Aug | 21:30 | The Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall) |
| 9th Aug | 14:45 | The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) |
| 9th Aug | 16:50 | The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) |
| 10th Aug | 16:30 | The Banshee Labyrinth (Banquet Hall) |
| 12th Aug | 12:15 | Bannermans (Back Cave) |
| 13th Aug | 16:20 | Fingers Piano Bar (Main Room) |
| 14th Aug | 18:15 | The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) |
| 15th Aug | 23:00 | The Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) |
| 16th Aug | 15:25 | The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) |