Ayo Adenekan
- Scottish
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Ayo Adenekan wins Brass Tacks Debut Fund
Edinburgh local Ayo Adenekan has been revealed as winner of this year's Brass Tacks Debut Fund, supported by Red Bull UK.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th April 2025Glasgow International Comedy Festival Gala 2025 review
It's a measure perhaps, of the confidence and rude health of Scottish comedy right now, that this showpiece event at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival featured almost exclusively local acts and comedians who've chosen to make Scotland their home.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2025Alana Jackson wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024
Alana Jackson has won the So You Think You're Funny? new act contest at the Edinburgh Festival. Ciara O'Connor was runner-up, with Ayo Adenekan coming third.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2024'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024 finalists announced
Alana Jackson, Alex Gogarty, Ayo Adenekan, Bert Broadbent, Ciara O'Connor, Fab Goualin, Kate Sharp, Laurie Brewster, Paras Patel and Sophia Wren will take part in the So You Think You're Funny? 2024 final.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2024The black bisexual Scottish comedian making waves on the circuit
"Growing up black in Edinburgh," said Ayo Adenekan. "It naturally leads to comedy."
Ross Hunter, The National (Scotland), 14th April 2024