Njambi McGrath
Njambi McGrath

Njambi McGrath

  • From Kenya
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Njambi McGrath has written a revenge novel...

Njambi McGrath wrote an autobiography in 2020. Now she has written a revenge novel. So I chatted to her about it...

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 4th March 2024

Njambi McGrath on her debut novel, the African narrative and her multi faceted career

Join us as we uncover the laughter, insight, and creativity that define Njambi McGrath's remarkable career.

Entertainment Now, 21st February 2024

More names join the 2024 Chortle Comedy Book Festival

...from Carry On films to tips on writing stand-up and more.

Chortle, 16th February 2024

Beyond the Mic: unveiling Njambi McGrath's literary depths

Join us as we discuss Njambi McGrath's transition from the stage to the pages of Rinsing Mũkami's Soul, her debut novel, a coming-of-age journey, tackling tough themes like sexual assault, pregnancy, and societal challenges.

Pow! Showbiz, 2nd February 2024

5 books to read about women confronting racism, selected by Njambi McGrath

The Kenyan-born comedian and author picks five books that explore racism.

Njambi McGrath, The Big Issue, 20th January 2024

Njambi McGrath: I Am Literally A Colonial Project

"The show is about being an outcast. All my life, I've always been other."

Entertainment Now, 16th August 2023

The 30 funniest jokes at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Brace to giggle... or groan - comedians headed to the Fringe give us their best gags.

The Telegraph, 2nd August 2023

Interview with Njambi McGrath, comedian & author

"People think colonialism was long time ago. But it's like Japanese knotweed. Once in the ground, it's impossible to get rid of. History has consequences, and those consequences are me telling colonial jokes."

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 25th July 2023

Q&A: Njambi McGrath, OutKast

An interview about her forthcoming Fringe show.

Funny Women, 21st July 2023

Njambi McGrath interview

"It may be my 9th Fringe, but it doesn't make it less daunting or exciting."

Caroline Whitham, Edinburgh Festivals, 17th July 2023