Eddie Kadi – Bridging the gap through comedy #Africanpeople

Africa On Focus the Podcast

Let’s talk to Eddie Kadi, a self-made comedy icon that believes in using his craft to entertain with a purpose. Born in the Democratic republic of Congo and moving to the United Kingdom as a child, Eddie went on to graduate from Kingston University in the early 2000’s. During his time at university, Eddie became involved in hosting large-scale showcases, and learn to use his unique comedic and linguistic skills, paired with his lived experiences to bridge the gap between the diaspora and those living in Africa. Calling himself an “entertainment merchant”, Eddie grew his audience to a global scale, now flying around the world to perform as a comedian and a host. Tune in to hear about Eddie’s relatable experiences of growing up in the diaspora, as well as his insightful take on how not to see barrier between African from different regions, and to further embrace the empowered continent that Africa truly is.