Abdul Waris Umaru, known as Comedian Waris, is a Ghanaian comedian, actor and a content creator.
Early life Comedian Waris was born in Kumasi; his father is Umaru Ibrahim. He had his primary education at Kingsway School and went on to Odorgonno Senior High School. His tertiary education was at Top Media School where he graduated in 2014.
Career Waris worked as an intern at both Top FM and Rainbow Radio as sound engineer in 2014 and later moved to Channel5 TV in the same year. In 2015 he worked at ecstasy entertainment as a stand-up comedian and personal assistant to award-winning comedian DKB. He established the Waris Foundation, which occasionally donates to people living in the streets in Ghana.
Influences Waris has cited Kevin Hart, DKB, OB Amponsah, Lekzy de Comic, Clemento Suarez, Snoop Dogg as his influences.
Filmography Akwabaa
Online skits Don't Leave Me Challenge Fear Women Accra Mall Love Journey to Benin Adventures of Waris Obinim Shoe Challenge Don't Steal From Efo Breast of No Nation False Prophet (comedy) Mobile Phone Yawa Something Must Kill A Man Condition Of Nose Mask The Best Comedian In Ghana - Comedian Waris
Movie Series
Agenda Boys Fufu funu
Videography Sista afia - Party Fameye - Noting I Get Fameye - Destiny Ogidi brown - Favor Us
Discography
Agenda Boys ft. Wutah Kobby & Exodus Links
Awards + Awards and Nominations by Comedian WarisYearAwardBodyResultRef2020Student Favorite Comedian Of the YearGhana Students Award2020Best Skit Act Of The YearCOPO Award2019Best ComedianGhana Entertainment Award USA2018Most Influential Comedian High School Excellence Award
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