Nail Abdulrashid is a hilarious stand-up comedian and the BGT finalist who received Alesha Dixon's golden buzzer in 2020. As a multi-faceted act, Nabil wrote, directed and starred in 'The Show Sho Show' on AKA and was the youngest black comedian to perform stand-up at the Hammersmith Apollo. Praised by comedy critics and audiences for his honesty, Nabil brings his own experiences into his comedy, often speaking about the intersections of British and Muslim identity. Nabil brings fun, upbeat and well-crafted comedy to his events, making him the perfect entertainment for conferences, award ceremonies and formal dinners.
After creating his hit show for the AKA channel, Nabil continued to stand out on the comedy circuit, becoming the joint winner of the 'Which Religion Is Funniest?' competition, judged by comedy legends David Baddiel and Omid Djalili. In 2011, Nabil toured his 'Don't Panic, I'm Islamic!' set with the Peace Youth and Community Trust's (PYCT) first Muslim Comedy Tour. In 2013, he co-founded Norbury Comedy Club with Ola Gbaja and was a finalist in both the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year and the Laughing Horse New Act competitions. Throughout his career, Nabil has appeared on a variety of popular shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You and The Last Leg. Most recently, he appeared in Channel 4 Comedy 'The Pharmacy'. He also brings his hysterical jokes to corporate events such as the Reddit Christmas Party, the Oscars night Gala at Intercontinental Park Lane and the corporate fundraiser for SICM.
In 2020, Nabil won the Joe.co.uk TV Comedian of the Year and was nominated for Best Performance at the National Reality TV Awards. Nabil has toured several successful comedy shows, including his 'Urban Battuta' show, which travelled internationally in 2024. Alongside this, Nabil has performed at the Comedy Cafe, Comedy Store, Jongleurs and Choice FM Comedy Club. With his larger-than-life persona, Nabil voiced multiple characters for Disney's Iwájú in 2024. As a committed advocate for a range of causes, Nabil is passionate about his charitable work. He supports the AP Foundation and is actively involved in promoting prisoners’ human rights, tackling gang and knife crime, and helping orphaned children in Africa.
For a versatile comedian who brings wit, charm and a refreshing perspective, Nabil Abdulrashid is an exceptional choice. Having performed on the BGT stage and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Nabil is an experienced professional who knows how to get audiences rolling with laughter. To book Nabil Abdulrashid as entertainment for your next event, simply contact Champions Speakers today!
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
“Everyone at the event loved Nabil! He had the whole audience engaged and was very clever with his jokes. We would highly recommend him and would love to invite him back again to entertain at our next event.” - Hanan Ashegh, Founder and Executive Director of Goodwill Caravan UK & Greece
“We were really happy with his performance and have had such good feedback so please pass this on to Nabil and thank him again for being a part of our event” - Chartered Institute of Waste Management
"Nabil was hilarious and on point. He had some people in the audience literally crying with laughter. Would we hire him again? Hell yeah!" - Michael Eboda, Powerful Media
“Nabil was absolutely brilliant! Throughout his set, he had the full attention of all 700 people in the audience, young or old, man or woman. The entire crowd was in hysterics the whole time, and hardly had time to pause between their outbursts of laughter! We knew he would be good, but he actually went far, far beyond our expectations. He
was the highlight of everyone’s evening, and left everyone wanting more!” - Sidika Kurji, Co-Head of Event Planning at The Salaam Centre
"Nabil Abdulrashid brought the house down as the headliner at the Green Motion U-Save 'Comedy Tank' franchise and partner evening at the iconic Sexy Fish in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. His unstoppable comedy routine had the international audience of franchisees and partners from six continents roaring with laughter and begging for
more. With his razor-sharp humour and impeccable delivery, Nabil effortlessly connected with the diverse crowd, making the evening an unforgettable celebration of comedy and camaraderie." - Richard Lowden, CEO of Green Motion & U-Save
International and Founder of The Comedy Tank
"Working with Nabil was an absolute pleasure. He was professional, approachable, and brought immense value to our event. His ability to adapt to different formats - stand-up, fireside chat, and an interactive Q&A makes him an exceptional choice for corporate events that want both entertainment and depth." - Jumanah Charbak (Solicitor Apprentice) and Binta Yade (Pro Bono & Sustainability Reporting Lawyer), Fieldfisher LLP
- 2025 - Appeared in Channel 4 Comedy 'The Pharmacy'
- 2024 - Voiced multiple characters for Disney's Iwájú
- 2024 - Toured 'Urban Battuta' internationally
- 2023 - Participated in BBC Two's 'Pilgrimage: The Road through Portugal'
- 2023 - Toured 'The Purple Pill' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival & internationally
- 2021- Toured 'N.A.B.I.L' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and nationally
- 2021 - Nominee for Best Performance at the National Reality TV Awards
- 2020 - Britain’s Got Talent finalist and Alesha Dixon's golden buzzer act
- 2020 - Won Joe.co.uk TV Comedian of the Year
- 2016 - Appeared on BBC Two documentary 'Muslims Like Us'
- 2015 - Performed at The Comedy Store's Eid Special Comedy Night in London
- 2015 - Finalist at the Comedy Knights Comedian Of The Year Awards
- 2014 - Laughing Horse New Act finalist
- 2013 - New Act Of The Year
- 2013 - Co-founded Norbury Comedy Club with Ola Gbaja
- 2011 - Toured on the Peace Youth and Community Trust's (PYCT) first Muslim Comedy Tour with his 'Don't Panic, I'm Islamic!' set
- 2010 - youngest black comedian to perform stand-up at the Hammersmith Apollo
- 2010 - Joint winner of the national "Which Religion Is Funniest?" competition and chosen to perform at the premiere of 'The Infidel'
- 2009 - Wrote, acted and directed 'The Show Sho Show', airing on Channel AKA
How to hire Nabil Abdulrashid
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Nabil Abdulrashid for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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