Britain’s Got Talent finalist Kojo Anim has announced his debut UK tour - and it will include a date in Leicestershire.
With his brilliant routines and infectious smile, the stand-up comedian wowed audiences, and Simon Cowell - who made Kojo his golden buzzer act.
Following his success on the ITV talent show, the 39-year-old father-of-one is preparing to head out on tour.
His new show 'Kojo Anim Presents The Taxi Tour' will take in 25 towns and cities across the country, and comes to Loughborough Town Hall on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Ghanian-born Hackney resident Kojo will be sharing his funny observations and stories about life, parenthood and family.
Simon Cowell was so blown away by Kojo’s first audition routine he hit his golden buzzer to send him straight into the live semi-finals, saying: “I don’t really like comedians on this show… But I love you!”
That first BGT performance alone has had more than 23 million views on YouTube.
Kojo said: “For me, Britain’s Got Talent wasn’t about winning £250,000, it was a chance to get in front of the judges, and to prove to myself that I can perform in front of anybody.
“My goal was to make it to the final, and now here I am – announcing my first solo tour, something I’ve been working towards for 20 years.
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“Since my first audition when Simon pressed the golden buzzer, my whole life has changed and now I can’t wait to jump in a taxi to travel the country making people laugh.”
The former BT customer service employee has previously worked with American stand-up stars Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock and was a hit on NBC series Last Comic Standing in America in 2008.
Previous TV work includes CBBC show The Mighty Truck Of Stuff with Reggie Yates and MTV Base show The Fresh Prince Of Hackney. He has also hosted the breakfast show on radio station Capital XTRA.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 28 at 10am from www.cuffeandtaylor.com
