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Comedian / Optometrist / Accra
Ghana's sharpest eye — in the clinic and on the mic.
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Obarima Amponsah — OB to the millions who know him — is a trained optometrist and one of Ghana's most celebrated stand-up comedians.
Politics, faith, culture, the everyday absurd: he goes where most comedians won't, with the precision of a man who measures things for a living.
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Proof that the jokes land — at home and abroad.
2025
Stand-up Comedian of the Year
Ghana Comedy Awards
2025
Comedy Special of the Year
Ghana Comedy Awards — OB Amponsah Live at the Bukom Arena
2025
Ultimate Comic Champion
The Idiot Box, Greensboro NC — first Ghanaian winner
2022
Best Comedian of the Year
Comedy & Poetry Awards (COPO)
2022
Best Headline Comedian of the Year
Comedy & Poetry Awards (COPO)
New dates are being booked. Here's where OB has been lately — tell us where to go next or book a private show.
The North Carolina Comedy Festival Showcase!
Greensboro, NC
NC Comedy Fest at Next Door Beer!
Greensboro, NC
Ultimate Comic Challenge Finals
Greensboro, NC
OB Amponsah Feature - Ryan Cox
Greensboro NC
“A Ghanaian optometrist and popular comedian — his style is edgy because he is willing to make fun of politicians and topics many stay away from.”
“Humor infused with societal, cultural, and political themes — a household name in Ghana's entertainment scene.”
“Consistently filling Ghana's most prestigious stages with laughter that cuts close to the bone.”
New clips from the latest shows land on Instagram and TikTok every week. Watch a minute, then try not to send it to the group chat.
Or open the Laugh Reel →Corporate events, comedy nights, festivals and private functions — in Accra or anywhere else.
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