Ike Nwala Is A Black Comedian Who Has Become Japan’s Most Unlikely Star (HBO)

Born in New York and raised in Washington, Nigerian-Amerian Ike Nwala moved to Japan at the age of 20 for a job with Goldman Sachs, but instead became an overnight celebrity to everyone's amazement.

If you turn on the television in Japan, you're likely to see a black face from time to time. You'll mostly only see them on game shows, comedy shows and maybe even some commercials. It might not be commonplace to see them, but they are definitely out there.

Check out his interview with Vice about his experience being famous in Japan:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuEQtn2nm9A

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