Warning: There is a tiny bit of swearing in this episode.
In this episode, Sharmeen interviews the first hijab-wearing Sudanese female comedian on TV, Ola Labib, about her double life as a pharmacist by day and comedian by night. Ola tells us why she became a comedian and what her journey into stand-up was like. She talks about her Sudanese family, what they think of her new job and what it is like being a visible Muslim on the comedy circuit. Ola has toured with well-known comedians and has had many TV appearances. You can find out more about her here:
https://www.utcartistmanagement.co.uk/artist/ola-labib/ or follow her on Instagram: @theolalabib
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